In tax year 2026, the median Texas homeowner paid $3,441 in property taxes, a median effective rate of 1.48% of market value, compared with 1.27% nationally.
Texas has no state income tax, so local governments and school districts rely heavily on property taxes. Rates range from 0.48% in Webb County to 3.17% in Foard County.
- Median Texas effective property tax rate: 1.48%
- Median Texas home value: $258,851
- Median Texas property tax bill: $3,441
- Highest median bill: Denton County $7,745
- Lowest median bill: Loving County $162
Last Updated October 26, 2026
How Property Taxes Work in Texas
Each county has an appraisal district that values every property at 100% of market value as of January 1.
Your bill is that value, minus exemptions, multiplied by the combined rate of every taxing unit that covers your property: County, city, school district (ISD), and often a municipal utility district (MUD) or other special district. Texas rates are expressed per $100 of taxable value.
School district taxes usually make up the largest part of a Texas bill. For homesteads, the appraised value used for taxes can't rise more than 10% per year, even if market value rises faster.
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Texas Effective Property Tax Rate
1.48%
Median Texas Home Value
$258,851
Median Texas Tax Bill
$3,441
What is the Median Effective Property Tax Rate?
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Counties With the Highest and Lowest Property Taxes
Five Highest Median Property Tax Bills
| Rank | County | Median Tax Bill |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Denton County | $7,745 |
| 2. | Travis County | $7,110 |
| 3. | Williamson County | $6,257 |
| 4. | Collin County | $6,220 |
| 5. | Fort Bend County | $6,028 |
Five Lowest Median Property Tax Bills
| Rank | County | Median Tax Bill |
|---|---|---|
| 244. | Harrison County | $423 |
| 245. | Cochran County | $392 |
| 246. | Culberson County | $371 |
| 247. | Kenedy County | $357 |
| 248. | Loving County | $162 |
182 of 254 Texas counties have a median effective rate above the national 1.27%. Foard County has the highest median effective rate at 3.17%, and Webb County has the lowest at 0.48%.
Property Tax Rates and Bills by County
| Rank | County | Median Effective Tax Rate | Median Home Value | Median Tax Bill | 25th % Bill | 75th % Bill | 90th % Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denton County | 1.73% | $437,000 | $7,745 | $5,957 | $10,398 | $13,612 |
| 2 | Travis County | 1.30% | $535,052 | $7,110 | $4,314 | $10,483 | $15,685 |
| 3 | Williamson County | 1.53% | $408,017 | $6,257 | $4,246 | $8,364 | $10,749 |
| 4 | Collin County | 1.30% | $466,000 | $6,220 | $4,017 | $8,537 | $11,506 |
| 5 | Fort Bend County | 1.64% | $367,796 | $6,028 | $3,605 | $8,948 | $12,232 |
| 6 | Hays County | 1.49% | $383,244 | $5,749 | $3,293 | $8,508 | $12,077 |
| 7 | Rockwall County | 1.26% | $415,012 | $5,521 | $3,555 | $7,440 | $9,644 |
| 8 | Kaufman County | 1.79% | $294,071 | $5,261 | $2,115 | $7,418 | $9,045 |
| 9 | Johnson County | 1.87% | $267,708 | $4,925 | $2,371 | $7,483 | $9,940 |
