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Texas Property Tax Code Explained - Section 41a.02 - Notice of Right to Arbitration - O'Connor and Associates

Texas Property Tax Code Explained

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Section 41A.02 – Notice of Right to Arbitration

Property owners need to file a property tax protest and attend the ARB hearing to be able to request binding arbitration. The can attend the property tax hearing in person or via affidavit.

The appraisal review board must send the property owner information regarding binding arbitration with the official notice of the property tax hearing results (which are sent via certified mail). This information must explain the property owner’s right to request binding arbitration and include a copy of the form to request binding arbitration.

Property owners can only appeal market value (not unequal appraisal) in binding arbitration. However, owners with a valid market value appeal are urged to consider binding arbitration. The independent real estate appraiser or real estate broker will understand disputes and evidence regarding market value.

Sec. 41A.02. Notice of Right to Arbitration.

An appraisal review board that delivers notice of issuance of an order described by Section 41A.01 and a copy of the order to a property owner as required by Section 41.47 shall include with the notice and copy:

(1) a notice of the property owner's rights under this chapter; and

(2) a copy of the form prescribed under Section 41A.04.

Added by Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 372, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2005; Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 912, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2005.


These codes affect property owners across the state, in both larger and smaller counties including:
  • Dallas County
  • Tarrant County
  • Denton County
  • Williamson County
  • Harris County
  • Montgomery County
  • Bexar County
  • McLennan County
  • Nacogdoches County
  • Austin County
  • Wharton County
  • Moore County
  • Walker County
  • Cameron County
  • Parker County
  • Midland County
  • Henderson County
The Texas Property Tax Code applies to all property types in Texas including:
  • Supermarket
  • Veterinary clinic
  • Bowling alley
  • Shopping mall
  • Lodging
  • Self-storage
  • Service station
  • Fast food restaurant
  • Single-tenant retail
  • Funeral home
O'Connor & Associates offers property tax services to all property owners of all land uses across Texas.

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