Note: Servicemembers must
make a request for this relief.
In 2003 the Texas
Legislature passed a bill that provides qualified active duty
military personnel serving during a war or national emergency with a
deferral of their property taxes and a waiver of penalties and
interest during the period they are serving outside of Texas.
For the form to apply for the State’s deferral and waiver and a
further explanation of process click on the link below.
Active military personnel not qualifying for the State’s deferral and waiver of
penalties and interest may qualify for property tax relief under the Federal
War and National Defense Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. Under the Act,
servicemembers that qualify pay only 6% interest on delinquent taxes. No
penalty applies.
