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A “taxing unit” is any governmental entity in Texas that can impose ad valorem property taxes, such as a county, city, school district, or special-purpose district or authority (such as a water district or hospital district). A taxing unit typically assesses your property value and bases its tax rate on this assessed value. However, some taxing uni...
Your property may be subject to taxes from more than one local taxing unit. Each local taxing unit imposes its tax rate, which is used to fund public services such as roads, schools, and police departments. This means that it’s essential for property owners to understand what properties are being taxed by each local taxing unit. Understanding the l...
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(a) A Type A general-law municipality may levy property taxes for current expenses, for the construction or purchase of public buildings, water works, sewers, and other permanent improvements in the municipality, including municipal schools and school sites, and for the construction and improvement of municipal roads, streets, and bridges in ...
All privately owned property in Texas, whether located in a big city or a sparsely populated rural area, is subject to property taxation by the county and school district in which it is located, unless specifically exempted by the Texas Constitution.
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Texas has no state property tax. Local governments set tax rates and collect property taxes that they use to provide local services including schools, streets, roads, police, fire protection, and more.
Texas Property Tax Directory. Use the directory below to find your local county’s Truth in Taxation website and better understand your property tax rate. If you have questions about your property taxes, please contact your county's Tax Assessor-Collector.
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A municipality, also called a city, is a local unit of government in Texas. The largest municipalities in Texas are Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, Fort Worth, and El Paso. General Powers. Municipalities provide certain public services like police, fire, and utilities, and they may levy taxes to pay for these services.