Direct answer: In Texas, the primary assessment office term is County Appraisal District. Tax collection, recorded documents and formal appeals may be handled by separate offices.
Who handles property tasks in Texas?
AssessmentCounty Appraisal District
Appeal bodyLocal assessment appeal body; verify the current local process
Tax collectionCounty or local tax collector/treasurer
Recorded documentsCounty recorder, clerk or local land-record office
How the state system works
Appraisal districts value property and administer exemptions; tax assessor-collectors or consolidated offices collect taxes; ARBs hear protests.
County Appraisal District offices maintain assessment or parcel information in covered localities. Tax collection, recorded documents and formal appeals may be handled by separate offices, so users should follow the office-specific links in each verified local guide.
Verified local guides
Bexar CountyBexar Central Appraisal DistrictOfficial fields checked 2026-07-27Dallas CountyDallas Central Appraisal DistrictOfficial fields checked 2026-07-27Harris CountyHarris Central Appraisal DistrictOfficial fields checked 2026-07-27Tarrant CountyTarrant Appraisal DistrictOfficial fields checked 2026-07-27Travis CountyTravis Central Appraisal DistrictOfficial fields checked 2026-07-27