Texas Agricultural & Timber Tax Compliance Guides

Plain-language guides to help Texas landowners understand their agricultural and timber tax valuations, avoid rollback taxes, and maintain compliance with their county appraisal district.

Agricultural Exemption in Texas — Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about qualifying for, applying for, and maintaining a 1-D-1 agricultural tax valuation in Texas. Covers qualifying uses, minimum acreage, intensity standards, and filing requirements.

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Rollback Taxes Explained

What happens when you lose your agricultural valuation — how rollback taxes are calculated under HB 3833, common triggers, and how to protect yourself. Includes real-world examples showing the financial impact.

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Intensity Standards Guide

Understanding the minimum agricultural activity levels required by your county appraisal district — what they are, how they're measured, and what happens when you fall below them.

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Animal Unit Equivalents

Complete reference for animal unit (AU) calculations in Texas — how different livestock types convert to standard animal units for stocking rate compliance.

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