Texas Over-65 Property Tax Exemption

Galveston County Tax Appraisal District

Available Property Tax Relief

About This Program

The Grant Map catalogs Texas Over-65 Property Tax Exemption in its La Marque, TX research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.

Texas homeowners age 65 or older receive an additional $10,000 homestead exemption on their property taxes. Also freezes school district taxes at the amount paid the year you qualify. Surviving spouses may continue the exemption.

Tax savings based on $10,000 exemption plus school tax freeze

The cited general URL responded on 2026-07-21; it does not confirm this program or amount.

Record set last reviewed 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

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Key Details

  • Additional $10,000 homestead exemption at age 65
  • Freezes school district taxes at current amount
  • No income requirements
  • Must be homestead property
  • Surviving spouse can continue exemption

How to Apply

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Program phone: (409) 935-1980

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Your application paperwork

Documents you will likely need

  • Your federal tax return for the year of the work (this benefit is claimed on your taxes, not through a separate application).
  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
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Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Apply any time after turning 65

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Frequently asked questions

What amount is listed for Texas Over-65 Property Tax Exemption in La Marque, TX?

The Grant Map record states: Additional $10,000 homestead exemption. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.

What audience tags are recorded for Texas Over-65 Property Tax Exemption in La Marque?

The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a no-income-limit tag. It carries a senior-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.

How do I apply for Texas Over-65 Property Tax Exemption in La Marque, TX?

Confirm the application route directly with Galveston County Tax Appraisal District; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call (409) 935-1980. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.

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