Bexar Appraisal District to Become

Bexar Central Appraisal District in 2026

December 17, 2025

SAN ANTONIO, Texas – December 16, 2025 – At its July 8, 2025 meeting, the Board of Directors of the Bexar Appraisal District approved updating the district’s name to Bexar Central Appraisal District, effective January 1, 2026.

The updated name more accurately reflects the district’s mission as an independent, centralized authority responsible for the fair and uniform appraisal of all taxable property in Bexar County. While the change is administrative and does not affect the district’s legal structure, responsibilities, or operations, it emphasizes the unique and essential role appraisal districts play in Texas’ property tax system.

Appraisal districts were established by the Texas Legislature in 1979 to ensure that property values are determined independently from taxing entities. These certified values form the basis for local tax rates and budgets set by cities, school districts, and other taxing jurisdictions. Appraisal districts do not set tax rates or collect taxes; instead, they promote equity and transparency by determining consistent property values across real and personal property.

“Across Texas, most appraisal districts include the term ‘Central Appraisal District’ or ‘CAD’ in their names,” said Rogelio Sandoval, Chief Appraiser. “Aligning our name with other Texas CADs helps eliminate confusion and reinforces that we are part of a statewide system operating independently of tax-levying authorities.”

The new name will take effect January 1 and is already being phased into official communications, forms, notices, and digital platforms. This transition will help ensure residents, businesses, and partner organizations receive clear and consistent information about the district’s identity and continuing role in the property tax process.

Bexar Central Appraisal District is responsible for appraising over 770,000 properties across Bexar County in accordance with Section 23.01 of the Texas Property Tax Code. For more information regarding BCAD services, visit www.bcad.org or contact (210) 242-2432 or at help.bcad.org.