| 10 | Tarrant County | 1.52% | $303,590 | $4,642 | $2,374 | $6,830 | $9,372 |
| 11 | Kendall County | 1.00% | $484,320 | $4,630 | $1,662 | $7,470 | $11,150 |
| 12 | Dallas County | 1.55% | $276,420 | $4,251 | $2,025 | $6,883 | $11,281 |
| 13 | Nueces County | 2.05% | $213,939 | $4,232 | $2,565 | $6,453 | $9,343 |
| 14 | McLennan County | 1.89% | $233,860 | $4,115 | $2,479 | $6,093 | $8,473 |
| 15 | Montgomery County | 1.36% | $305,298 | $4,047 | $1,533 | $6,815 | $10,158 |
| 16 | Brazos County | 1.50% | $275,220 | $4,012 | $1,814 | $5,787 | $8,064 |
| 17 | Ellis County | 1.37% | $321,547 | $3,981 | $1,644 | $6,311 | $8,375 |
| 18 | Harris County | 1.49% | $275,000 | $3,916 | $1,946 | $6,245 | $9,591 |
| 19 | Bexar County | 1.55% | $260,000 | $3,910 | $1,913 | $5,761 | $8,102 |
| 20 | Grayson County | 1.71% | $221,021 | $3,795 | $2,006 | $6,230 | $8,997 |
| 21 | Blanco County | 0.91% | $453,280 | $3,774 | $1,576 | $6,216 | $9,154 |
| 22 | Brazoria County | 1.52% | $292,467 | $3,745 | $1,446 | $6,481 | $9,146 |
| 23 | Somervell County | 1.26% | $318,540 | $3,697 | $1,821 | $5,825 | $7,938 |
| 24 | Comal County | 0.96% | $400,680 | $3,558 | $1,382 | $6,070 | $8,888 |
| 25 | Parker County | 1.24% | $326,390 | $3,309 | $1,244 | $6,147 | $9,069 |
| 26 | Guadalupe County | 1.33% | $276,783 | $3,239 | $990 | $5,186 | $6,700 |
| 27 | Washington County | 1.17% | $284,510 | $3,182 | $1,502 | $4,898 | $7,137 |
| 28 | El Paso County | 1.92% | $182,503 | $3,145 | $1,549 | $5,147 | $7,154 |
| 29 | Llano County | 1.12% | $285,725 | $3,130 | $1,207 | $7,314 | $15,345 |
| 30 | Bell County | 1.46% | $242,285 | $3,108 | $1,371 | $4,792 | $6,485 |
| 31 | Galveston County | 1.19% | $307,680 | $2,996 | $1,412 | $5,716 | $9,279 |
| 32 | Wichita County | 2.29% | $138,512 | $2,984 | $1,523 | $4,847 | $7,015 |
| 33 | Waller County | 1.72% | $256,750 | $2,975 | $1,178 | $6,448 | $11,653 |
| 34 | Lampasas County | 1.21% | $259,370 | $2,970 | $1,537 | $4,546 | $6,179 |
| 35 | Randall County | 1.34% | $235,586 | $2,928 | $1,460 | $4,400 | $6,020 |
| 36 | Burnet County | 1.04% | $346,908 | $2,885 | $1,002 | $5,674 | $10,192 |
| 37 | Cooke County | 1.22% | $243,620 | $2,884 | $1,495 | $4,744 | $7,134 |
| 38 | Hartley County | 2.02% | $154,725 | $2,833 | $1,184 | $4,264 | $5,911 |
| 39 | Mason County | 1.38% | $217,785 | $2,813 | $1,445 | $4,526 | $6,463 |
| 40 | Palo Pinto County | 1.60% | $167,380 | $2,722 | $1,276 | $5,307 | $10,879 |
| 41 | Midland County | 1.17% | $249,275 | $2,628 | $1,067 | $4,325 | $6,314 |
| 42 | Delta County | 2.33% | $124,465 | $2,573 | $1,252 | $4,321 | $6,585 |
| 43 | Wilson County | 1.09% | $243,335 | $2,506 | $817 | $5,080 | $7,427 |
| 44 | Lubbock County | 1.49% | $194,643 | $2,485 | $1,037 | $4,220 | $6,358 |
| 45 | Bastrop County | 1.42% | $259,112 | $2,440 | $992 | $4,812 | $7,257 |
| 46 | Franklin County | 1.16% | $216,800 | $2,415 | $1,092 | $4,890 | $10,329 |
| 47 | Fannin County | 1.27% | $206,260 | $2,378 | $1,257 | $4,156 | $6,172 |
| 48 | Val Verde County | 1.75% | $137,744 | $2,317 | $970 | $3,958 | $5,462 |
| 49 | Fayette County | 1.03% | $271,615 | $2,297 | $943 | $3,809 | $5,561 |
