Webb Lawsuit Property Tax Savings over $600,000 in 2024
Judicial appeals are the ultimate showdown between the taxpayer and the Webb County Appraisal District (WCAD). These district court cases see the taxpayer and their legal team match wits against that of WCAD. Due to the expense, these lawsuits are truly rarefied air when it comes to property tax protests. O’Connor is here to help you get the win at the biggest stage of them all. Join the Property Tax Protection Program™ today and get help building your legal squad from the ground up. Enroll, relax, and save.
Judicial Appeals by Property Type Webb CountySource: Texas Comptroller, compiled by O’Connor, and not affiliated with any appraisal district.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||
| Total Number of lawsuits | 13 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 72 | 118 | |
| Single Family Residential | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | |
| Multi Family Residential | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 11 | |
| Commercial real and personal property | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 19 | 24 | 56 | 87 | |
| All Other | 2 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 14 | |
Texas property owners should protest annually since You can’t evaluate the strength of your appeal until you obtain the hearing evidence file. You have to protest to obtain the hearing evidence file (available free upon request via U.S. mail).
WCAD Judicial Appeals
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The battleground for the truly elite properties of Webb County, district court lawsuits require expert witnesses, sharp attorneys, and the resources to pull the whole thing off. With billions of dollars in property value on the line every year, each side of the conflict has a lot to gain.
O’Connor is here to grant over 50 years of experience to your tax reduction journey. O’Connor will build your team from the ground up and will take responsibility for all legal fees. You will only pay for the service if you land a reduction in your taxes at this highest level. As one of the largest firms in America, O’Connor has the resources to back you all the way.
WCAD Judicial Appeals Filed by Property Type
Due to their cost, the majority of judicial appeals are for businesses of some sort. These are the only properties that can justify the resources needed to even get an appeal to court, let alone win. With a portfolio of evidence and a crack legal team, taxpayers are usually at a strong advantage at this stage, and WCAD often backs down by offering a settlement before trial can begin.
There were 118 judicial appeals filed in 2025, the most yet seen in the county. Of these, 87 were for commercial properties, while industrial facilities accounted for 14. Apartments also added 11 cases to the mix. Single family homes came in last with six cases on the docket. All of these were record highs.
Value Involved in Judicial Appeals - Webb CountySource: Texas Comptroller, compiled by O’Connor, and not affiliated with any appraisal district.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||
| Value of All Judicial Appeals | 0.134 | 0.160 | 0.158 | 0.250 | 0.327 | 0.404 | 0.249 | 0.302 | 0.355 | 0.666 | 0.976 | |
| Single Family Res | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.003 | 0.007 | |
| Multi Family Res | 0.004 | 0.004 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.003 | 0.065 | 0.127 | |
| Commercial | 0.105 | 0.113 | 0.112 | 0.211 | 0.183 | 0.155 | 0.114 | 0.234 | 0.232 | 0.507 | 0.782 | |
| All Other | 0.025 | 0.043 | 0.047 | 0.039 | 0.144 | 0.249 | 0.135 | 0.068 | 0.121 | 0.091 | 0.06 | |
Texas property owners should protest annually since An annual appeal minimizes property taxes, sometimes well below market value.
WCAD Value Involved in Judicial Appeals
When all put together, $976 million in property value hung in the balance in 2024, the most yet seen in the county. $782 million of this was from commercial properties alone, which is typical for Texas. Apartments came in second with $127 million, a new record. Industrial, oil, and gas properties were responsible for $60 million, while a few houses combined for a staggering $7 million. The reputation for this type of litigation being reserved for truly premium real estate was certainly well deserved.