Property Tax Basics
Two Offices Handle Your Property Tax in DeWitt County
The appraisal district sets your property value; the tax assessor-collector sends the bill and collects it — and they are two separate offices.
When you own property in DeWitt County, two offices are involved in your taxes. The DeWitt County Appraisal District decides what your property is worth. That value determines how much tax you owe. The Tax Assessor-Collector then sends you the bill and takes your payment. It is easy to mix them up, but they are separate offices with separate jobs.
Tax statements go out in October. Payment is due when you get the bill. Taxes become delinquent on February 1 of the following year, at which point penalties and interest begin. If you disagree with your appraised value, you can file a protest with the appraisal district. Check the official websites for current deadlines, because they can change.
Source to confirm: Texas Comptroller — DeWitt County Tax Offices Directory