Section 9.4245 - RBA Award(a) Questions of jurisdiction. In all arbitrations, the arbitrator shall first determine any questions of jurisdiction.(b) Arbitrator's determination. If jurisdiction exists, the arbitrator shall determine the appraised or market value of the property that is the subject of the RBA.(c) Special appraisal. If the arbitrator determines the property qualifies for special appraisal under Tax Code, Chapter 23, Subchapter B, C, D, E, or H, the statutory provisions regarding special appraisal, and the comptroller's rules and policies, including the comptroller's special appraisal manuals, must be followed in making the appraised value determination.(d) Determination of value of residential homestead. If the arbitrator determines that a residence homestead's appraised value is less than its market value due to the appraised value limitation required by Tax Code, § 23.23, the appraised value may not be changed unless:(1) the arbitrator determines that the formula for calculating the appraised value of the property under Tax Code, § 23.23 was incorrectly applied, and the change correctly applies the formula;(2) the calculation of the appraised value of the property reflected in the ARB order includes an amount attributable to new improvements, and the change reflects the arbitrator's determination of the value contributed by the new improvements; or(3) the arbitrator determines that the market value of the property is less than the appraised value indicated on the ARB order, and the change reduces the appraised value to the market value determined by the arbitrator.(e) Arbitrator's award. Within 20 calendar days after the conclusion of the arbitration hearing, the arbitrator shall render a determination and issue the RBA award on the online arbitration system. The arbitrator shall deliver a copy of the RBA award by regular first-class mail to any property owner not participating in the online arbitration system.(f) No appeal of RBA award. An RBA award is final and may not be appealed except as permitted under Civil Practice and Remedies Code, § 171.088, and may be enforced in the manner provided by Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Chapter 171, Subchapter D.34 Tex. Admin. Code § 9.4245
Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 49, Number 15, April 12, 2024, TexReg 2313, eff. 4/16/2024