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April 30, 2020
Mr. Mike O'Donnell
Chairman, Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors
2500 Handley-Ederviile Road
Fort Worth, TX 76 1 1 8-6909
Dear Mr. ODonnell,
I hope this letter finds you safe and healthy. I am writing to make you aware of testimony at the
Senate Finance Committee's February hearing to monitor appraisal-related legislation.
Specifically, our committee received an interim charge related to appraisal districts. In
preparation for and during the hearing, the committee received information demonstrating a
significant increase in appraisal protests in Tarrant County over the past five years. As I
understand it, the number of protests in Tarrant County far exceed the increases in other major
metropolitan counties. On behalf of the constituents I represent in Tarrant County, I would
request that the Board of Directors investigate the reasons for such a large increase -- and to
specifically look into whether software used by the district is playing a role. Troubles with the
software were cited in a recent audit, and I would be interested to know what steps have been
taken to address the issues.
I have filed appraisal reform legislation the past two IegisIative sessions, and the Legislature has
approved reforms in response to our constituents who wan:to make sure appraisals are fair and
transparent. As your State Senator, I welcome any suggestions you may have for statutory
changes at the state level to increase the Board of Director's ability to govern the District and its
personnel. If you would like more information on this or other information received by my office
please contact my Legislative Director Michael Ruggieri at Michael.ruggieri@senate.texas.gov.
The job with which you have been entrusted is vital and directly impacts hundreds of thousands
of taxpayers each year. I greatly appreciate your service.
Very truly yours,
Senator Jane Nelson
CC: TCAD Board of Directors