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Texas property tax, explained

Practical answers to common questions about Texas property tax exemptions and conservation easements. Written in plain language for landowners, not lawyers.

18 articles in Counties · Clear

A Texas Longhorn cow standing in a Stonewall pasture, representing agricultural land use in Texas.
Counties 13 minJun 26, 2026

Collin County Ag Exemption: Getting 1-d-1 Valuation in North Texas

Learn how to get an agricultural exemption in Collin County Texas. Covers CCAD degree of intensity standards, minimum acreage for livestock and beekeeping, and the 1-d-1 application process.

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A Texas Longhorn grazes near a rustic red barn on a ranch property in the Texas countryside, representing agricultural land use in Fort Bend County.
Counties 12 minJun 23, 2026

Fort Bend County Ag Exemption Guide: Requirements and 1-d-1 Application

Learn how to get an agricultural exemption in Fort Bend County. Minimum acreage, qualifying uses, degree of intensity standards, and step-by-step application instructions for 1-d-1 open-space valuation.

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A Texas Longhorn bull with impressive horns stands in a grassy pasture under a clear sky, representing agricultural land use in Tarrant County.
Counties 12 minJun 17, 2026

Tarrant County Ag Exemption: Complete Guide to 1-D-1 Agricultural Valuation

Learn how to get an agricultural exemption in Tarrant County Texas. Minimum acreage, degree of intensity standards, application deadlines, and step-by-step filing instructions for Tarrant Appraisal District.

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Golden open rangeland in Texas at sunset
Counties 13 minJun 15, 2026

Dallas County Ag Exemption: How to Get Agricultural Valuation in DFW

Get an agricultural exemption in Dallas County Texas. Covers DCAD minimum acreage, degree of intensity requirements for Form 1-d-1, and rollback penalties.

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Rolling green hills and oak trees in the Texas Hill Country near Austin, Travis County, on a misty morning.
Counties 12 minJun 12, 2026

Travis County Ag Exemption: Step-by-Step Guide to Ag Valuation

Learn how to get an agricultural exemption in Travis County. Minimum acreage, qualifying uses, TCAD filing deadlines, and tips to avoid rollback penalties.

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A Texas Longhorn standing in a grassy pasture with rolling hills in the background, representing agricultural land use in Texas
Counties 12 minJun 8, 2026

Harris County Ag Exemption: How to Get Agricultural Valuation Near Houston

Learn how to get an agricultural exemption in Harris County Texas. Covers HCAD requirements, minimum acreage, degree of intensity standards, Form 50-129 filing, and common mistakes to avoid.

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