Sayeda Bilquees Syed earned a master's degree in mechanical engineering. She is a married mother of two.

Sayeda has experience as a mechanical engineer.

Sayeda is a former member of the Tarrant Appraisal Review Board.

2026 Texas General Election

2026 Texas General Runoff

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What are the biggest challenges facing the Tarrant Appraisal District?
The critical issue currently facing the Tarrant Appraisal District is the persistent overvaluation and undervaluation of properties throughout Tarrant County. This discrepancy leads to non-uniform and unequal taxation, which violates the Texas Property Tax Code. There is a need to invest in infrastructure upgrades, specifically in cybersecurity and general equipment.

Q&A: Meet the candidates running for Place 1 on the Tarrant Appraisal District board

I am running for Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD) Board of Directors, Place 1, because I believe taxpayers deserve a property-tax system that is uniform & equal, transparent, accurate, accountable, and respectful.

Story & Bio | Sayeda Syed for TAD Board Place 1

MY GOAL FOR TAD IS STRAIGHTFORWARD

Better service. Greater transparency. Consistent and accurate appraisal practices. Meaningful taxpayer assistance. And respect for every taxpayer and every taxing entity TAD serves.

I am running because taxpayers deserve to be heard, property records deserve to be accurate, decisions deserve to be explainable, and public service should always begin with respect.

Following a 2025 computer/system error that sent a postcard to over 22,000 additional property owners, Syed wrote: “To me, this incident illustrates exactly why TAD needs stronger transparency, better quality-control systems, and a taxpayer-first culture.”

As a candidate for TAD Board of Directors, Place 1, I believe the lesson from 2025 is clear: technology must serve taxpayers, not confuse them; errors must be disclosed, not concealed; and when TAD makes a mistake, taxpayers deserve prompt notice, a clear explanation, an apology when appropriate, and sufficient time to exercise every right provided by Texas Property TAx Code.

SAYEDA’S PRIORITIES

UNIFORM AND EQUAL ANNUAL APPRAISALS
INCLUDE ALL PROPERTIES ON THE TAX ROLL
INDEPENDENT TARRANT APPRAISAL REVIEW BOARD [TARB]
AUDIT OF TAX ROLL EVERY THREE YEARS
FOLLOW TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE

Sayeda Syed for TAD Board Place 1

I will advocate for taxpayers’ rights and work to ensure that TAD carries out its responsibilities according to the Texas Constitution and Texas Property Tax Code, while maintaining the professionalism, independence, accuracy, and integrity expected of a public institution.

Supports investment in cybersecurity and general equipment upgrades for the Tarrant Appraisal District.

Advocates transparent, accurate, and accountable property-tax administration and meaningful taxpayer assistance.

Calls for stronger transparency, quality-control systems, and a taxpayer-first culture at the Tarrant Appraisal District.

Supports promptly disclosing appraisal-district errors, explaining them to taxpayers, and allowing time to exercise rights under state property-tax law.

Supports uniform and equal annual appraisals and including all properties on the tax roll.

Supports an independent Tarrant Appraisal Review Board.

Proposes auditing the tax roll every three years.

Pledges to advocate for taxpayers' rights and urge the appraisal district to follow the Texas Constitution and Texas Property Tax Code.

- Supports investment in cybersecurity and general equipment upgrades for the Tarrant Appraisal District.
- Advocates transparent, accurate, and accountable property-tax administration and meaningful taxpayer assistance.
- Calls for stronger transparency, quality-control systems, and a taxpayer-first culture at the Tarrant Appraisal District.
- Supports promptly disclosing appraisal-district errors, explaining them to taxpayers, and allowing time to exercise rights under state property-tax law.
- Supports uniform and equal annual appraisals and including all properties on the tax roll.
- Supports an independent Tarrant Appraisal Review Board.
- Proposes auditing the tax roll every three years.
- Pledges to advocate for taxpayers' rights and urge the appraisal district to follow the Texas Constitution and Texas Property Tax Code.

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Sayeda Bilquees Syed

- Advocates transparent, accurate, and accountable property-tax administration and meaningful taxpayer assistance.
- Calls for stronger transparency, quality-control systems, and a taxpayer-first culture at the Tarrant Appraisal District.
- Supports promptly disclosing appraisal-district errors, explaining them to taxpayers, and allowing time to exercise rights under state property-tax law.
- Supports uniform and equal annual appraisals and including all properties on the tax roll.
- Supports an independent Tarrant Appraisal Review Board.
- Proposes auditing the tax roll every three years.
- Pledges to advocate for taxpayers' rights and urge the appraisal district to follow the Texas Constitution and Texas Property Tax Code.

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- A board of directors member is an elected official who serves on the governing board of a special district, such as a municipal utility district (MUD).

- The board is responsible for overseeing the district’s operations, finances, and services, including utilities like water, wastewater, drainage, and infrastructure.

- Board members approve budgets, set tax rates or service fees, and make decisions about contracts and infrastructure projects within the district.

- The board ensures that the district complies with state laws and operates under the oversight of agencies such as the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

- In many districts, the board consists of five members elected by residents. Directors must meet eligibility requirements, including being at least 18 years old, a Texas resident, and either a qualified voter or property owner within the district.

An official who oversees utilities, finances, and services in a district.