Texas homeowners who believe the appraised value of their property is too high may protest with the appraisal district.
Elections for appraisal district boards are done by the cities and counties that benefit from the appraisals issued, creating what some see as a conflict of interest.
The recent tornado that tore through north Dallas is estimated to have caused $2 billion worth of property damage according to county officials.
While many state lawmakers have praised the property tax reform legislation, citizens in places like Tarrant County have seen tax appraisals increase by 75 percent in the last decade.
