Arbitration Information
Online
Arbitrator Registry Search - Find qualified arbitrators in your area, online.
Arbitration Frequently Asked Questions (PDF, 1.3MB) - Updated November 2010
Arbitrators Who Do Not Accept Expedited Arbitrations (PDF, 9KB) - Updated January 2013
Review this list when selecting an arbitrator if you have filed for Expedited Arbitration.
Forms
Application for Arbitrator Registry - Individuals Only
Application Form to apply to be included as an arbitrator on the Comptroller's Arbitrator Registry. Arbitrator's must conduct arbitrations according to Comptroller Rule 9.804 and all applicable laws. Arbitrators may be selected by property owners from the Arbitration Registry or assigned to an arbitration by random selection.
Request for Binding Arbitration
Request for binding arbitration for a qualified dispute between a property owner and appraisal district. Complete the form and mail or hand deliver the form and a cashiers check or money order to the county appraisal district where the property is located. Do not send the form and check directly to the Comptroller’s office. See the instructions with the form for further details.
Appointment of Arbitrator - Change Request Form
Use this form to request a change in the arbitrator assigned to hear your dispute.
Information Change For Arbitrator Registry
Arbitrators who are currently on the Arbitrator Registry can make changes to the information included in the Registry by completing this form and returning it to the Comptroller’s office. Arbitrators are required to inform the Comptroller if any information previously submitted to the Comptroller’s office, which was included in the application for arbitrator registry, has changed.
Appointment of Agent for Binding Arbitration
Use this form to authorize an individual, other than an attorney, to take any action on your behalf relating to arbitration under Chapter 41A of the Texas Property Tax Code. You should read all applicable laws and rules carefully, including Chapter 41A of the Texas Property Tax Code and Comptroller Rule 9.804.
All forms are PDF files. If you do not already have Adobe Acrobat Reader, you will need to download the latest version to view and print the forms.
Rules
Rule 9.804
Arbitration of Appraisal Review Board Determinations
Links
Appraisal District Directory
Information on the county appraisal districts, including phone numbers, addresses, e-mail, the names of the chief appraiser.
2012 Appraisal Review Board Manual
Manual explains the responsibilities of the county appraisal review board and the duties of the appraisal review board members.
Below are links to some arbitration and alternative dispute resolution classes, seminars or training. These links are as is and are meant neither as an endorsement of the class or as automatic qualification for compliance with Tax Code Chapter 41A. Anyone signing up for any class, seminar or training should verify it meets the requirements under Tax Code Chapter 41A for all required training, both initial training and continuing education, outlined in that statute. There may be many more providers and this set of links should not be considered all inclusive.
Associated with a university or college:
Southern Methodist University — Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education
University of Texas at Austin — School of Law
Dallas Community College District — North Lake College
University of Wisconsin-Madison — Continuing Studies
Associated with a real estate trade association:
Associated with a legal trade association: