The basic source of Property Tax Law in Texas is the Texas Property Tax Code. Every effort is made to ensure that the text is accurate and up to date. However researchers should check any critical references in one of the official sources -- either West Publishing's Texas Statutes and Codes, or the Texas State Comptroller's edition of the Property Tax Code.


The Property Tax Code is divided into Chapters. Click the desired chapter to read it.

Chapter 1. General Provisions
Chapter 5. State Administration
Chapter 6. Local Administration
Chapter 11. Taxable Property and Exemptions
Chapter 21. Taxable Situs
Chapter 22. Renditions and Other Reports
Chapter 23. Appraisal Methods and Procedures
Chapter 24. Central Appraisal
Chapter 25. Local Appraisal
Chapter 26. Assessment
Chapter 31. Collections
Chapter 32. Tax Liens and Personal Liability
Chapter 33. Delinquency
Chapter 34. Tax Sales and Redemption
Chapter 41. Local Review
Chapter 42. Judicial Review
Chapter 43. Suit Against Appraisal Office
Chapter 311. Tax Increment Financing Act
Chapter 312. Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act