Bosque Central Appraisal District

Bosque Central Appraisal District The Bosque Central Appraisal District is responsible for fairly determining the value of all real and business personal property within Bosque County.

NOTICE OF ESTIMATED TAXES AND TAX RATE ADOPTION INFORMATION Visit Texas.gov/propertytaxes to find a link to your local p...
09/05/2026

NOTICE OF ESTIMATED TAXES AND TAX RATE ADOPTION INFORMATION

Visit Texas.gov/propertytaxes to find a link to your local property tax database on which you can easily access information regarding your property taxes, including information regarding the amount of taxes that each entity that taxes your property will impose if the entity adopts its proposed tax rate. Your local property tax database will be updated regularly during August and September as local elected officials propose and adopt the property tax rates that will determine how much you pay in property taxes.

You may also access the Bosque County site directly using the following link:
https://bosque.countytaxrates.com/tax

To register to receive notifications regarding updates to the property tax database:
Visit Bosque.CountyTaxRates.com, search for your property, and click View. Once on the property page, click the "Subscribe to Notifications" button in the top right-hand corner. Enter your information, agree to receive email notifications, and click Confirm.

Property owners have the right to request information from the assessor of each taxing unit for their property. You may request their contact information from your local Tax Assessor-Collector:

Bosque County Tax Assessor-Collector
Cindy Anderson
102 W. Morgan, P.O. Box 3446, Meridian, TX 76665-0346
☎ (254) 435-2301 | 📠 (254) 435-2822

Questions about your appraised value:
Bosque Central Appraisal District
☎ (254) 435-2304 | 📱 Toll-Free/Text: (855) 435-2304
🌐 www.BosqueCAD.com | 📍 9293 Hwy 6, Meridian, TX 76665

Last of our three Transparency Star spotlights: Public Pensions.The Public Pensions Transparency Star recognizes governm...
09/04/2026

Last of our three Transparency Star spotlights: Public Pensions.

The Public Pensions Transparency Star recognizes government entities that openly disclose how employee retirement benefits are funded. This matters because pension obligations represent a long-term financial commitment that taxpayers have a right to understand.

BCAD employees are members of the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS). Here’s a quick snapshot:

- Funded ratio: 91.90% (assets exceed projected liabilities — a healthy position)
- Employee contribution: 7% of each paycheck
- Employer matching: 250%
- TCDRS total fund 2024 return: 10.26%

We publish all of this — plan details, assets, liabilities, annualized returns, and more — at BosqueCAD.com/public-pensions.

No mysteries. No fine print. Just the numbers.

Effective September 1, 2025, Texas law has strengthened budget transparency requirements for local government entities u...
09/04/2026

Effective September 1, 2025, Texas law has strengthened budget transparency requirements for local government entities under House Bill 1522 (89th Texas Legislature).

What this means for Bosque County property owners:

📋 Three Full Business Days — Local governing bodies must publicly post budget documents and fiscal impact statements at least three full business days before any meeting where financial matters are discussed. This replaces the previous 72-hour rule.

📄 Budget Documents Required — When a governing body discusses financial matters, the relevant budget documents and impact statements must be made available to the public in advance.

📅 Fiscal Year Posting — For entities with fiscal years starting September 1, proposed budget documents must be publicly posted in compliance with these new timelines.

Why this matters:

These changes give you more time to review budget proposals before your elected officials vote on them. If your local taxing entity is proposing a property tax rate increase, you should have access to the supporting budget documents well in advance of any vote.

🏛 Attend public hearings. Review proposed budgets. Ask questions. Hold your elected officials accountable.

🌐 Track proposed tax rates: Bosque.CountyTaxRates.com
🌐 Read the full bill text: capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB01522F.htm

Appraisal questions only: (254) 435-2304 | www.BosqueCAD.com

09/04/2026

The Bosque Central Appraisal District is responsible for fairly determining the value of all real and business personal property within Bosque County.

Bosque CAD

💡 DID YOU KNOW? — Your Tax Bill 💡💰 Tax bill = TAXABLE VALUE × TAX RATE.🏛 Multiple taxing units on your bill.❌ BCAD does ...
09/03/2026

💡 DID YOU KNOW? — Your Tax Bill 💡

💰 Tax bill = TAXABLE VALUE × TAX RATE.

🏛 Multiple taxing units on your bill.

❌ BCAD does NOT appear on your tax bill — we don’t receive any Property Taxes or payments.

📅 2026 taxes due January 31, 2027.