| 50 | Montague County | 1.41% | $159,315 | $2,287 | $1,109 | $4,228 | $7,102 |
| 51 | Gillespie County | 0.83% | $385,550 | $2,286 | $815 | $4,636 | $7,101 |
| 52 | Archer County | 1.65% | $158,990 | $2,267 | $911 | $4,285 | $6,649 |
| 53 | Hunt County | 1.46% | $185,310 | $2,248 | $853 | $4,644 | $6,827 |
| 54 | Matagorda County | 1.57% | $145,760 | $2,218 | $964 | $4,049 | $5,692 |
| 55 | Titus County | 1.37% | $165,425 | $2,125 | $1,037 | $3,448 | $5,104 |
| 56 | Deaf Smith County | 1.77% | $125,395 | $2,122 | $1,123 | $3,440 | $4,732 |
| 57 | Ochiltree County | 2.64% | $80,018 | $2,085 | $896 | $3,898 | $5,750 |
| 58 | Tom Green County | 1.18% | $191,425 | $2,068 | $912 | $3,562 | $5,106 |
| 59 | Hood County | 0.93% | $288,405 | $2,059 | $630 | $3,937 | $6,236 |
| 60 | Hidalgo County | 1.83% | $139,446 | $2,055 | $1,006 | $3,987 | $6,201 |
| 61 | Taylor County | 1.55% | $147,262 | $2,048 | $874 | $3,864 | $5,626 |
| 62 | Andrews County | 1.62% | $130,126 | $2,045 | $929 | $3,613 | $5,563 |
| 63 | Victoria County | 1.29% | $187,590 | $2,034 | $819 | $3,442 | $4,908 |
| 64 | Atascosa County | 1.72% | $135,700 | $2,028 | $855 | $4,417 | $8,324 |
| 65 | Goliad County | 1.60% | $123,812 | $2,011 | $768 | $4,085 | $6,128 |
| 66 | Sherman County | 2.10% | $103,520 | $1,997 | $1,141 | $2,996 | $4,242 |
| 67 | Pecos County | 2.19% | $102,570 | $1,979 | $931 | $3,570 | $5,449 |
| 68 | Upshur County | 1.27% | $171,820 | $1,974 | $850 | $3,301 | $4,947 |
| 69 | Kleberg County | 2.55% | $90,360 | $1,972 | $1,012 | $3,898 | $5,707 |
| 70 | Coryell County | 1.22% | $184,140 | $1,950 | $832 | $3,267 | $4,783 |
| 71 | Kerr County | 0.92% | $253,266 | $1,919 | $689 | $4,005 | $6,562 |
| 72 | San Patricio County | 1.43% | $176,657 | $1,914 | $722 | $3,868 | $5,808 |
| 73 | Carson County | 1.71% | $109,410 | $1,908 | $720 | $3,133 | $4,325 |
| 74 | Hemphill County | 2.95% | $69,640 | $1,885 | $749 | $3,208 | $4,962 |
| 75 | Erath County | 0.93% | $218,700 | $1,858 | $781 | $3,403 | $4,950 |
| 76 | Bosque County | 1.14% | $168,438 | $1,852 | $906 | $3,100 | $4,620 |
| 77 | Aransas County | 1.09% | $220,355 | $1,849 | $700 | $4,106 | $6,843 |
| 78 | Calhoun County | 1.55% | $123,420 | $1,835 | $790 | $3,429 | $5,487 |
| 79 | Lynn County | 1.90% | $109,355 | $1,828 | $780 | $4,358 | $7,567 |
| 80 | Milam County | 1.26% | $170,200 | $1,826 | $815 | $3,579 | $5,459 |
| 81 | Clay County | 1.73% | $103,260 | $1,819 | $422 | $3,578 | $5,655 |
| 82 | Caldwell County | 1.07% | $232,395 | $1,813 | $792 | $3,820 | $5,911 |
| 83 | Jefferson County | 1.67% | $129,897 | $1,806 | $869 | $3,271 | $5,050 |
| 84 | Hansford County | 2.50% | $76,586 | $1,804 | $787 | $3,475 | $5,385 |
| 84 | Hill County | 1.43% | $135,395 | $1,804 | $866 | $3,356 | $5,042 |
| 86 | Bee County | 1.67% | $107,820 | $1,802 | $703 | $3,040 | $4,695 |
| 87 | Gaines County | 1.99% | $92,660 | $1,796 | $787 | $3,588 | $5,788 |
| 88 | Wood County | 1.12% | $171,200 | $1,795 | $507 | $3,228 | $4,735 |
| 89 | Armstrong County | 1.80% | $124,610 | $1,791 | $918 | $3,282 | $4,853 |
| 90 | Panola County | 1.82% | $108,790 | $1,787 | $737 | $3,317 | $5,083 |
