"Recent arctic blasts across Texas brought freezing rain, ice, and snow, damaging homes and businesses in 219 counties under disaster declarations. Property owners dealt with burst pipes, fallen limbs, and structural issues, especially where power outages worsened conditions. These events echo past freezes but highlight ongoing winter risks statewide. Texas property tax exemptions step in through temporary disaster exemptions, offering scaled relief based on damage levels from 15% up to full coverage. O'Connor assists owners in applying for these Texas property tax exemptions with local appraisal districts, easing recovery efforts. Property tax savings tie directly to documented harm, freeing funds for repairs right away. The exemption applies to the current tax year for immediate help, without waiting for adjustments. Homeowners start by assessing damage photos, repair estimates, and receipts build the case for levels like 15-30% for minor issues or 60% for major ones. O'Connor provides tools like calculator
