CountyTax

Texas property tax rates by county

Texas · #7 of 52 · 254 counties

1.49%state benchmark

Median annual property tax $4,232 · median home value $283,800

Above the U.S. benchmark 0.94%. Full payment due Jan 31.

When it's due in Texas

All states
Full payment
Due Jan 31
Late after Feb 1 under state law — the exact cutoff time, weekend/holiday carry-over and this year's date are on your bill.
Late penalty6% penalty + 1% interest Feb, +2%/mo to 12% by July (Tex. Tax Code §33.01)
Appeal windowprotest by May 15 or 30 days after notice

Split payment option under § 31.03 if adopted by taxing unit: 1/2 by Nov 30, 1/2 by June 30. Regular annual schedule; tax year: calendar 2026, bills mailed Oct. Source: Tex. Tax Code §31.02, rules checked 2026-09-19. Confirm the amount and deadline on your official tax bill.

Counties, highest rate first

Benchmark = median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value, ACS 2020–2024 5-year. Counties where the Census reports a range ("less than $200", "$10,000 or more") get no rate.