Property Tax Forms

Notice of Protest

While Texas' tax code permits submission of almost any written statement as valid protest, it is suggested that you use the state issued form. It must be delivered to the Appraisal District by May 31 of each year or your right to contest the current year's valuation is seriously jeopardized.

The form identifies the property that is the subject of the protest and specifies on what ground the protest is being brought. We strongly suggest that you check both the "value is above market" and the "value is not equal in comparison to others" boxes. This preserves your right to protest that the proposed value is not "fair" when compared to that of other taxpayers, even though it may be clear that the "market" value assigned your home is supportable.

We also strongly advise obtaining proof of delivery of this form to Travis CAD, either by hand delivering the protest and getting a date-stamped copy or by sending it certified first class mail, return receipt requested. Facsimilies are not reliable evidence of filing protest.

Failure to file written protest by May 31 is usually fatal to your appeal for the entire year.

DO NOT MISS THIS DEADLINE.

Download the Adobe Acrobat (PDF) version here.