Let's
listen to Carole Keeton Rylander, former Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, address the Harris
County Appraisal District (HCAD) on the fiduciary issues that apply here
(excerpts...).
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"Good Morning. I am Carole Keeton
Rylander,
Texas comptroller. I appreciate
your courtesy in allowing me
to address the
board on the issue of appraising property
equally and
evenly, at fair market value.
Harris County has tested and continues to test
positive for sales
chasing in multiple property
categories. This isn't simply a matter
of
legislative requirement for special treatment
of homestead exemptions,
because your
problem extends to commercial property and
land as
well. Property values are rising
rapidly in this area, and it
appears that your
appraisal staff is not doing its job."
What is the tax
payer's role?
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Want your property taxes reduced?
What can you do?
Be informed.
Protest your appraisal.
Knowledge is Power.
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