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3 Tarrant Appraisal District seats on the November ballot as board considers reappraisal plan
By Cecilia Lenzen at Fort Worth Report
· July 13, 2026
· 5 min read
Filing opens Saturday to run for a seat on the Tarrant Appraisal District, the government entity responsible for local property appraisals and tax exemption administration in the county. TAD’s three elected board member positions are set to appear on Tarrant County’s Nov. 3 ballot alongside the part
Key takeaway The election marks the second time Texas voters get to choose members of their county appraisal district since they approved a constitutional amendment in 2023 that created three at-large positions in the state’s largest counties.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The upcoming election for Tarrant Appraisal District seats will have significant implications for local property owners, as the board's decisions on reappraisal plans directly impact tax bills. The current two-year appraisal schedule, adopted in an effort to provide relief, has been met with mixed results, with some homeowners benefiting and others facing less equitable tax bills. As the board considers its next move, Fort Worth residents should pay close attention to the candidates' stances on appraisal frequency and increases. The fact that TAD's plan has been emulated by other counties, such as Bexar and Johnson, suggests that the outcome of this election will have ripple effects beyond Tarrant County. With the deadline for protests already passed, homeowners will be looking to the new board members to ensure a fair and equitable appraisal process, one that balances the need for revenue with the need for affordable taxation in a city where severe weather events like tornadoes can already put a strain on homeowners' finances.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: Fort Worth Report ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? Filing opens Saturday to run for a seat on the Tarrant Appraisal District, the government entity responsible for local property appraisals and tax exemption administration in the county. TAD’s three elected board member positions are set to appear on Tarrant County’s Nov. 3 ballot alongside the part
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