Local Option Exemptions | Finding the “Secret Sauce” in Your County

The Power of the 20% Local Option Homestead While the $140,000 school district exemption is mandatory across the entire state, your city, county, or special district (like a hospital or flood control district) has the legal authority to offer a Local Option Homestead Exemption. Under Tax Code Section 11.13(n), any taxing unit can choose to … Read more

Texas Tax Deferral | The Ultimate Financial Safety Net for 2026

 Postponing Taxes Without the Fear of Foreclosure For many Texans, particularly seniors and those with disabilities, the greatest fear is losing a lifelong home due to an inability to pay rising property taxes. Tax Deferral (under Section 33.06 of the Tax Code) is the state’s answer to this crisis. It is not a waiver meaning … Read more