As Texans work their way through the property tax appraisal season, TTARA is making two great webcasts available to our members. Texas Property Taxes & COVID-19 On Wednesday, May 6 at 2:00 p.m., TTARA is joining with the Texas Apartment Association to present an overview of the property tax system and issues dealing with property appraisal, particularly commercial properties….

 Agenda Disaster Declaration Impact on Division Sudden Drop in Economy after January 1 Appraisal Review Board Process Tax Rate Adoption Process Audience Questions

AG Says No Disaster-Related Exemption Absent Physical Damage The passage last session of HB 492 by Shine/Bettencourt created a temporary property tax exemption in §11.35, Tax Code, for property damaged within an officially declared disaster area.  The percentage of value exempted is related to the degree of damage to the property.  Since the statute simply…