Texas local governments are largely funded by property taxes. This makes property taxes a significant cost of doing business in Texas, particularly for property-intensive businesses. The ability to challenge a property’s taxable valuation is tightly controlled by Texas law, and there are many potential pitfalls for the owner. Our lawyers have practiced for nearly twenty years in the area of property tax litigation, giving us the ability to handle virtually any aspect of this complex field. Our practice emphasizes representation of commercial property owners. (We seldom accept representation on residential valuation challenges.) While most of our work is done at our standard hourly rates, our firm will consider handling property tax litigation on a flat fee or contingent fee basis, in appropriate cases, and within the discretion of our attorneys. While each property--and every lawsuit--is unique, and no particular results can be guaranteed, some representative matters handled include: *