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The Tarrant Appraisal District’s recent changes to local tax policy might violate Texas law, according to a state lawmaker.
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At a Sept. 9 meeting, appraisal district board members unanimously authorized the chief appraiser to negotiate and enter a contract with technology company True Prodigy for a cost of no more than $10 million over five years.
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The Tarrant Appraisal District’s annual budget for 2025 will take effect despite a series of protest votes by area school districts, the board of directors confirmed at a Sept. 9 meeting.
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Fort Worth ISD school board member Kevin Lynch laid out the hurdles for the district and its community. Enrollment is dropping. Student outcomes are stagnant. Residents face high property tax bills.
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The taxable value of new construction in Tarrant County went down this year, according to the appraisal district. Elected officials aren’t convinced.
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For Carroll ISD, which covers Southlake and parts of northeast Tarrant County, the 2025 value freeze could spell trouble. The taxable property values in the district are about 11% below market value with three months of sales data, chief appraiser Joe Don Bobbitt told board members at the Aug. 9 meeting.
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Around 70% of Crowley ISD students are considered economically disadvantaged. The school district’s chief financial officer said those challenges are why Crowley ISD offers an exemption allowing homeowners to reduce the taxable value of their primary residence by 10% and why it strives to keep taxes low as growth in the area explodes.
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On Monday, during the first official meeting since the historic May election of three new members by taxpayers, the board voted to drastically change the district’s appraisal process.
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Chief Appraiser Joe Don Bobbitt met with the Watauga City Council as the first stop on a tour addressing comments and concerns about the Tarrant Appraisal District.
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The board members don’t make decisions regarding property values – but they do hire the chief appraiser and appoint appraisal review board members.
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This is the first time residents have a direct say in who sits on the appraisal district’s board of directors. Up to this point, board members have been elected by taxing entities such as school boards and city councils.
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