In Texas, which entity is responsible for appraising property values for ad valorem tax purposes?
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D) The county appraisal district (CAD), governed by a chief appraiser
Under Texas Tax Code §6.01, each county has a central appraisal district (CAD) headed by a chief appraiser. The CAD appraises all property within the county for all taxing entities (school districts, cities, counties, etc.).
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