News and Updates from the Office of Rick Barnes.

United by a shared commitment to excellence, we are a team of dedicated professionals who serve with joy, respect, and integrity.

What’s In Store This Week:

Holiday Hours

Property Tax Reminders

New ID Requirements for Registration

Important Deadline: Property Taxes Due Jan 31

Please mark your calendars. January 31 is the final deadline to pay property taxes to avoid penalty and interest.

General Accounts: This is the last day to pay before accounts become delinquent.

Please ensure your payment is postmarked or processed online by January 31 to avoid any additional fees.

Quarter Payment Option

Pay taxes in four equal installments.  In order to qualify for this option, the property (1) must be your residence homestead, (2) must have an Over 65 Exemption; or (3) must have a Disability Exemption.  Payments are due January 31, March 31, May 31 and July 31.

Haven’t Received Your Tax Statement Yet?

Please be advised that all Tarrant County tax statements have now been mailed. If you have not yet received your property tax statement, please contact our office immediately so we can assist you.  

Call: 817-884-1100

Email: [email protected]

Reminder:  Statements are available to view online.

Mineral Account Update

Mineral account bills were mailed out on January 5, 2026. Please note that the Tarrant Appraisal District recently changed mineral vendors from Pritchard & Abbot to Capitol Appraisal. Due to this change, the system encountered challenges during the migration of the multi-mineral accounts. In this mailing, you may receive most minerals bundled in one statement, while still receiving single statements for individual accounts. We appreciate your patience as we work diligently with the Tarrant Appraisal District to correct this issue.

🏠 Property Tax Payment Reminder

Need help figuring out how much property tax you owe? We’re here to help!

📞 Call us at 817‑884‑1100 for assistance.

💻 Check your account online anytime — view details and updates to your Tarrant County Tax Office account from the comfort of your home or mobile device, available 24/7.

⚠️ Please note: Confidential accounts are not accessible online, but payments can still be made by phone or in person.

✅ Fast & Secure Payment Options

• Use our online portal

• Pay by phone at 817‑884‑1110

• Visit us in person

These methods help avoid delays, lost mail, or stolen payments — ensuring your payment is processed quickly and securely.

If your mortgage company is responsible for paying your property taxes and you receive a tax statement, please contact them and forward the statement to your mortgage company.

Please Note: If your mortgage company is Penny Mac, your property taxes will not be paid until the end of January and will be processed after that date.

Questions? Please contact our office at 817-884-1100.

Important: Double-Check Your Property Tax Payment

We have received reports from taxpayers who received an initial payment confirmation from our system, only to discover days later that their financial institution rejected the transaction. Please be aware that the Tax Office has no control over these bank denials. To ensure a successful payment process, please review your online banking or account activity within 5–7 days of the transaction to confirm the funds have posted.

Friendly Reminder for Dealers

Yellow SIT Property Tax Statements

If you receive a yellow Annual SIT Property Tax Statement from the Tarrant County Tax Office and pay into your 2025 SIT escrow account, please do not pay from the statement until the transfer is complete.  Important:  Statements include: “Do Not Pay from this statement.”  Escrowed funds will be applied automatically in mid-January.

Escrow Transfer Highlights:

• Funds are transferred mid-January to pay taxes.

• No action is needed unless your 2025 escrow account has no funds.

Deficiency Notices:
If escrow doesn’t cover the full amount, a Deficiency Notice will be mailed showing the remaining balance.