The property tax provides more tax dollars for local services in Texas than any other source. Property taxes help to pay for public schools, city streets, county roads, police, fire protection, and many other services.
Property taxes are local taxes.
Your local officials value your property, set your tax rates, and collect your taxes. However, state law governs how the process works. Property taxes are based on the value of the property. The Texas Constitution sets out five rules for the property tax. Taxation must be equal and uniform.