Guide to Property Taxes

What You Need to Know About Texas Property Taxes

The assessment and collection of Texas property taxes can be confusing and costly for an uneducated tax payer. But don’t worry. East Plano Homes founder Mindy Henderson is here to help. Select below to skip straight to a topic:

THERE IS NO STATE PROPERTY TAX IN TEXAS. Texas property taxes are collected by a local tax collector who distributes funds to schools, cities, counties and other local governments. Property taxes are used to pay for schools, roads, hospitals, police departments, fire departments and other vital programs. The State Comptroller’s role is limited to advisory and monitoring.