"Texas homeowners can lower your property taxes through a structured Texas property tax protest process that starts with reviewing your annual appraised value notice from the county appraisal district, typically sent in March or April, to spot errors in details like square footage or age. Key steps include filing a Notice of Protest (Form 50-132) by the deadline—often May 15 or 30 days after notice receipt—gathering evidence such as comparable sales data, property photos, repair estimates, and independent appraisals to prove overvaluation or unequal appraisal compared to similar homes, then attending an informal meeting or formal Appraisal Review Board hearing where experts present market analysis and legal arguments on your behalf. Services like O’Connor offer full representation with no upfront fees, only charging from savings achieved, leveraging proprietary data for success across major counties, ensuring you avoid overpaying while combining protests with exemptions like homestead for maximum reduction.
