Texas Statutes
Subchapter A. Appraisal Districts
Section 6.16. Residential Property Owner Assistance

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

Texas Statutes

Tax Code

Title 1 - Property Tax Code

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 6.035. Restrictions on Eligibility and Conduct of Board Members and Chief Appraisers and Their Relatives

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

Section 6.16. Residential Property Owner Assistance