The Tarrant Appraisal District is responsible for assessing home values all across the county, and have a big influence on residents’ annual property tax bill. But residents have raised concerns about a lack of transparency in the appraisal district. The Fort Worth Report is following the latest developments in the district, uncovering lapses in accountability, and explaining how they affect Tarrant County residents.
Tarrant Appraisal District board votes to keep chief appraiser. But there are concerns
Chief Appraiser Jeff Law, who for months has faced controversy and scrutiny, will remain in his post as head of the Tarrant Appraisal District following two hours of closed-door deliberation by its board of directors. The board voted to draft a “letter of repair” to give Law 90 days to address some of the issues…