Dear TexasPVP Readers,
As we gather with family and friends this Holiday season, we wish you a Merry Christmas filled with joy, peace, and rest. During this time, consider the benefits of property tax holiday savings, adding joy to the season.
And as we look toward the New Year, our TexasPVP team wishes you prosperity, good health, and financial confidence in 2026 and beyond.
Thank you for trusting us throughout 2025. Together, we’ve helped more homeowners understand, defend, and lower unfair property taxes — and the relief voters approved this year truly feels like a holiday gift.
🎁 Your Property Tax “Gift” This Holiday Season
The relief approved in the November 4 election will begin showing up on your 2026 property tax bill, putting real money back in Texans’ pockets, making significant property tax holiday savings possible.
Here’s what changed:
✅ Prop 13: $140,000 Homestead Exemption
- School tax exemption increased to $140,000
- Average savings: about $484 per year
- Retroactive to January 1, 2025
This protects more of your home’s value from school taxes, especially helpful for families facing rising appraisals. These exemptions contribute to holiday savings on property tax.
✅ Prop 11: Extra Help for Seniors & Disabled Texans
- Additional $50,000 exemption
- Total exemption can reach up to $200,000
- Average savings: around $907
This helps fixed-income homeowners stay in their homes longer and avoid being pushed out by tax increases. For the seniors and disabled, these savings are a vital holiday benefit.
✅ HB 9: Business Personal Property Relief
For small businesses, inventory and equipment now receive:
- A $125,000 exemption
- Estimated savings: up to $2,800
This gives business owners room to reinvest, hire, and stabilize costs. In the realm of property tax, this relief equates to significant holiday savings for businesses.
These changes mean more freedom, whether that’s gifts under the tree, travel with family, or starting the New Year with stronger savings.
📝 Practical Steps for the New Year
Here’s what we recommend as 2026 approaches:
🔍 1. Check your upcoming tax statement
Expect bills to arrive late 2025 / early 2026. Make sure exemptions are listed correctly. Confirm your holiday savings on property taxes appear prominently.
🏠 2. Verify your homestead exemption
If you moved or never filed, apply through your county appraisal district.
🧮 3. Estimate your savings
Use calculators and resources on TexasPVP.com to see what your tax bill should look like. An accurate estimate will maximize your property tax holiday savings.
🚩 4. If your bill doesn’t reflect relief, contact TexasPVP
We review appraisals, exemptions, and errors, and we fight for Texas homeowners.
🎄 A Prosperous New Year Ahead
As we wrap up 2025, remember:
Lower property taxes mean:
✔ more room in your family budget
✔ more security during uncertain times
✔ more opportunity to build wealth for the future
As you consider these points, think about the substantial property tax holiday savings that will benefit your family. From our entire team:
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Here’s to a prosperous 2026 with even more wins for Texas homeowners.
Warmly,
The TexasPVP Team