☎ (254) 435-2304 | 🌐 www.BosqueCAD.com

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❓ What Is a Property Tax Exemption — and Why Does It Matter?An exemption reduces the taxable value of your property — me...
09/03/2026

❓ What Is a Property Tax Exemption — and Why Does It Matter?
An exemption reduces the taxable value of your property — meaning you pay less.
Example: $250,000 appraised value – $140,000 Homestead = significantly lower taxable value
Common exemptions: Homestead, Over-65, Disabled, Disabled Veteran, Surviving Spouse
All exemptions require an application. They are NOT automatic.
📅 Deadline: April 30, 2027
📝 Apply: www.BosqueCAD.com
👉 Share with someone who might not know exemptions exist.

The Bosque Central Appraisal District is a public agency accountable to the people of Bosque County.Our operating budget...
09/03/2026

The Bosque Central Appraisal District is a public agency accountable to the people of Bosque County.

Our operating budget is funded by the taxing entities we serve, the county, school districts, and municipalities, proportional to their share of the tax base. We do not receive State of Texas funding or property taxes.

Our annual budget is approved by our Board of Directors and is a matter of public
record. Board meetings are open to the public.

📅 Next Board Meeting: Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 6:00 PM.
📍 Meridian Civic Center, 309 W River St, Meridian, Texas
📄 Agenda and Livestream link available on our website:
🌐 bosquecad.com/boardmeetings

We welcome public attendance and input. Transparency is not a policy we fulfill,
it is a standard we uphold.

📄 Board meeting agendas and minutes: bosquecad.com/boardmeetings/

For questions, contact our office:
☎ (254) 435-2304 | 📱 Toll-Free/Text: (855) 435-2304

🌐 www.BosqueCAD.com | 🕐 Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

During Truth in Taxation season, your local taxing entities are required by Texas law to follow specific transparency an...
09/03/2026

During Truth in Taxation season, your local taxing entities are required by Texas law to follow specific transparency and notification procedures before adopting their property tax rates.

Here is what the law requires:

📋 Publish Tax Rate Calculations — Taxing units must post their no-new-revenue rate and voter-approval rate calculations on the Truth in Taxation website maintained by the appraisal district at Bosque.CountyTaxRates.com.

🌐 Post on Their Websites — Cities and counties must post the Notice of Tax Rate prominently on their homepage. If proposing a rate above the no-new-revenue rate, the public hearing notice must be posted prominently on their homepage at least seven days before the hearing — and remain until the hearing concludes.

📰 Publish in Newspapers — If a taxing unit proposes a rate that exceeds the no-new-revenue or voter-approval rate, it must publish a notice in the newspaper (at least quarter-page, 24-point headline or larger) — not in the legal notices or classifieds section.

📢 Hold Public Hearings — If a proposed rate exceeds the no-new-revenue rate, a public hearing must be held before adoption. You have the right to attend and comment.

📺 Television Notice — If a taxing unit has free access to a television channel, it must request at least five 60-second notices per day between 7 AM and 9 PM for seven days before the vote.

📅 Budget Posting Requirements — Taxing units must publicly post budget documents and impact statements at least three full business days before any meeting where financial matters are discussed (HB 1522, 89th Legislature, effective 9/1/2025).

🗳 Voter-Approval Rate — If a taxing unit adopts a rate above the voter-approval rate, an automatic election may be triggered.

ISDs have their own separate set of requirements under the Education Code.

All of this information should be available to you — it is your right as a Texas taxpayer.

🌐 Track all proposed rates: Bosque.CountyTaxRates.com
🌐 Statewide database: Texas.gov/propertytaxes
🌐 More information: comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/truth-in-taxation/

Appraisal questions only: (254) 435-2304 | www.BosqueCAD.com

🏛 Senior Citizens & Veterans — Are You Getting Every Exemption?Over-65 / Disabled: Additional $40,000 school exemption +...
09/02/2026

🏛 Senior Citizens & Veterans — Are You Getting Every Exemption?

Over-65 / Disabled: Additional $40,000 school exemption + tax freeze
Disabled Veterans: Partial or full exemptions based on disability rating
100% disabled veterans may qualify for a FULL homestead exemption
Surviving spouses may also qualify

These exemptions must be applied for — they are NOT automatic.

📝 Apply: www.BosqueCAD.com | Deadline: April 30, 2027
👉 Share with a senior or veteran. They may be leaving money on the table.

Your appraisal district determines the appraised value of your property. However, the appraisal district does not set th...
09/02/2026

Your appraisal district determines the appraised value of your property.

However, the appraisal district does not set the tax rates for the local taxing units or determine the final amount of your tax bill.

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9293 Highway 6
Meridian, TX
76665

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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