West Texas
Property Tax Protest
79.2% Client Success Rate and $1,206 Average Savings, Serving Lubbock, Midland, Odessa, San Angelo & all of West Texas
Protest Deadline: May 15, 2026If you own a home or property in West Texas—whether in Lubbock, Midland, Odessa, San Angelo, Amarillo, Abilene, or anywhere across the Permian Basin and beyond—your property tax bill is almost certainly higher than it needs to be. The energy boom, rapid development, and the complexity of rural appraisals create persistent overvaluations across the region. Protesting your West Texas property taxes with a professional agent is the most effective way to reduce what you owe.
Resolute serves West Texas property owners and in 2025 delivered a 79.2% success rate with average savings of $1,206 per client. Those aren’t projections, those are actual results from actual West Texas homeowners and property investors.
Meet Your West Texas Team
West Texas property valuation is unlike anywhere else in the state. The Permian Basin’s energy volatility, sparse rural comparables, new construction inflation, and the rapid transition of agricultural land create a perfect storm of appraisal errors. Our West Texas team understands the region’s unique challenges, and we’re committed to getting every client the lowest defensible value.
Resolute’s West Texas specialists bring deep expertise in Permian Basin property markets, rural land appraisals, agricultural transitions, and the complexities of navigating multiple county appraisal districts across the region. Your West Texas team leverages proprietary data, comparable sales databases specific to the region’s unique markets, and extensive experience with CAD informal reviews and ARB hearings in Lubbock, Midland, Ector, Tom Green, Potter-Randall, and Taylor Counties.
What West Texas CADs Get Wrong
West Texas appraisal districts use mass appraisal models to value every property in their jurisdictions. These models are designed for efficiency, not accuracy at the individual property level. Here’s where they consistently fall short:
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Oil boom overvaluations The Permian Basin energy boom created rapid wealth and property value appreciation. CADs often overestimate values during upturns and fail to adjust downward during market contractions.
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New construction comparable inflation Heavy new construction in urban centers like Lubbock and Midland inflates neighborhood comparable sale data, pushing up valuations for existing homes that don’t reflect the quality or features of new builds.
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Sparse rural comparables West Texas has vast areas with few comparable sales. When CADs extrapolate from limited data or use properties from different regions as comparables, valuations become unreliable.
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Wind and agricultural land transitions Rapid transitions from agricultural use to wind energy development or residential use create valuation ambiguity. CADs often fail to capture the true market implications of these land use changes.
Permian Basin property valuations are uniquely volatile. The region’s dependence on oil and gas, combined with boom-bust cycles, creates opportunities to challenge CAD valuations with compelling evidence of market corrections. Most West Texas property owners accept initial CAD assessments without question—we don’t. We analyze regional economic factors, market trends, and comparable sales data specific to your market, then push hard for the reductions you deserve.
– Alex Cothran, Head of Residential at ResoluteWhy Resolute, We’re Not an Algorithm
Transparency matters, and our 79.2% success rate with $1,206 in average savings speaks for itself.
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We analyze your property individually using West Texas-specific data and technology. Our agents build a case specific to your home, your land, and your local market. No mass-processing. No cookie-cutter approaches.
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We file all the paperwork with your local CAD and schedule your hearing. You don’t touch a single form.
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We show up for you meeting with your CAD on your behalf, presenting your case, and fighting for the highest reduction possible. Informal review, ARB hearing, and beyond.
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You only pay if we save you money. No reduction, no fee. That’s our promise.
West Texas Property Tax Rates (2025)
West Texas property taxes vary significantly by county and locality. Each county appraisal district calculates taxes by multiplying your property’s taxable value by the combined rate of all applicable taxing entities. Below are representative rates for major West Texas markets served by Resolute:
| County/Market | County Rate | Combined Rate |
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| Lubbock County | ~$0.359 per $100 | ~1.75% |
| Midland County | ~$0.1214 per $100 | ~1.15% |
| Ector County (Odessa) | Varies by entity | ~1.72% |
| Tom Green County (San Angelo) | Varies by entity | ~1.11% |
| Potter/Randall (Amarillo) | Varies by entity | ~1.8-2.0% |
| Taylor County (Abilene) | Varies by entity | ~1.5-1.8% |
Combined tax rates in West Texas range from approximately 1.1% to 2.0%, depending on which entities apply to your property. School districts, water districts, hospital districts, and special districts all add to your tax bill. Lubbock CAD, Midland CAD, Ector CAD, and Tom Green CAD each publish their rates and policies online. Potter-Randall CAD serves Amarillo, and Taylor CAD serves Abilene.
