TxDOTCONNECT will auto-generate parcel numbers.

There are many different scenarios to consider when

identifying parcels. Parcel numbers will be available through TxDOTCONNECT

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For example on an urban project, one or more contiguous lots may be under common ownership. If the preliminary data shows contiguous properties have a unity of use, then two or more lots may be combined into one marketable unit having one parcel number. If the appraisal data shows contiguous ownership, but do not have unity of use, then assign each lot a separate parcel number, and compute a separate value for each.

Rural projects are usually handled the same as urban projects, with focus placed on the parent tract. A parent tract is defined as a single property not divided by a public way or platted as a subdivision. However, a parent tract may be defined by several smaller purchases that compose one large tract of land under one owner. In addition, one parcel may be comprised of more than one part. For additional guidance, see the examples in the table below.

Usually, properties divided by existing public ways or by separate ownership are considered separate parcels, although they may have common ownership. However, sometimes the unity of use supports combining parcels. In this case, assign the whole property one parcel number, with each divided tract being an associated part.