Texas Appeals after ARB Hearing

The final tool in the box of the tax protest journey is to take the appeal to the court system. This is the rarest avenue of tax dispute and the one that requires the most expertise. O’Connor is a  property tax consulting   firm with over 50 years of experience, making them the perfect partner to assist a Texas taxpayer in this complex step. O’Connor can even coordinate and run your lawsuit for you, building your team from the ground up.

Texas Binding Arbitration Cases

19,579 Texans took their property tax disputes to binding arbitration in 2024, the second most in the history of the state. Only 2023 saw more cases go to arbitration. While that may look like a large number, it is only a fraction of the previous protests and hearings earlier in the property tax reduction journey. A higher bar of proof is required, and an unequal appraisal argument is usually not enough. The hearing is usually presided over by a CPA, attorney, or appraiser, and they take a careful look at all the evidence. The taxpayer must also put up a deposit during the process, which they recoup if they prevail, or forfeit if they do not. Binding arbitration is still viable for property valued at less than $5 million, with homesteads having no limit. .