| 91 | Anderson County | 1.45% | $121,759 | $1,775 | $727 | $3,031 | $4,489 |
| 92 | Austin County | 0.81% | $273,925 | $1,773 | $597 | $3,688 | $5,793 |
| 93 | Lamar County | 1.36% | $139,630 | $1,771 | $948 | $2,784 | $4,100 |
| 94 | Roberts County | 2.85% | $64,085 | $1,764 | $846 | $2,676 | $4,040 |
| 95 | Hale County | 2.27% | $79,740 | $1,757 | $921 | $3,282 | $4,906 |
| 96 | Rusk County | 1.48% | $128,700 | $1,747 | $721 | $3,143 | $4,694 |
| 97 | Moore County | 1.84% | $116,610 | $1,743 | $538 | $3,013 | $4,341 |
| 98 | Hopkins County | 1.34% | $159,865 | $1,722 | $761 | $3,024 | $4,768 |
| 99 | Colorado County | 1.21% | $149,715 | $1,717 | $660 | $3,313 | $5,141 |
| 100 | Brown County | 1.48% | $119,700 | $1,713 | $831 | $3,170 | $5,106 |
| 101 | Young County | 2.07% | $90,675 | $1,707 | $711 | $3,279 | $5,221 |
| 102 | Leon County | 1.57% | $135,130 | $1,706 | $633 | $3,408 | $5,102 |
| 103 | Falls County | 1.83% | $95,780 | $1,688 | $804 | $2,819 | $4,372 |
| 104 | Dallam County | 1.99% | $91,670 | $1,685 | $842 | $2,708 | $3,988 |
| 105 | Refugio County | 2.09% | $88,330 | $1,665 | $808 | $2,840 | $4,393 |
| 106 | Burleson County | 1.13% | $151,264 | $1,639 | $689 | $3,113 | $4,750 |
| 107 | Jones County | 1.72% | $108,405 | $1,634 | $794 | $2,866 | $4,326 |
| 108 | Freestone County | 1.40% | $117,728 | $1,626 | $613 | $2,993 | $4,979 |
| 109 | Madison County | 1.23% | $159,090 | $1,621 | $645 | $3,094 | $4,886 |
| 110 | Robertson County | 1.35% | $135,354 | $1,619 | $658 | $3,156 | $5,141 |
| 111 | Scurry County | 2.08% | $86,754 | $1,608 | $679 | $3,048 | $4,506 |
| 112 | Hamilton County | 1.09% | $175,130 | $1,603 | $828 | $2,607 | $3,864 |
| 113 | Medina County | 1.10% | $173,330 | $1,581 | $625 | $3,546 | $5,978 |
| 114 | Kimble County | 1.26% | $135,095 | $1,570 | $695 | $2,847 | $4,413 |
| 115 | Cherokee County | 1.26% | $129,880 | $1,566 | $614 | $3,157 | $5,468 |
| 116 | Nolan County | 2.16% | $78,285 | $1,549 | $809 | $2,832 | $4,525 |
| 117 | Real County | 1.42% | $131,151 | $1,529 | $701 | $2,910 | $5,072 |
| 118 | Comanche County | 1.36% | $130,750 | $1,524 | $642 | $2,808 | $4,410 |
| 119 | Wharton County | 1.40% | $127,100 | $1,521 | $691 | $2,874 | $4,578 |
| 120 | Jack County | 1.09% | $129,160 | $1,520 | $646 | $2,826 | $4,422 |
| 121 | Bandera County | 1.01% | $210,560 | $1,513 | $518 | $3,303 | $5,582 |
| 122 | Presidio County | 1.50% | $103,680 | $1,501 | $725 | $2,784 | $5,058 |
| 123 | Sutton County | 2.02% | $76,380 | $1,492 | $734 | $2,732 | $3,955 |
| 124 | Houston County | 1.37% | $104,115 | $1,485 | $579 | $2,581 | $4,185 |
| 125 | Walker County | 1.18% | $172,635 | $1,469 | $435 | $3,190 | $5,098 |
| 126 | Ector County | 1.56% | $122,252 | $1,466 | $528 | $3,115 | $4,702 |
| 127 | Oldham County | 2.09% | $77,860 | $1,463 | $577 | $3,095 | $5,158 |
| 128 | Cameron County | 1.33% | $155,094 | $1,458 | $627 | $3,256 | $5,240 |
| 129 | Wise County | 0.66% | $278,338 | $1,456 | $554 | $3,337 | $5,357 |
| 130 | Jackson County | 1.58% | $107,580 | $1,450 | $574 | $2,894 | $4,412 |
| 131 | Yoakum County | 2.30% | $66,910 | $1,441 | $685 | $2,756 | $4,219 |
