Sec. 6.16. RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY OWNER ASSISTANCE. (a) The chief appraiser of an appraisal district may maintain a list of the following individuals who have designated themselves as an individual who will provide free assistance to an owner of residential property that is occupied by the owner as the owner's principal residence:
(1) a real estate broker or sales agent licensed under Chapter 1101, Occupations Code;
(2) a real estate appraiser licensed or certified under Chapter 1103, Occupations Code; or
(3) a property tax consultant registered under Chapter 1152, Occupations Code.
(b) On the request of an owner described by Subsection (a), a chief appraiser who maintains a list under this section shall provide to the owner a copy of the list.
(c) A list must:
(1) be organized by county;
(2) be available on the appraisal district's Internet website, if the appraisal district maintains a website; and
(3) provide the name, contact information, and job title of each individual who will provide free assistance.
(d) A person must designate himself or herself as an individual who will provide free assistance by completing a form prescribed by the chief appraiser and submitting the form to the chief appraiser.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 944 (S.B. 2), Sec. 19, eff. January 1, 2020.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle B - Property Tax Administration
Chapter 6 - Local Administration
Subchapter A. Appraisal Districts
Section 6.01. Appraisal Districts Established
Section 6.02. District Boundaries
Section 6.03. Board of Directors
Section 6.031. Changes in Board Membership or Selection
Section 6.033. Recall of Director
Section 6.034. Optional Staggered Terms for Board of Directors
Section 6.036. Interest in Certain Contracts Prohibited
Section 6.037. Participation of Conservation and Reclamation Districts in Appraisal District Matters
Section 6.04. Organization, Meetings, and Compensation
Section 6.05. Appraisal Office
Section 6.0501. Appointment of Eligible Chief Appraiser by Comptroller
Section 6.051. Ownership or Lease of Real Property
Section 6.052. Taxpayer Liaison Officer
Section 6.053. Assistance to Emergency Management Authorities
Section 6.054. Restriction on Employment by Appraisal District
Section 6.06. Appraisal District Budget and Financing
Section 6.061. Changes in Method of Financing
Section 6.062. Publication of Budget
Section 6.063. Financial Audit
Section 6.07. Taxing Unit Boundaries
Section 6.08. Notice of Optional Exemptions
Section 6.09. Designation of District Depository
Section 6.10. Disapproval of Board Actions
Section 6.11. Purchasing and Contracting Authority
Section 6.12. Agricultural Appraisal Advisory Board
Section 6.13. District Records
Section 6.14. Information Provided to Texas Legislative Council
Section 6.15. Ex Parte Communications; Penalty
Section 6.155. Certain Communications by Taxing Units Prohibited; Penalty