COMAL COUNTY UPGRADES OUTDATED HOMESTEAD ADMINISTRATION JUST IN TIME TO MEET TEXAS'S NEW TAX LAW REQUIREMENTS

Comal County found a fast, effective solution—TrueRoll—to manage their homestead
administration, meet new Texas compliance requirements, and ensure tax equity.

AUSTIN, Texas, March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Comal County joins the growing number of Texas counties that have implemented state-of-the-art technology, TrueRoll, to transform their homestead administration at a critical time.

Most appraisal districts manually manage homestead eligibility, which determines tax discounts. Life events like moving or death can make a homestead ineligible. The assessor's office has to check these details manually by searching obits and address listings to keep records current. Frequent life changes and heavy staff workloads make it difficult to keep tax rolls updated with the latest homestead eligibility status. Thus, tax breaks can be inequitably applied, which has a negative impact on local schools and other important services.

To avoid this issue, the State recently passed a new law (SB1801) that requires Texas appraisal districts to periodically review homestead exemption eligibility. Some counties have asked residents to reapply to confirm their status, though this isn't necessary. It's added a lot of work to appraisal districts' workload and caused taxpayer frustration. 

Luckily, TrueRoll eliminates manual administration of homesteads to reduce staff time by up to 60%. The technology uses databases and matching algorithms to cross-reference homestead details and flag potential ineligibilities automatically. The Comal appraisal district can focus on inspecting only those with eligibility concerns and be confident the other homesteads are eligible without contacting those taxpayers. This makes the Comal Appraisal District compliant and taxpayer-friendly. 

"We've seen many Texas governments struggle to address the new tax code's requirements,"  said Tyler Masterson, founder and CEO of TrueRoll. "We're proud to offer a solution that helps Texas governments avoid this challenge by using automation to lighten the load."

For inquiries or to schedule an interview, contact TrueRoll Marketing at [email protected].

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About TrueRoll: TrueRoll is the only platform designed to simplify the full lifecycle of homestead benefits—from application to removal. Recognized on GovTech's Top 100 list of companies driving change in the public sector for four consecutive years, TrueRoll combines advanced technology with expert services to automate processes, ensure compliance, and protect communities. Trusted by counties nationwide, TrueRoll delivers unmatched accuracy, efficiency, and transparency for end-to-end homestead administration.  Discover more at trueroll.io.

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