Better ideas

There are solutions to the flawed property appraisal process we currently have in Bexar County and statewide. Here are some of those solutions:

• Continue to lower property tax rates.
  
• Require appraisers to adhere to uniform standards in property appraisals, specifically the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice set forth by The Appraisal Foundation.
  
• Enforce those standards at the statewide level by giving the Texas Comptroller’s Office enforcement authority over the appraisal districts throughout Texas.
  
• Create a new appraisal appeal process to ensure independence from the appraisal district.
  
• Adjust the tax-rate calculation to ensure local taxing districts don’t realize a windfall when property values increase.

Any one of these changes would dramatically improve our property tax system and make it fairer for San Antonio homeowners. How do we do it? With the help of our lawmakers. They have the ability to create meaningful property tax reform that will make living in Bexar County affordable in the long-term. Contact your statewide legislators and tell them you’re against new real estate taxes and you’re for appraisal reform!