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State Agency Information

The following are links to Texas state agencies that relate to our agency and are provided for your convenience.

Glenn Hegar  |  Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts*

Elected in November 2014, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is a vigilant steward of Texas tax dollars and a strong advocate for job growth in our economy. As a staunch supporter of government transparency, Hegar believes all levels of government should be open and accountable to those who pay the bills — Texas taxpayers.

The Property Tax Assistance Division 
(the division of the Comptroller's office that relates to our agency) 

The Property Tax Assistance Division (PTAD) conducts and publishes a property value study (PVS), of all school districts and county appraisal districts. The study determines the value on which Texas school districts receive funding from the state and is very important to maintaining an equitable school finance system. PTAD also conducts the Methods and Assistance Program (MAP) to review the governance, taxpayer assistance, operating procedures and appraisal standards, procedures and methodology of each county appraisal district every two years.

PTAD administers statewide binding arbitration for property owners who qualify for arbitration. It also provides training for newly appointed appraisal review board (ARB) members, as well as annual continuing education training for existing ARB members.

PTAD provides information on property tax issues to taxpayers, property owners, appraisal districts, appraisal review boards, taxing units, other state agencies, and the Legislature. By state law, however, neither PTAD nor the Comptroller's office have any direct jurisdiction over county appraisal districts or appraisal review boards and can only act in a technical assistance role.

Contact the Comptroller's Office:

Mailing Address
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Attn: Property Tax Assistance Division
Central Services Building
1711 San Jacinto, Third Floor
Austin, Texas 78701

Phone Numbers
512-305-9999 (local)
800-252-9121 ext. 2 (toll-free)

Email
ptad.cpa@cpa.state.tx.us 

Website for the Property Tax Assistance Division of the Comptroller's Office:
(the division of the Comptroller's office that relates to our agency)
http://www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/proptax/ 
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Glenn Hegar, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (Obtained from the official Comptroller website. This photograph is property of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts)
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*All information accessed and obtained from the official agency website. Any material displayed or written above is owned & authored by this agency and is current as of March 15, 2013.  

Texas State Legislature*

Texas Legislature Online

Susan Combs
The Texas Legislature, comprised of the Governor, the House of Representatives, the Senate, Committees and Sub-Committees, pass laws that affect our agency, as well as all Texas residents.Collectively, the Texas Legislature creates laws that govern our office in many different ways. The Texas State Comptroller's Office is responsible for enforcing those laws.

Laws are always changing to reflect the ideals of the current people the state of Texas represents. To find out what's happening within the Texas Legislature that may affect you, visit their website.

Contact your Elected Officials 

Contact your Texas State Representatives or Texas State Senators to discuss laws that may be working through the Legislature.

Not sure who your representatives are? Not a problem. Click on the link below to visit the "Who Represents Me" page, available on the Texas Legislature Online website.
*All information accessed and obtained from the official agency website. Any material displayed or written above is owned & authored by this agency and is current as of March 15, 2013.  

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation* (TDLR)


920 Colorado St
Austin TX 78701-2332

(t) 512-463-6599
(t) 800-803-9202
(f) 512-475-2871



TDLR Licensing & the District

All licensed appraisers of the Brazoria County Appraisal District are licensed through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and participate in continuing education (CEs) courses.
*all information accessed and obtained from the official TDLR website and is property of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Information is current as of March 15, 2013. 
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TDLR Logo. (Obtained from the official TDLR website. The TDLR logo is property of the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation)

About the Agency

Vision
To be the leader in public service, customer satisfaction, and innovation.

Mission
The mission of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation is to honor the trust of all Texans, ensure public safety and consumer protection, and provide a fair and efficient regulatory environment.

Philosophy
  • Serve the public best by regulating in an open, fair, and consistent manner;
  • Serve the citizens of Texas responsibly with maximum efficiency and transparency;
  • Honor everyone’s right to be heard by providing opportunities for participation for all our customers and employees;
  • Provide the highest level of customer service;
  • Develop leaders who model and foster our Core Values;
  • Embrace change and innovation while never compromising quality;
  • Create efficient and cost-effective partnerships with private and public sectors;
  • Cut costs and reduce waste wherever possible, ensuring wise use of public resources; and
  • Value the dignity and worth of our customers and employees.
 

State of Texas*

Address:
Varies by agency and department - see texas.gov website

Telephone Number:
Varies by agency and department - see texas.gov website



*all information accessed and obtained from the official Texas.gov website and is property of the State of Texas. Information is current as of March 15, 2013. 
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Texas.gov Logo. (Obtained from the official Texas.gov website. The Texas.gov logo is property of the State of Texas)

About the Agency

Texas.gov is a collaborative, public-private partnership between the State of Texas and Texas NICUSA, LLC (TexasOnline). Austin-based Texas NICUSA, LLC is a subsidiary of NIC, the nation's leading provider of official government portals, online services, and secure payment processing solutions.

Texas.gov is powered by the TexasOnline team, a group of 100+ professionals that provide Texas government with efficient, cost-effective ways to develop and maintain online services for all Texans. We offer the following services to government:

  • Application development – We design and build online applications that are accessible, multi-lingual, and available to Texans anytime, anywhere.
  • Technology solutions – We manage the infrastructure, hosting, networking, quality assurance, and security for each online application.
  • Payment processing – Our secure, PCI-compliant payment solution provides customized reporting, reconciliation, and audit services.
  • Marketing and promotion – We help raise awareness and drive adoption of online services with targeted marketing expertise and support.
  • Customer service – Our multi-channel approach is available 24/7 for partner and end user needs.
  • Funding options – We provide flexible funding options and the ability to leverage a statewide contract.
  • Annual Data

Texas.gov currently offers more than 1,000 online services. Since inception in 2000, the website has*:

  • Processed more than 160 million transactions
  • Collected more than $22 billion in state and local revenue
  • Contributed more than $108 million in new revenue to the State's General Revenue Fund