Texas Property Tax Protest Services by County
Ballard Property Tax Protest provides full-service property tax protests across 18 Texas counties. We handle everything from filing your protest to attending hearings with your county's appraisal district.
No upfront fees. You only pay if we reduce your taxes.
Select Your Texas County
Click on your county below to learn about property tax protest services, deadlines, and the appraisal district process specific to your area.
How Texas Property Tax Protests Work
The property tax protest process is similar across all Texas counties. Here's what to expect when you sign up with Ballard.
Sign Up Online
Complete our simple online form to authorize us as your agent. We'll file your protest with your county's appraisal district before the May 15 deadline.
We Handle Everything
We research comparable sales, gather evidence, and present your case at informal hearings. If needed, we represent you at the Appraisal Review Board (ARB).
Get Your Results
You receive notification of your final assessed value. If we reduced your value, you pay just 1% of the reduction. If not, you pay nothing.
2026 Texas Property Tax Calendar
Important dates for property tax protests apply to most Texas counties. Individual county pages have specific details for your appraisal district.
County appraisal districts mail appraisal notices to property owners
Deadline to file property tax protest (or 30 days after notice mailed)
Informal hearings with appraisal district appraisers
Appraisal Review Board (ARB) formal hearings
Tax bills mailed by county tax assessor-collector offices
Property tax payment deadline
Texas Property Tax Protest FAQs
Common questions about protesting property taxes in Texas. Visit our full FAQ page for more detailed answers.
Why should I protest my property taxes in Texas?
Texas has some of the highest property taxes in the nation, and appraisal districts often overvalue properties. Protesting gives you the opportunity to lower your assessed value and reduce your tax bill. Many Texas homeowners receive significant reductions each year through the protest process.
How much does it cost to protest with Ballard?
Nothing upfront. We work on a contingency basis - you only pay 1% of your assessed value reduction if we successfully lower your property taxes. If your value isn't reduced, our services are completely free. No credit card is required to sign up.
What is the deadline to file a property tax protest in Texas?
The standard deadline is May 15, or 30 days after your appraisal notice is mailed - whichever is later. This deadline applies to most Texas counties. We recommend signing up as early as possible to ensure your protest is filed on time.
What information do you need to file my protest?
Just your authorization. When you sign up, you'll complete a simple agent designation form that allows us to represent you with your county's appraisal district. We handle everything else: filing the protest, gathering evidence, and presenting your case at hearings.
Do I need to attend any hearings?
No. As your authorized agent, we attend all hearings on your behalf - both informal hearings with the appraisal district and formal Appraisal Review Board (ARB) hearings if needed. You don't need to take time off work or prepare any evidence.
Which Texas counties do you serve?
We serve 18 Texas counties including the major metro areas: Harris (Houston), Dallas, Tarrant (Fort Worth), Bexar (San Antonio), Travis (Austin), as well as growing suburban counties like Collin, Denton, Fort Bend, Williamson, and Montgomery. See the full list above.
Why Choose Ballard Property Tax Protest
We don't just file protests; we analyze market data, research comparable sales, and build compelling cases for each property. Our technology-driven approach and contingency-based pricing means you only pay when we deliver results.
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Texas Counties Served
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Only If We Win
$0
Upfront Cost
Ready to Lower Your Texas Property Taxes?
The May 15 deadline is approaching. Sign up today and let us handle your property tax protest from start to finish.