| 132 | Potter County | 1.58% | $119,850 | $1,434 | $669 | $2,712 | $4,569 |
| 133 | Runnels County | 1.94% | $78,805 | $1,427 | $762 | $2,337 | $3,594 |
| 134 | Dawson County | 2.46% | $56,890 | $1,425 | $623 | $3,052 | $4,813 |
| 135 | DeWitt County | 1.24% | $125,575 | $1,423 | $630 | $2,481 | $3,967 |
| 136 | Parmer County | 1.38% | $110,203 | $1,408 | $731 | $2,543 | $3,810 |
| 137 | Gregg County | 0.82% | $187,550 | $1,406 | $665 | $2,626 | $4,394 |
| 138 | Smith County | 1.34% | $178,995 | $1,405 | $325 | $3,524 | $5,746 |
| 139 | Morris County | 1.50% | $91,540 | $1,389 | $756 | $2,331 | $3,395 |
| 140 | Jeff Davis County | 1.07% | $134,370 | $1,388 | $670 | $2,523 | $3,881 |
| 141 | Menard County | 2.65% | $60,290 | $1,380 | $649 | $2,495 | $4,026 |
| 142 | Brewster County | 1.33% | $116,941 | $1,372 | $405 | $3,138 | $4,663 |
| 143 | Jasper County | 1.32% | $113,526 | $1,369 | $596 | $2,683 | $4,295 |
| 144 | Hutchinson County | 2.42% | $59,760 | $1,367 | $653 | $2,760 | $4,327 |
| 145 | Shackelford County | 1.78% | $85,113 | $1,360 | $639 | $2,687 | $4,279 |
| 146 | Callahan County | 1.43% | $110,610 | $1,358 | $595 | $2,656 | $4,053 |
| 147 | Limestone County | 1.35% | $107,130 | $1,357 | $650 | $2,870 | $4,846 |
| 148 | Childress County | 2.33% | $63,911 | $1,351 | $626 | $2,450 | $3,869 |
| 149 | Navarro County | 0.97% | $153,890 | $1,340 | $523 | $2,592 | $4,306 |
| 150 | Camp County | 1.40% | $99,846 | $1,323 | $517 | $2,523 | $4,220 |
| 151 | Bailey County | 2.70% | $52,852 | $1,308 | $533 | $2,324 | $3,685 |
| 152 | Swisher County | 2.38% | $61,820 | $1,302 | $643 | $2,159 | $3,440 |
| 153 | Lee County | 0.75% | $226,955 | $1,295 | $509 | $2,970 | $4,700 |
| 154 | Polk County | 1.42% | $102,460 | $1,294 | $453 | $2,766 | $4,921 |
| 155 | Tyler County | 1.84% | $80,514 | $1,293 | $444 | $2,948 | $4,861 |
| 156 | Eastland County | 1.45% | $94,800 | $1,285 | $535 | $2,353 | $3,743 |
| 157 | San Saba County | 1.13% | $118,805 | $1,280 | $673 | $2,300 | $3,611 |
| 158 | Crane County | 2.32% | $60,485 | $1,276 | $483 | $2,774 | $4,491 |
| 159 | Red River County | 1.57% | $94,601 | $1,273 | $508 | $2,282 | $3,531 |
| 160 | Orange County | 1.32% | $114,950 | $1,247 | $445 | $2,689 | $4,509 |
| 161 | McCulloch County | 1.70% | $77,140 | $1,246 | $536 | $2,273 | $3,693 |
| 161 | Mitchell County | 1.98% | $63,433 | $1,246 | $674 | $2,127 | $3,588 |
| 163 | Hockley County | 1.70% | $87,680 | $1,245 | $490 | $2,544 | $4,181 |
| 164 | Mills County | 1.23% | $118,210 | $1,243 | $622 | $2,260 | $3,559 |
| 165 | Bowie County | 1.21% | $128,286 | $1,239 | $441 | $2,674 | $4,631 |
| 166 | Terry County | 2.40% | $56,414 | $1,225 | $284 | $3,409 | $5,030 |
| 167 | Van Zandt County | 0.80% | $188,370 | $1,221 | $436 | $2,643 | $4,383 |
| 168 | Reeves County | 1.73% | $70,368 | $1,218 | $607 | $2,205 | $3,663 |
| 168 | Stonewall County | 2.54% | $58,335 | $1,218 | $437 | $1,921 | $2,971 |
| 170 | Schleicher County | 2.18% | $60,360 | $1,188 | $476 | $2,108 | $3,249 |
| 171 | Willacy County | 2.16% | $56,613 | $1,172 | $679 | $1,962 | $3,217 |
