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Almost all Tarrant Appraisal District systems back online after attack

More security improvements are coming to the Tarrant Appraisal District, and systems are mostly back online after a cyberattack took them out of commission, Chief Appraiser Joe Don Bobbitt announced ... read more

Tarrant Appraisal District holds special meeting to address improved security measures after ransomware attack

The Chief Appraiser said the new website is safe and secure from hackers. But they are still advising homeowners to change all of their passwords. read more

Tarrant Appraisal District restoring protest dashboard after hack; appraisal notices issued

As appraisal notices go out, homeowners are walking into the Tarrant Appraisal District office with questions. read more

Hackers post personal information from Tarrant Appraisal District on the dark web

A hacking group claiming responsibility for attacking the Tarrant Appraisal District network has reportedly posted some of the stolen information on the dark web. Why it matters: About 15 million ... read more

Tarrant Appraisal District anticipates election will cost $645,000

Appraisal board members intend to send a budget amendment notice to taxing entities to account for the election costs. read more

Tarrant Appraisal District website still affected by ransomware attack

A group that took responsibility for hacking the Tarrant Appraisal District's website has reportedly demanded a $700,000 ransom from the agency.Why it matters: The appraisal district's website has ... read more

Tempers flare over Tarrant County judge’s involvement in appraisal district race

A candidate for the Tarrant Appraisal District board alleges County Judge Tim O’Hare tried to pressure him into dropping out of the race. read more

Tarrant taxpayers: TAD property values are out, but you can’t protest online. Here’s why

The Tarrant Appraisal District has sent property value notices, but taxpayers can’t protest them online as a ranswomware attack caused delays to the protest tool’s functionality. read more

Did Tarrant County judge cross an ethical line in campaign for appraisal district board?

A candidate for the Tarrant County Appraisal District board says County Judge Tim O’Hare’s involvement in the race is crossing an ethical line. Chuck Kelley, a Colleyville city council member, is ... read more

Star-Telegram endorsement: New Place 1 seat on Tarrant Appraisal District board | Opinion

Three candidates seek to join the governing body for the agency that sets home and business property values. | Opinion ... read more

Early voting is under way in Texas. Find all of our Tarrant County endorsements here | Opinion

Who do you want on the appraisal district’s board? Should Fort Worth boost hotel taxes to remake the convention center? We’ll walk you through it. | Opinion ... read more

Voters asked to weigh in on appraisal district board of directors

As North Texas property owners watch their mail for property tax appraisal notices, some also have the chance to vote on new bosses for local appraisal review boards on May 4. read more