Here’s what you need to know about the homestead exemption audit letter: Texas law requires homestead exemptions to be audited every five years; you may receive an audit letter at any time. The letter asks for proof that you still qualify for the exemption, such as your driver’s license or other form of valid [...]
Here’s what you need to know about your 2025 Texas property tax bill: January 31, 2026, is the critical deadline to pay your property taxes without penalty. Some Texas counties offer early payment discounts of up to 3%, based on how early you pay. Check your local tax office for more info. Missing the [...]
Here’s what you need to know about the end-of-year checklist for your property taxes: While the 2026 property tax protest deadline isn’t until May 15, the best time to start preparing is now. First, verify all your contact information on file with the County Appraisal District (CAD) is correct and set up alerts for [...]
Gill, Denson & Company was recently featured on KTSM as new 2025 property tax bills arrive in mailboxes across Texas. Many homeowners will see changes this year—some due to rising appraisals, others because of expanded tax breaks now in effect. Watch Richie Gill, one of our partners, explain what to look for in your [...]
Is it worth protesting property taxes in Texas? Here’s what you need to know about its effectiveness: A successful protest provides a long-term financial return by lowering your property’s assessed value baseline, which is further protected by the 10% annual homestead cap (if eligible). Some of the most effective protest methods are challenging the [...]
Here’s what you need to know about the results of November’s general election and how it impacts Texas homeowners: The November 4, 2025, Texas general election passed several propositions that now affect homeowners’ property tax bills. Prop 5 exempts animal feed from personal property taxes when it is held for retail purposes. Prop 7 [...]
Gill, Denson & Company was recently featured on KXAN, Austin’s trusted news source, to discuss the impact of newly approved property tax propositions in Texas. These updates could significantly impact tax bills for homeowners statewide. In the segment, co-founder Richie Gill explains what the new measures mean for property owners across Texas. With voters [...]
Gill, Denson & Company was recently featured on KTSM, El Paso’s local news channel. Homeowners in El Paso may see meaningful changes to their property tax burden depending on outcomes of multiple constitutional amendments on the 2025 Texas ballot. One of our partners, Richie Gill, explains that out of the 7 proposed amendments on [...]
Here’s what to know about the Prop Q tax rate proposal in the City of Austin’s upcoming general election: Prop Q is a proposition on the City of Austin’s November ballot to increase the city tax rate to $0.574017 per $100 of taxable property value. If approved, the average homeowner could pay an additional [...]
Here’s what you need to know about delinquent property taxes in Texas: Texas property taxes are typically due on January 31st; unpaid accounts become delinquent as of February 1st, triggering penalty fees and interest. Delinquency penalties and interest compound monthly, resulting in a significant debt increase (up to 33%) on July 1st, when the [...]
