03/06/2026
Dear Citizens of Texas County,
You may have seen several posts circulating on Facebook regarding how the County Assessor’s Office operates and how property values are determined. Unfortunately, some of the information being shared is partially or completely untrue. The ad valorem process is complicated and can be confusing if only part of the story is told. I would like to help set the record straight.
My office is, and always has been, transparent to the public. We maintain a website and help citizens understand and navigate the protest process.
As Assessor, I am sworn to follow the laws of the State of Oklahoma. I do not make the laws; I am required to administer them. The protest process exists to help both the taxpayer and the Assessor identify and correct any errors before the tax roll is certified to the state.
Our office is required to physically inspect properties at least once every four years. In some cases, we may visit a property several years in a row—for example, if the property has recently sold and where it falls within the re-evaluation calendar, or if a new improvement was not finished and we need to return the following year to recheck it.
Fair Cash Value (Market Value) is adjusted each year based on sales from the previous year. Taxable Fair Cash Value (Capped Value) may increase by up to 3% for homestead or agricultural property or 5% for other properties if the Fair Cash Value is higher than the Taxable Fair Cash Value. This is a great benefit to long term owners!
The goal of the state legislated taxing system is for the capped value to eventually reach the market value. This can occur when a property sells and the cap is removed the following year, allowing the Taxable Fair Cash Value to be adjusted to the Fair Cash Value.
If you receive a Notice of Increase in Valuation, the information on how to protest is clearly explained on the back of the form. If you have questions, our office is always available to assist you and provide answers.
Our office has passed the state equalization and performance audit every year since 2015. Our office was recently recognized by Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector Cindy Byrd for our audit score. We remain committed to serving the citizens of Texas County with fairness, transparency, and professionalism.
