Why Was the Appraisal District Created

Why was the appraisal district created?

A) It was meant to remove the tax appraisal powers of the sheriff and place them in a single independent office.
B) It was meant to assist the tax assessor collector who in many counties had become overburdened by the 1970's.
C) It was primarily intended to be a cost cutting measure by combining the tax office with the appraisal office.
D) It was meant to enhance the professionalism of tax appraisals and move towards greater consistency across the state.
E) It was created to limit the powers of the precinct commissioners by creating an office that would be headed by a popularly elected official.