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PROPERTY TAX RULES

The Property Tax Assistance Division provides a Handbook of Texas Property Tax Rules (PDF). For up-to-date versions of rules, please see the Texas Administrative Code.

Adopted Rules

The Comptroller’s office filed the following property tax administration rule adoptions with the Secretary of State on Oct. 5, 2026. The rules were published on Oct. 23, 2026, and became effective on Oct. 25, 2026. You can view the adopted rules using the links below.

Division 1 – General Rules

• §9.4202 Definitions
• §9.4209 Refund and Arbitrator Fee Processing
• §9.4210 Forms

Division 2 – Limited Binding Arbitration for Procedural Violations

• §9.4223 Dismissal for Lack of Jurisdiction

Division 3 – Regular Binding Arbitration of Appraisal Review Board Determinations

• §9.4240 Request for RBA
• §9.4244 Dismissal for Lack of Jurisdiction