How long does a property tax protest take?

Running the analysis takes about 30 seconds to 3 minutes per property. Reading and signing the packet takes about an hour. The hearing itself is usually 5–15 minutes.

Will the appraisal district retaliate against me for protesting?

No. Texas Tax Code §41.41 expressly grants every homeowner the right to protest. Protests are routine — McLennan County, Bell County, and Williamson County each process thousands every year. Filing a protest does not affect future valuations, exemptions, or any other county service.

What if I lose at my property tax hearing?

Texas law structurally favors the homeowner on equal-and-uniform protests. The burden is on the appraisal district to prove your home isn't appraised above the median. If you don't get a reduction at the informal stage, you can still proceed to the formal ARB hearing, and beyond that to district court.

What counties does Parity Tax Engine support?

McLennan County (MCAD), Bell County (BCAD), and Williamson County (WCAD) are all live now. Additional Texas counties are on the roadmap.

How much does Parity Tax Engine cost?

A one-time flat fee per protest — Basic Math starts at $99, The Arsenal is $149. Never a contingency. Never a percentage of your savings.

When is the property tax protest deadline in Texas?

May 15 of the tax year, OR 30 days after the date your Notice of Appraised Value was mailed, whichever is later. For most McLennan County, Bell County, and Williamson County homeowners in 2026, the deadline is May 15, 2026.

Can I protest my property tax appraisal without a lawyer?

Yes. Texas Appraisal Review Board hearings are designed for self-represented property owners. The packet Parity generates includes verbatim rebuttals to read aloud — no legal training required.

Will my data be private?

Property records in Texas are already public. Parity stores only what's needed to generate your report and never sells or shares anything beyond the appraisal district's own published records.

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Response Time

Email and phone inquiries are typically answered within one business day. During protest season (April–May), response times may extend to 48 hours. For the fastest path to your analysis, start directly in the app — most users are generating their protest packet within minutes.

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