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1. File a written protest with the appraisal district. You must file your protest by May 15, or 30 days from the date the appraisal district notice is delivered — whichever date is later. You can file your protest online, by mail, or in person.
2. Include the following information in your protest:
   • Your name and address
   • The property address
   • The appraised value
   • The value you believe is correct
   • The reasons why you believe the appraised value is incorrect
   • Any supporting documentation, such as comparable sales or appraisals
3. If you are a real estate agent, you must disclose this in your protest. You can do this by including a statement at the beginning of your protest that says, “I am a real estate agent and I am protesting the appraised value of my property.”
4. The appraisal district will review your protest and issue a decision. The decision will be mailed to you. If the appraisal district does not agree with your protest, you can appeal the decision to the Appraisal Review Board (ARB).
5. The ARB will hold a hearing to review your appeal. You will have the opportunity to present your case to the ARB. The ARB will issue a decision after the hearing.

If you are successful in your protest, the appraisal district will reduce the appraised value of your property. This will result in lower property taxes.

Here are some additional tips for fighting your property tax value in Texas:

• Start early. The earlier you file your protest, the more time you will have to gather evidence and prepare your case.
• Do your research. Before you file your protest, research the market value of similar properties in your area. This will help you to support your claim that the appraised value of your property is too high.
• Be prepared to negotiate. The appraisal district may not agree to reduce the appraised value of your property by the full amount that you are requesting. Be prepared to negotiate a compromise.
• Hire a professional. If you are not comfortable fighting your property tax value on your own, you can hire a professional to help you. A real estate appraiser or a property tax attorney can help you to gather evidence and prepare your case.

Disclaimer: I am a real estate agent and not a tax professional. Please consult with a tax professional to get specific advice on how to fight your property tax value in Texas.