| 172 | Uvalde County | 1.23% | $122,152 | $1,171 | $491 | $2,518 | $4,234 |
| 173 | Starr County | 1.98% | $62,725 | $1,162 | $671 | $2,021 | $3,655 |
| 174 | Concho County | 1.24% | $101,230 | $1,160 | $521 | $2,044 | $3,079 |
| 175 | Ward County | 1.77% | $81,510 | $1,153 | $431 | $2,331 | $4,179 |
| 176 | Stephens County | 1.50% | $94,580 | $1,122 | $534 | $2,150 | $3,695 |
| 177 | Hardin County | 1.10% | $132,461 | $1,105 | $412 | $2,562 | $4,322 |
| 178 | Frio County | 2.48% | $52,070 | $1,089 | $459 | $2,183 | $3,680 |
| 179 | Crosby County | 2.05% | $56,241 | $1,088 | $530 | $1,835 | $2,822 |
| 180 | Live Oak County | 1.49% | $76,560 | $1,084 | $384 | $2,164 | $3,363 |
| 181 | Henderson County | 1.05% | $161,284 | $1,081 | $267 | $3,315 | $6,769 |
| 182 | Gray County | 2.13% | $58,060 | $1,067 | $438 | $2,443 | $4,079 |
| 183 | Wilbarger County | 2.20% | $64,265 | $1,065 | $541 | $2,084 | $3,489 |
| 184 | Wheeler County | 1.96% | $56,750 | $1,055 | $487 | $2,108 | $3,415 |
| 185 | Irion County | 1.49% | $70,670 | $1,045 | $278 | $2,077 | $2,999 |
| 186 | Garza County | 2.08% | $48,518 | $1,026 | $442 | $2,186 | $4,191 |
| 187 | Throckmorton County | 1.66% | $63,070 | $1,008 | $460 | $1,697 | $2,847 |
| 188 | Cass County | 1.35% | $80,520 | $1,002 | $419 | $1,882 | $2,964 |
| 189 | Liberty County | 1.50% | $87,290 | $999 | $482 | $2,060 | $3,972 |
| 190 | Shelby County | 1.53% | $73,180 | $984 | $337 | $1,997 | $3,511 |
| 191 | Floyd County | 2.22% | $46,790 | $983 | $519 | $1,745 | $2,806 |
| 192 | Howard County | 1.48% | $74,482 | $979 | $216 | $2,188 | $3,632 |
| 193 | Rains County | 1.47% | $73,566 | $977 | $253 | $2,512 | $4,670 |
| 194 | Zapata County | 1.85% | $54,069 | $970 | $469 | $1,852 | $3,150 |
| 195 | Angelina County | 1.30% | $100,185 | $946 | $340 | $2,152 | $3,791 |
| 196 | Trinity County | 1.34% | $78,912 | $938 | $382 | $1,912 | $3,722 |
| 197 | Martin County | 1.90% | $70,280 | $935 | $514 | $1,790 | $2,920 |
| 198 | Jim Hogg County | 1.61% | $59,840 | $932 | $495 | $1,756 | $3,365 |
| 199 | Foard County | 3.17% | $33,040 | $929 | $432 | $1,584 | $2,442 |
| 200 | Haskell County | 1.49% | $73,470 | $919 | $443 | $1,821 | $3,250 |
| 201 | Knox County | 2.02% | $44,615 | $918 | $480 | $1,588 | $2,394 |
| 201 | Lavaca County | 0.61% | $173,774 | $918 | $429 | $1,960 | $3,422 |
| 203 | Duval County | 2.33% | $41,685 | $916 | $381 | $1,607 | $2,553 |
| 204 | Winkler County | 2.00% | $51,690 | $915 | $466 | $1,590 | $2,455 |
| 205 | Baylor County | 1.32% | $73,900 | $913 | $449 | $1,672 | $2,632 |
| 206 | Grimes County | 1.42% | $65,510 | $908 | $250 | $2,873 | $5,450 |
| 207 | Collingsworth County | 2.18% | $45,100 | $900 | $328 | $2,181 | $3,587 |
| 207 | Newton County | 1.61% | $59,228 | $900 | $286 | $2,037 | $3,556 |
| 209 | Coleman County | 0.80% | $104,190 | $898 | $365 | $1,726 | $3,036 |
| 210 | Zavala County | 1.71% | $53,220 | $894 | $391 | $1,565 | $2,489 |
| 211 | Brooks County | 2.76% | $35,652 | $887 | $457 | $1,592 | $2,673 |
| 212 | Dimmit County | 1.61% | $55,545 | $872 | $374 | $1,578 | $2,401 |
| 213 | Cottle County | 2.38% | $42,800 | $868 | $472 | $1,285 | $1,819 |
