Texas ranks ninth nationally in property taxes, with values rising sharply in 2026 across major metro areas. Houston's Harris County saw residential values up 4.5%, commercial up 6.7%. Dallas-Fort Worth suburbs experienced strong growth, especially in business real estate. Austin's Travis County had a 3.6% residential increase, with luxury homes surging. Some counties like Williamson and Bexar saw residential declines. Property tax exemptions and appeals help reduce taxable values despite rising rates.