Bosque Central Appraisal District

06/10/2026

📖 Why does Bosque Central Appraisal District exist at all?
It's actually a pretty good story, and it starts with a problem.

Before 1982, there was no appraisal district. Every taxing entity in Texas, your county, your school district, your city, ran its own separate appraisal operation. That meant the same piece of land could carry three different values depending on which entity was looking at it. It also meant local appraisers faced real political pressure. Keep a neighbor's value low. Look the other way for a big landowner. The system rewarded favoritism and punished consistency.

The Texas Legislature decided that wasn't good enough.

In 1979, they passed Senate Bill 621, creating one centralized, independent appraisal district per county, effective 1982. The idea was straightforward: separate the people who determine value from the people who set tax rates. One office. One value per property. No stake in what anyone pays.

That's BCAD.

We don't set your tax rate. We don't collect your taxes. We don't benefit when values go up. We're governed by a board of directors appointed by the taxing entities we serve, your county, your school district, your city, but we answer to Texas Tax Code §23.01, which requires us to appraise at market value regardless of who's asking or what's convenient.

The political pressure that corrupted the old system? It's exactly what this structure was designed to prevent.

That's not an accident. That's the point.
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06/04/2026

06/03/2026

💡 DID YOU KNOW? — Agricultural Land in Bosque County

🌾 91.29% of Bosque County land receives agricultural appraisal.
💰 Ag appraisal values land on productivity, not market value. The productivity value is not a percentage, but a value. The Market Value has NO effect on productivity value
⚠️ If ag land changes to non-ag use, a rollback tax covers up to 3 years of the difference.
🐄 Qualifying uses: livestock, crops, beekeeping, wildlife management, and more.

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06/03/2026

📅 BCAD BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

The Bosque Central Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 6:00 PM.

📍 Location: Meridian Civic Center, 309 W River St, Meridian, Texas 76665

The meeting is open to the public. Bosque County residents are welcome to attend.

📄 Agenda and supporting documents are available on our website:
🌐 bosquecad.com/boardmeetings

For questions, contact our office:
☎ (254) 435-2304 | 📱 Toll-Free/Text: (855) 435-2304
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06/03/2026

📅 BCAD BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

The Bosque Central Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM.

📍 Location: BCAD, 9293 Hwy 6, Meridian, TX 76665

The meeting is open to the public. Bosque County residents are welcome to attend.

📄 Agenda and supporting documents are available on our website:
🌐 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

06/02/2026

Filed a protest? Here is what to expect next.

After you file, you may be scheduled for an informal hearing with one of our appraisers. This is a conversation, not a courtroom.

Tips to prepare:
📂 Bring documentation: sales of comparable nearby properties, repair estimates, independent appraisals
📸 Photos of the interior, damage, deferred maintenance, or condition issues affecting value
📋 Be specific: citing a nearby comparable sale is more persuasive than general statements about the market

If you and the appraiser reach an agreement, your value will be updated. If not, you have the right to proceed to a formal Appraisal Review Board (ARB) hearing, an independent panel of Bosque County Property Owners, not BCAD employees, who hear both sides before making a determination.

Questions about your hearing?
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05/28/2026

💡 DID YOU KNOW? — Bosque County Property Facts
Bosque County has one of the most diverse property landscapes in Central Texas.
📊 BCAD appraises every parcel each year, thousands of properties.
🌾 A significant portion of land qualifies for agricultural or wildlife management valuations.
🏡 The Homestead Exemption can reduce your taxable value by up to $200,000 for school taxes.
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05/26/2026

⚠️ Missed the May 21 Protest Deadline?

If you missed the deadline to protest your 2026 appraised value, you may still have options under Texas law.

Late protests may be accepted if:

✅ You did not receive a required notice from the appraisal district (Tax Code §41.411)

✅ You were on full-time active military duty outside the U.S. (Tax Code §41.412)

✅ You were working offshore on a drilling or production platform (Tax Code §41.412)

✅ The ARB determines you had “good cause” for missing the deadline and you filed before the appraisal records are approved (typically middle of July)

You 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘵 include a letter explaining why you missed the deadline. This letter must explain only why you missed the deadline. It 𝐂𝐀𝐍 𝐍𝐎𝐓 include why you are protesting, information about your protest, or anything that is remotely about your protest itself.

⚠️ Good cause = a reason that was not intentional or the result of conscious indifference

If you believe any of these apply, contact our office as soon as possible.

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05/22/2026

The 2026 property value protest deadline has passed. If you filed a protest, here is what to expect next.

What happens after you file:

📋 Informal Review
In most cases, you will be contacted to schedule an informal meeting with one of our appraisers. This is a conversation — not a formal hearing. Bring your evidence: comparable sales, photos of condition issues, independent appraisals. Many protests are resolved at this stage.

⚖️ Formal ARB Hearing
If your case is not resolved informally, it will be scheduled before the Appraisal Review Board (ARB) — an independent panel of citizens, not BCAD employees. Both sides present evidence and the ARB issues a determination. You may appear in person, by phone, or by written affidavit.

📅 Timeline
Hearings are typically scheduled within several weeks of the protest deadline. You will receive written notice of your hearing date and time. Please check the mailing address and contact information you provided on your protest form.

Have questions about the status of your protest?
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05/22/2026

The Bosque Central Appraisal District will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day.

We honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their dedication and courage are the foundation of the freedoms we enjoy.

We will reopen Tuesday, May 26 at 8:00 AM.

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