| 214 | Lipscomb County | 2.76% | $33,110 | $856 | $267 | $1,739 | $2,501 |
| 215 | Hall County | 2.17% | $41,705 | $851 | $374 | $1,552 | $2,437 |
| 216 | Lamb County | 2.34% | $39,580 | $846 | $293 | $1,876 | $3,387 |
| 217 | Donley County | 2.19% | $41,959 | $843 | $361 | $1,624 | $2,920 |
| 218 | Briscoe County | 1.73% | $53,675 | $839 | $426 | $1,374 | $2,063 |
| 219 | Sabine County | 1.19% | $66,620 | $832 | $313 | $1,919 | $3,443 |
| 220 | Marion County | 1.12% | $80,995 | $822 | $311 | $1,708 | $2,852 |
| 221 | Edwards County | 1.44% | $75,962 | $796 | $382 | $1,538 | $2,417 |
| 222 | Webb County | 0.48% | $169,532 | $785 | $367 | $1,174 | $1,637 |
| 223 | Kinney County | 1.42% | $63,294 | $782 | $374 | $1,453 | $2,644 |
| 224 | San Augustine County | 1.62% | $65,150 | $765 | $300 | $1,580 | $2,739 |
| 225 | Castro County | 1.17% | $61,610 | $761 | $424 | $1,317 | $1,829 |
| 226 | Sterling County | 1.74% | $41,792 | $735 | $302 | $1,617 | $3,064 |
| 227 | Kent County | 2.03% | $39,830 | $731 | $327 | $1,497 | $2,695 |
| 228 | Maverick County | 0.68% | $160,684 | $724 | $368 | $1,365 | $2,397 |
| 229 | Terrell County | 2.04% | $36,416 | $709 | $269 | $1,613 | $2,484 |
| 230 | Hardeman County | 1.60% | $43,560 | $697 | $229 | $1,315 | $1,996 |
| 231 | Dickens County | 2.21% | $36,550 | $667 | $327 | $1,267 | $2,061 |
| 232 | Upton County | 1.92% | $37,476 | $661 | $260 | $1,316 | $2,159 |
| 233 | Jim Wells County | 1.28% | $57,849 | $659 | $226 | $1,437 | $2,890 |
| 234 | Reagan County | 2.32% | $31,177 | $633 | $309 | $1,346 | $2,741 |
| 235 | Glasscock County | 0.91% | $69,320 | $630 | $263 | $1,216 | $2,179 |
| 236 | Fisher County | 0.85% | $71,935 | $605 | $281 | $1,044 | $1,682 |
| 237 | Motley County | 1.91% | $28,970 | $543 | $211 | $961 | $1,578 |
| 238 | McMullen County | 1.40% | $45,480 | $534 | $203 | $1,070 | $2,177 |
| 239 | Crockett County | 1.85% | $27,440 | $496 | $277 | $877 | $1,434 |
| 240 | La Salle County | 2.07% | $28,260 | $491 | $162 | $1,049 | $1,915 |
| 241 | Hudspeth County | 1.54% | $30,761 | $477 | $237 | $836 | $1,284 |
| 242 | King County | 1.68% | $31,920 | $468 | $264 | $847 | $1,646 |
| 243 | San Jacinto County | 1.13% | $41,000 | $424 | $89 | $1,732 | $3,729 |
| 244 | Harrison County | 0.78% | $76,070 | $423 | $149 | $1,021 | $1,888 |
| 245 | Cochran County | 2.43% | $14,842 | $392 | $154 | $974 | $1,942 |
| 246 | Culberson County | 1.64% | $24,955 | $371 | $131 | $1,013 | $1,557 |
| 247 | Kenedy County | 1.39% | $26,250 | $357 | $141 | $637 | $1,440 |
| 248 | Loving County | 1.27% | $16,770 | $162 | $66 | $386 | $924 |
| — | Borden County | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| — | Chambers County | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| — | Coke County | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| — | Gonzales County | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| — | Karnes County | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| — | Nacogdoches County | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: Ownwell
How to Protest Your Property Taxes in Texas
