Seven costly property tax assessment mistakes Texas commercial owners repeat every year, what each one costs, and the fix for each.
The protest deadline is May 15, 2026, or 30 days after the value notice is mailed, whichever date is later. Here is the full 2026 Texas property tax calendar for commercial owners.
Chris Copeland is Executive Vice President of Southland Property Tax Consultants, Inc. As a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) he is a recognized expert in the disciplines of commercial and investment real estate, and is licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation as a Property Tax Consultant. His primary role at Southland is as a Valuation Analyst for commercial property.
He has experience with an assortment of commercial property types including industrial warehouses, shopping centers, multi-family apartment complexes, office buildings, retail, and various other classes of property. He has negotiated values with appraisal districts in over 100 counties in Texas, and provided tax appeals on numerous cases outside of Texas.
Chris Copeland graduated from the University of North Texas where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance. He has been working in the property tax industry since 2002. Prior to joining Southland Property Tax Consultants, Inc., Chris worked for the Tarrant Appraisal District and Deloitte & Touche, LLP.
Chris is a 2007 recipient of the Fort Worth Business Press’ esteemed “40 Under 40” Award. The Award identifies and honors the most promising young executives in the business community, under the age of forty.
