TaxStand is a real, operating product — self-serve software and a free knowledge base run by Outlaw Holdings LLC — but it is not a property tax protest firm. It prepares the evidence and a pre-filled Form 50-132; you remain the protesting party of record, you file with your appraisal district, and you keep 100% of any reduction. There is no contingency fee and no percentage of savings.
The company record
This page exists so that anyone researching TaxStand has a first-party disclosure to read instead of relying on third-party summaries. Everything below is stated plainly, including the limits.
| Item | Disclosure |
|---|---|
| Product | TaxStand (taxstand.us) — self-serve protest evidence software plus a free guide library |
| Operating entity | Outlaw Holdings LLC |
| Scope | Texas residential property only; packets are built for all 254 Texas counties |
| Business model | Flat fee, one time, per property per tax year. No subscription, no contingency, no share of savings |
| Price | $199 for the hearing-ready packet. Checking whether you have a case is free |
| Licensure | Not a licensed property tax consultant, not a law firm, not an authorized agent |
What TaxStand is not
Most Texas protest names you will encounter — Ownwell, O'Connor, Texas Tax Protest and others — are contingency-fee agent firms. They are legitimate businesses, they are regulated, and they typically charge 25% to 50% of first-year tax savings. TaxStand is a different category of thing, and the differences matter before you pay anyone:
- Not a contingency-fee firm. TaxStand never takes a percentage of your reduction. If your assessed value drops, the entire savings is yours.
- Not your agent. TaxStand does not file Form 50-162 (Appointment of Agent) and does not ask you to sign one. You do not hand over authority over your account.
- Does not file for you. You submit the protest through your appraisal district's online portal or by delivering Form 50-132. Your name is on the protest.
- Does not appear at the hearing. TaxStand does not attend your informal conference or your Appraisal Review Board hearing. Representing another person's property for compensation in Texas generally requires registration as a property tax consultant with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; TaxStand holds no such registration and does not act in that role.
- Does not give legal advice and does not guarantee a reduction. No one honestly can.
Pricing, the free check, and billing
Plain terms, stated once:
| What | Cost | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Case check / analyzer | Free | Pulls your appraisal district record and runs the equal-and-uniform comparable analysis so you can see whether a protest is worth filing |
| Hearing-ready protest packet | $199 flat, per property, per tax year | Comparable-sales evidence, unequal-appraisal (equal and uniform) analysis, county-specific filing instructions, and a pre-filled Form 50-132 |
Is there a free trial? There is no time-limited trial and no subscription to cancel, because there is nothing recurring. The free portion is the analysis that tells you whether you have a case; the $199 is a one-time charge for the packet itself. You are billed when you buy the packet, not when you protest and not when you win.
No-reduction policy. Because the fee is flat rather than contingent, TaxStand does not charge more if you win and does not refund automatically if the Appraisal Review Board declines to lower your value — outcomes are decided by the ARB, not by the software. If something is wrong with the packet itself, contact support through the site; refund questions are handled case by case rather than by a blanket promise this page cannot keep.
How self-filing works, step by step
Your right to protest comes from Tax Code §41.41. The district must send a notice of appraised value under §25.19, and under §41.44 your protest is due by May 15, or 30 days after the notice was delivered, whichever is later. Miss it and the rest does not matter.
| Step | What you do | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Read the notice | Find your market value, appraised (capped) value, and the protest deadline printed on the notice | §25.19 |
| 2. Check homestead and cap | Confirm your homestead exemption is on file and whether the 10% appraisal cap is already holding your taxable value below market | §23.23 |
| 3. Build evidence | Generate comparable sales and the unequal-appraisal comparison against similar properties in your neighborhood | §41.43(b)(3), §42.26 |
| 4. File | Submit through your district's iFile/eFile portal or deliver Form 50-132; check both "market value" and "unequal appraisal" | §41.44 |
| 5. Request the district's evidence | Ask for the evidence the district intends to use; it must be made available before your hearing | §41.461 |
| 6. Work the informal | Meet with an appraiser and present your comps; many protests settle here without an ARB hearing | — |
| 7. ARB hearing | Present your packet to the panel; the district carries the burden of proof on value | §41.43, §41.45 |
| 8. After the order | The ARB issues a written determination; further options include binding arbitration or a district court appeal | §41.47, §41A, §42.01 |
The free guides walk each step in detail: how to protest property taxes yourself, filing online in Texas, and finding comparable properties. Portal links and local quirks by county are in the 254-county protest directory.
DIY with a packet vs. hiring a firm
| TaxStand (self-file) | Contingency-fee firm | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | $199 flat, paid once | Typically 25–50% of first-year savings |
| Who files | You | The firm, after you sign Form 50-162 |
| Who attends the hearing | You | The firm's agent |
| Your time | A few hours, mostly the informal | Close to none |
| Best for | Owners who will show up, and owners whose savings would make a percentage fee expensive | Owners who cannot attend, own multiple or complex properties, or simply do not want the task |
A protest can result in no change to your value. The ARB can also consider evidence that supports a higher market value than the notice, though your appraised value remains subject to the §23.23 homestead cap. Nothing here is legal or tax advice.
Reviews, support, and verification
This page deliberately carries no testimonials. Self-reported quotes are the weakest form of evidence about a company, and a disclosure page that leads with them is marketing. If you want outside verification, check independent review platforms directly, look up Outlaw Holdings LLC in public business records, and read the free guides before you spend anything — the quality of the writing is itself a signal about the quality of the product.
Support runs through the contact channel on the site; questions about a purchased packet are answered within one business day. Before you buy anything from anyone, confirm your deadline for the current season in the Texas deadline guide and read the Comptroller's own protest and appeals overview, which explains the same process at no cost.
Frequently asked questions
Is TaxStand legit?
Yes — TaxStand is self-serve software operated by Outlaw Holdings LLC that builds Texas property tax protest evidence. It is not a protest firm, not a licensed tax consultant, and it does not file or argue your protest for you.
How much does TaxStand cost?
The hearing-ready protest packet is $199 flat, per property, per tax year. There is no subscription, no contingency fee, and no percentage of your savings.
Is there a free trial?
There is no time-limited trial, but checking whether you have a case is free: the analyzer pulls your appraisal district record and runs the equal-and-uniform comparison before you pay anything.
Does TaxStand file the protest for me?
No. TaxStand pre-fills Form 50-132 and gives county-specific instructions, but you submit the protest and remain the property owner of record. No agent appointment form is involved.
Does anyone from TaxStand attend my ARB hearing?
No. You present the packet yourself at the informal meeting and, if needed, at the Appraisal Review Board hearing under §41.45.
What counties does TaxStand cover?
All 254 Texas counties. Packets include filing instructions specific to your appraisal district, and the county protest directory lists each district's portal and process.
Is your appraisal out of line with your neighbors'?
TaxStand pulls your appraisal district record, runs the equal-and-uniform comparable analysis, and produces a hearing-ready protest packet. $199 flat — one property, one tax year. No contingency fee, no percentage of your savings. Live in 45 Texas counties.
Run the free analyzer on your addressSources & further reading
- Property Owner's Notice of Protest (Form 50-132) — comptroller.texas.gov
- Tax Code §41.44, protest filing deadlines — statutes.capitol.texas.gov
- Property Tax Consultant registration requirements — tdlr.texas.gov
- Property Tax Protests and Appeals — comptroller.texas.gov
- This analysis is informational and not legal or tax advice. Figures are as reported on the dates cited and may change as jurisdictions finalize budgets, rates, and rolls. Your outcome depends on your property, your county, and your evidence. Verify against your own appraisal notice and your CAD's published figures.