How West Texas CADs Calculate Your Assessed Value
West Texas appraisal districts (Lubbock CAD, Midland CAD, Ector CAD, Tom Green CAD, Potter-Randall CAD, and Taylor CAD) appraise all taxable property in their jurisdictions using mass appraisal processes. Rather than inspecting each property individually, CADs use statistical models to value hundreds of thousands of properties simultaneously based on comparable sales, property characteristics, neighborhood data, and economic factors. Your assessed value is intended to reflect the market value of your property as of January 1 of each tax year.
Two values matter on your notice: market value and assessed value. For homesteaded properties, Texas law caps the increase in assessed value at 10% per year regardless of how much market value rises. Non-homesteaded properties, including investment and rental properties, carry no such cap and can be reassessed at full market value each year.
Because West Texas CADs rely on mass appraisal models, individual property conditions, regional market factors, land use transitions, and local economic volatility are frequently missed. When your assessed value does not reflect your property’s true market value, or when comparable properties nearby are assessed lower than yours, you have grounds to protest.
Why West Texas Assessments Keep Rising
West Texas has experienced significant population growth, economic development driven by the Permian Basin energy sector, and consistent property value appreciation. However, CAD assessments frequently lag behind economic realities during boom cycles and fail to adjust downward during contractions. The region’s boom-bust nature creates persistent opportunities to challenge valuations. Additionally, rapid urbanization in cities like Lubbock and Midland, combined with sparse rural comparables in surrounding areas, creates assessment inconsistencies that benefit property owners who challenge their valuations. Protesting your assessed value annually is the only mechanism available to push back against outdated or inflated CAD valuations.
How to Pay Your West Texas Property Taxes
West Texas property tax bills are typically mailed in October each year and are due by January 31 of the following year without penalty. Payment methods vary by county. Below are payment options for major West Texas markets:
- Online: Most West Texas CADs accept online payments at their official websites. Visit Lubbock CAD, Midland CAD, Ector CAD, or Tom Green CAD for payment links.
- By mail: Send a check payable to your county tax office (e.g., Lubbock County Tax Assessor-Collector) to the address on your tax statement.
- In person: Visit your county tax office during business hours with your tax statement or property account number.
- Payment plans: Many West Texas counties offer installment payment options for qualifying homesteaded properties. Contact your local tax office for details.
Taxes not paid by January 31 accrue penalty and interest beginning February 1. If you are waiting on the outcome of a protest, you are still responsible for paying your taxes by the deadline to avoid penalties. Any overpayment resulting from a successful protest will be refunded.
West Texas 2026 Protest Calendar
| Date | What Happens |
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| January 1, 2026 | Valuation date, your property’s value is assessed as of this date |
| ~April 15, 2026 | West Texas CADs expected to mail Notice of Appraised Value |
| April 30, 2026 | Deadline to file homestead exemption for 2026 |
| May 15, 2026 | Protest filing deadline (or 30 days after notice, whichever is later) |
| June-Oct 2026 | Informal reviews and ARB hearings (Resolute attends for you) |
Don’t Forget Your Exemptions
Exemptions and protests work together. Make sure you’ve filed for everything you qualify for:
General Homestead
$140,000 off school district taxes (new for 2026). File by April 30.
Over-65 / Disabled
Additional exemptions and tax freeze on school district taxes.
Disabled Veteran
Partial or full exemption based on disability rating. 100% disabled veterans pay zero property tax.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the West Texas property tax protest deadline for 2026?The West Texas property tax protest deadline for 2026 is May 15, 2026, or 30 days after your local CAD mails your Notice of Appraised Value, whichever is later. West Texas CADs typically begin mailing notices in late March or early April. Check with your specific county CAD for exact timeline details.
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How much does Resolute charge to protest in West Texas?Resolute works on a contingency basis, you pay nothing upfront, and no fee at all unless we reduce your property tax bill. Our commission is a percentage of the actual savings we secure. If we don’t get a reduction, you owe nothing.
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Is there any risk in protesting my West Texas property taxes?No. There is no risk to protesting your West Texas property taxes. If your local CAD does not grant a reduction, your appraisal simply remains at its current value. Your property value cannot increase as a result of filing a protest.
Let Resolute Handle Your West Texas Protest
79.2% success rate. $1,206 average savings. Real people who know your market.
No upfront fees, Only pay if you save