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Cameron County chief appraiser outlines tax-code changes, estimates large reduction in business personal property valuations
Summary
The chief appraiser presented changes from the 89th Legislature, including a homestead exemption increase to $140,000 and a business personal property exemption set at $125,000 effective Jan. 1, 2026. He estimated about $675 million in reduced business personal property valuation countywide and explained outreach and appeal procedures.
Richard Molina, chief appraiser of the Cameron Appraisal District, presented the appraisal district’s update to the commissioners on Feb. 10, explaining changes enacted by the 89th Texas Legislature and the district’s expectations for 2026.
Molina said the homestead exemption was increased from $100,000 to $140,000 and the elderly/disabled homestead exemption rose to $60,000. He described the business personal property exemption change, effective Jan. 1, 2026, which raises the automatic…
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