The duties of the appraisal district include:

• The determination of market value of taxable property
• The administration of exemptions and special valuations authorized by the local entities and the State of Texas

Tax rates and ultimately the amount of taxes levied on property are determined by governing bodies of each of the taxing authorities

News & Announcements:

Starr CAD Seeks Applicants for Appraisal Review Board: The Starr County Appraisal District is accepting applications from residents interested in serving on the Appraisal Review Board beginning in January.

Link: Starr CAD Appraisal Review Board Application

Truth-in-Taxation:

Truth-in-taxation is a concept embodied in the Texas Constitution that requires local taxing units to make taxpayers aware of tax rate proposals and to afford taxpayers the opportunity to roll back or limit tax increases. Property owners have the right to know about increases in their properties’ appraised value and to be notified of the estimated taxes that could result from the new value.

Link: Starr County Truth-in-Taxation Website

Links

Texas Association of Counties

Appraisal District Offices

Texas Legislature Online

Texas Comptroller Website

Texas Association of Appraisal Districts

Texas Parks and Wildlife

Starr County Clerk

GIS Data