Texas County-by-County Exemption Comparison
Last Updated: August 31, 2026
Compare up to 4 Texas counties' verified local-option exemption figures side by side.
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| County | Harris County | Dallas County |
|---|---|---|
| School exemption | $2,00,000 | $2,00,000 |
| Local option status | Verified | Verified |
| Local option detail | Non-school taxing units in Harris County offer local-option 65+ exemptions as low as the statutory minimum of $3,000. Amounts vary by unit (county, city, hospital district, MUD, etc.) — confirm the exact figure for your specific taxing units with HCAD. | The City of Dallas offers an additional local-option 65+/disabled exemption of $175,000 (raised from $153,400 in 2025). This is a City of Dallas figure, not a Dallas County figure — confirm which taxing units apply to your address. |
| Filing deadline | April 30 | April 30 |
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Compares what the over-65 exemption is worth across Texas counties, since local-option exemptions differ. It is free, needs no account or email address, and runs entirely in your browser — the numbers you type are never sent to this site, stored, or logged.
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