Understanding the Property Tax System

Understanding the Property Tax System

For more information about the Texas Property Tax System, check out the Property Tax System Basics provided by the Texas Comptroller's website. They address topics such as:

Who does what?
What do they do?
When do they do it?
Where does the money go?
Why do they do it?
How can I challenge what they do?


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