Texas Appraisal District Tax Information

As a property owner in Texas, you are required to pay ad valorem taxes on Real Estate.  Property is taxed each year by a variety of jurisdictions, and usually includes county, city and school district.  Junior college and hospital tax will typically be built into overall tax assessments also.When purchasing property in Texas, you must notify the proper taxing authorities of your ownership so the tax rolls will reflect the change.  You may do so by contacting the appropriate tax appraisal district.  Each county within the State of Texas has their own appraisal district, however, most of the districts that this office typically works with are listed below.  If you want more complete property tax information or need to research a county not listed here, the State Comptroller has a site that is available for public use: www.window.state.tx.us .Several forms of tax relief are available in Texas.  Among these are various exemptions which may reduce the taxable value of your property.  Applying for exemptions is the property owner’s responsibility, therefore, it is important to contact the appropriate County Tax Appraisal District to learn more about the following types of exemptions:

Tax statements are generally mailed in October of each year.  The taxes are payable on or after October 1.  However, you may elect to pay them as late as January 31 without penalty or interest.  Taxes become delinquent February 1, and on this date penalties and interest accrue.  If you receive a Tax Statement and your mortgage company is escrowing funds for taxes from your monthly payments, forward the Tax Statement to your mortgage company for payment of taxes.For your convenience, the Appraisal Districts may be contacted by phone or online.

Title Companies--Texas Style

People coming from different areas of the country may be accustomed to a variety of closing practices. In Texas, where our reputation precedes us as "Bigger and Better", many things involving real estate are also very different, and we like to think, better. This is especially true when examining the title company’s role in a real estate transaction.In Texas, title companies perform all inclusive functions, acting as a Fiduciary Agent, Bonded Escrow Agent and Title Insurer. All Texas title companies are regulated by the State Board of Insurance, thus their premiums are the same throughout the state. Title companies are neutral, disinterested third parties and highly regulated.  The primary difference between title companies in Texas is the level of service and commitment to quality that is offered to their customers.Establishing a relationship with a knowledgeable Escrow Officer will be one of the best choices you make once you have decided to relocate. We can provide you with our Home Buying Time Line to assist you in all the details and deadlines that accompany a home purchase. If necessary, we can provide a variety of names to you for financing options, inspections and insurance needs. From those names, you are free to make your own selections.We also coordinate the details between your lender, the insurance agent, inspector, Sellers and Realtors (if any). It is our goal to make your closing with Reunion Title the easiest aspect of your entire move to the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex. Our Escrow Officers are highly trained and have handled countless relocations over the years. Each of our dedicated Officers is dedicated to making your transaction close as smoothly as possible.