The duties of the appraisal district include: Tax rates and ultimately the amount of taxes levied on property are determined by governing bodies of each of the taxing authorities. Mineral, utility and industrial accounts are appraised for the district by Pritchard & Abbott, Inc. in Amarillo, Texas.
Some states have a form you can fill out. For example, if you want to file a lien in California on personal property such as a car or a boat, you would fill out a Notice of Judgment Lien, Form JL-1 and file it with the California secretary of state.
For instance, if you are a tile subcontractor and you complete a $750 remodeling contract (letâs say $300 in labor and $450 in materials) you have a lien rights against the home for $750. Filing a lien is security for payment and, if you foreclosure on the lien, you can force the sale of the property.