On August 21, 2025, the Bosque Central Appraisal District (BCAD) Board of Directors voted to approve its 2026 operating budget. The budget increases spending by 6.63%, or about $82,499, and includes across-the-board 5% raises, additional training expenses, litigation costs, software contracts, and continued homestead audit services. BCAD has claimed that its homestead audit returned more than $7.85 million to the tax roll, but the program and overall spending priorities have drawn significant scrutiny. The adoption of the budget comes despite widespread taxpayer opposition and the fact that BCAD’s operations are currently the subject of state and federal oversight inquiries. Under Texas Tax Code §6.06, the budget now moves to the taxing entities, city councils, school boards, the county, and the hospital district, for approval or disapproval. Each entity has until September 15, 2025, to act. If a majority of the weighted votes disapprove, the BCAD board must revise and resubmit the budget; if an entity takes no action, its silence counts as automatic approval. This places responsibility squarely on the local taxing units to decide whether to accept BCAD’s budget or reject it until accountability concerns are resolved.
Fair Appraisals for Bosque County
📊 What This Chart Shows
Every year, the Bosque Central Appraisal District (BCAD) prepares a budget that must be approved or disapproved by the 22 taxing entities in Bosque County, school districts, city councils, the county, and special districts.
If a majority disapproves, BCAD has to revise and resubmit its budget.
If an entity takes no action by September 15, 2025, its silence counts as approval by default.
The chart tracks how each entity has voted so far on the proposed 2026 BCAD budget, which includes:
An $82,499 increase over last year,
Across-the-board 5% raises for all positions,
Costly software contracts,
Despite BCAD already holding nearly half a million dollars in reserves.
Community members and local officials are raising concerns about whether this new spending is justified. The votes you see here represent the official responses from the entities that fund BCAD.
PETITION TO REMOVE THE BOSQUE CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT CHIEF APPRAISER, CHRISTOPHER A. MOSER
MISSION
Fair Appraisals for Bosque County is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting lawful, ethical, and equitable property appraisal practices throughout Bosque County, Texas. We strive to uphold fairness, transparency, and accountability in the appraisal process by advocating for accurate property valuations, defending the rights of taxpayers, and seeking the removal of officials whose misconduct undermines public confidence. Through education and civic engagement, we empower residents to understand their rights, confront unjust practices, and actively participate in restoring integrity to our local appraisal system. Our mission is to protect the public interest by ensuring that every property is assessed fairly, lawfully, and without bias.
ALLEGED REASONS FOR REMOVAL
Allegations of Retaliatory Valuation Increases
Multiple residents have reported higher valuations after questioning appraisal decisions or requesting justification. If accurate, such actions may be perceived as retaliatory, undermining trust in the appraisal process.
Senior Tax Cap Compliance Issues
Some property owners over 65 have reported losing their state-mandated tax caps, resulting in unexpected tax increases. These allegations suggest possible noncompliance with laws designed to protect seniors.
Lack of Transparency in Valuation Justifications
Many taxpayers have received little or no explanation for how their properties were valued. Statutory or data-based justifications are often missing, eroding public confidence in the process.
Questionable Valuation Methods
There are allegations that mortgage amounts are being factored into valuations, contrary to Texas Property Tax Code §23.01, which requires market value to be based on sales, income, or replacement cost, not debt.
5. Homestead Removal Program
BCAD budgets include funding for a contracted “homestead audit service.” Residents have reported wrongful removal of valid exemptions, with little transparency or recourse, raising questions about taxpayer protections.
6. Secret Multi-Million-Dollar Facility Project
BCAD has accumulated reserves exceeding $400,000 rather than returning funds to taxing entities as required by law. Documents suggest these funds are being stockpiled for an undisclosed new facility project not presented to the public or entities.
7. Reserve Fund Mismanagement
Year after year, BCAD rolls over large reserve fund balances, moving money between categories instead of distributing excess funds back to entities. This practice appears inconsistent with Texas Tax Code requirements.
8. Excessive Compensation and Raises
The Chief Appraiser’s base salary exceeds $97,000, more than nearly all Bosque County elected officials, plus allowances and benefits. The 2026 budget also includes across-the-board 5% raises for all staff, approved despite more than 1,000 taxpayer petition signatures opposing budget increases and while BCAD remains under active state-level investigation.
9. Costly Vendor Contracts
BCAD budgets list expensive technology and vendor contracts (e.g., $165,000 Hexagon, $120,000 MARS) with limited evidence of competitive bidding. Taxpayers are burdened with inflated or unnecessary costs for a small rural county.
10. Open Records Act Concerns
BCAD has repeatedly delayed public information responses, billed taxpayers for duplicate and even blank pages, and only altered its billing practices after formal complaints. Such conduct undermines transparency and may constitute violations of the Texas Public Information Act.
ALLEGED MISUSE OF TAXPAYER FUNDS
RESERVE FUND BALANCE AS OF 12/31/2024.
$479,140.38
For what purpose? Why has this money been rolled over and shifted year after year instead of being returned to the taxing entities, as required under Texas Tax Code?
PETITION
Sign the Petition & Demand Accountability!
IS THE BOSQUE CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT USING YOUR TAX DOLLARS RESPONSIBLY?
Add your name to the petition for transparency and reform. This is your money. Your voice matters!
SHARE YOUR STORY
We Need Your Voice in the Fight for Fair Taxation in Bosque County.
If you’ve encountered challenges related to property valuations or have concerns about appraisal practices in Bosque County, we invite you to share your experience. Community input is essential to promoting transparency and accountability.
Some of the issues community members have reported include:
Property valuation increases following appeals or formal challenges
Concerns regarding the application of tax caps for senior citizens
Appraisal decisions issued without clear legal or data-based explanations
Valuations that appeared to reference mortgage amounts instead of market value
Other experiences that may suggest inconsistencies or lack of fairness in the process.
By coming forward, you help support a broader conversation about ensuring our county’s tax system operates in a fair, equitable, and legally compliant manner. Your voice can contribute to positive reform and stronger public trust.
Thank you for being part of the effort to strengthen transparency and fairness in Bosque County!