The state has placed the 10% cap on local appraisal districts. And while it is true that appraisals are a local functon, at 10% increase per annum the taxes would double in SEVEN years without any rate increase. Because of appraisal creep, local officials can correctly say they didn't raise your taxes, meaning tax rate, but your tax bill went up 9.8%. Many districts are at or just below the cap. I strongly urge you to go to www.lonestartimes.com and click on the link under TAX REFORM for a tutorial on how to protest your appraisal.
Good, you added the part about protesting. Many people I know just make a habit of always filing a protest - and very often, they have been rewarded for doing so.
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