In Texas, an appeal is called a protest. You can protest your appraised value if it's higher than your home's market value or higher than similar homes nearby (unequal appraisal).
Review your notice of appraised value
Appraisal districts mail notices in spring. Check the value, square footage, and property details.
File your protest
The deadline is May 15 or 30 days after your notice was mailed, whichever is later. File online or by mail with your county appraisal district.
Informal review
Most protests are settled in an informal meeting with an appraiser before a formal hearing.
Appraisal Review Board (ARB) hearing
If you don't settle, an independent panel of residents hears evidence from you and the appraisal district.
Further appeal
If you disagree with the ARB, you can pursue binding arbitration, the State Office of Administrative Hearings for qualifying properties, or district court.
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Texas Property Tax Exemptions
The residence homestead exemption is the most valuable. It removes $140,000 of value from school district taxes, and homeowners 65 or older or with a disability receive an additional $60,000.
Homeowners 65 and older also get a school tax ceiling that freezes their school taxes at the level of the year they qualified. Disabled veterans may qualify for partial or full exemptions. Apply with your county appraisal district.
Key Dates
| Date | What Happens |
|---|---|
| January 1 | Property valued for the tax year |
| April to May | Notices of appraised value mailed |
| May 15 (or 30 days after notice) | Protest deadline |
| October to November | Tax bills mailed |
| January 31 | Tax bills due |
Frequently Asked Property Tax Questions in Texas
What is the average property tax rate in Texas?
The median effective property tax rate in Texas is 1.48% of a home's market value. On the median Texas home value of $258,851, that's about $3,831 per year. Rates range from 0.48% in Webb County to 3.17% in Foard County.
Why are property taxes so high in Texas?
Texas has no state income tax, so counties, cities, and especially school districts fund most services through property taxes. Many newer neighborhoods also pay MUD taxes that fund water, sewer, and drainage infrastructure.
Which Texas county has the highest property taxes?
Denton County has the highest median property tax bill at $7,745. Foard County has the highest median effective rate at 3.17%.
When is the property tax protest deadline in Texas?
The deadline is May 15 or 30 days after your notice of appraised value was mailed, whichever is later.
How much is the homestead exemption in Texas?
The homestead exemption removes $140,000 of your home's value from school district taxes. Homeowners 65 or older or with a disability get an additional $60,000.
Is it worth protesting property taxes in Texas?
You can protest every year, and there's no filing fee. Because Texas homes are appraised at full market value and bills often exceed the national median, even a small reduction in appraised value can meaningfully lower your bill.
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