The following videos are created, published and maintained by the Property Tax Assistance Division (PTAD) of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. For more information and a complete list of all available videos, please visit their website here.
- Appraisal
- Appr. Review Board
- Arbitration
- Assessment & Coll.
- Agriculture
2020-2021 MAP Reviews
This video provides an overview of the 2020-2021 MAP review process and the questions, documents and processes reviewed during this cycle. It allows .50 CE in the laws and rules category.
How to Protest Property Value Study Results
This video offers guidance on considering and preparing a protest of the preliminary findings of taxable value in the Comptroller’s property value study (PVS). It allows .50 CE in the appraisal standards and methodology category.
Property Classification Guide
This video provides an overview of revisions made to the classification guide. It allows .75 CE in the appraisal standards and methodology category.
Reappraisal Plan and Planning Basics
This video explains the requirements of Tax Code Section 25.18 and provides information to help appraisal districts prepare a reappraisal plan. It allows .50 CE in the appraisal standards and methodology category.
Residence Homestead Exemption
This video offers a general overview of the residence homestead exemption and form. It allows .25 CE in the appraisal standards and methodology category.
Texas Property Tax Exemptions
This video provides general information regarding property tax exemptions, qualifications and applicable law. It allows 1 CE in the appraisal standards and methodology category.
The Basics of the Property Value Study and How to Read Your Results
This video provides an overview of the property value study including how to read the results. It allows 1.50 CE in the appraisal standards and methodology category.
Where to Find it in the Tax Code: Property Tax Appraisal
This video highlights certain Tax Code sections that are applicable to the appraisal of property in Texas. It allows .50 CE in the laws and rules category.
How to Present Your Case at an Appraisal Review Board Hearing – A Homeowners Guide (Continuing Education)
This video provides an overview of the appeal process and covers the most common situations that arise in a protest hearing. It allows .50 CE in the appraisal standards and methodology category.
How to Present Your Case at an Appraisal Review Board Hearing – A Guide for Small Businesses (Continuing Education)
This video provides an overview of the appeal process and covers the most common situations that arise in a protest hearing. It allows .50 CE in the appraisal standards and methodology category.
Where to Find it in the Tax Code: Property Tax Protests and Appeals
This video highlights certain Tax Code sections that are applicable to filing a protest with the local appraisal review board and to appealing an appraisal review board determination. It allows .25 CE in the laws and rules category.
Applying for Inclusion on the Arbitrator Registry
This video discusses the statutory requirements for becoming an arbitrator, how to apply to the registry, the importance of procedures and how to get paid for service. It allows .25 CE in the laws and rules category.
Binding Arbitration Basics for Appraisal District Staff
This video offers a general overview of binding arbitration for appraisal district staff new to the Texas property tax arbitration process and those seeking a refresher. It allows .50 CE in the laws and rules category.
Binding Arbitration for Beginners
This video offers a general overview of binding arbitration for persons new to the Texas property tax arbitration process. It allows .50 CE in the laws and rules category.
Taking Your Case to Binding Arbitration
This video gives a general overview of preparing for and taking your case to binding arbitration in the Texas property tax arbitration process. It allows .25 CE in the laws and rules category.
Local Government Relief for Disabled Veterans Exemption
This video provides an overview of the program that offers local government relief for counties and cities disproportionately affected by disabled veterans exemptions and the process for applying to the program. It allows .25 CE in the tax assessment and collection category.
Truth-in-Taxation Overview
This video provides a basic overview of the truth-in-taxation process. It allows for .25 CE in the tax assessment and collection practices category.
Truth-in-Taxation Tax Rate Calculations for Taxing Units Other Than School Districts or Water Districts
This video provides an overview of the tax rate calculation process for taxing units other than school districts, including the no-new-revenue tax rate, the voter-approval tax rate, and the additional sales tax rate. It allows for .75 CE in the tax assessment and collection practices category.
Truth-in-Taxation Tax Rate Calculations for School Districts with Chapter 313 Agreements
This video offers truth-in-taxation information specific to Tax Rate Calculations for School Distrcits with Chapter 313 Agreements. It allows for .50 CE in the tax assessment and collection practices category.
Truth-in-Taxation Tax Rate Calculations for School Districts without Chapter 313 Agreements
This video offers truth-in-taxation information specific to Tax Rate Calculations for School districts without Chapter 313 Agreements. It allows for .50 CE in the tax assessment and collection practices category.
Truth-in-Taxation Notices and Hearings
This video offers information about notices, hearings requirements and tax rate limitations for taxing units. It allows for .50 CE in the tax assessment and collection practices category.
Truth-in-Taxation Tax Rate Elections
This video provides an overview of Truth-in-Taxation elections. It allows for .25 CE in the tax assessment and collection practices category.
Truth-in-Taxation Developed Water Districts
This video offers truth-in-taxation information specific to Developed water districts. It allows for .25 CE in the tax assessment and collection practices category.
Truth-in-Taxation Low Tax Rate and Developing Water Districts
This video offers truth-in-taxation information specific to Low tax rate and Developing Water Districts. It allows for .50 CE in the tax assessment and collection practices category.
Where to Find it in the Tax Code: Property Tax Assessment and Collection
This video highlights certain Tax Code sections that are applicable to the assessment and collection of property tax in Texas. It allows .50 CE in the laws and rules category.
Open-space Land Appraisal
This video provides an overview of the legal requirements for appraising open-space land. It allows .50 CE in the appraisal standards and methodology category.
Wildlife Management Use and Reporting Requirements
This video reviews the wildlife management use appraisal requirements and reporting requirements. It allows .50 CE in the appraisal standards and methodology category.
