Property Tax Resources · Panola County, Texas
East Texas natural gas and country music country — Panola County’s 1.02% effective rate sits at the national median, where Carthage anchors a community built on timber, natural gas production, and the legacy of Jim Reeves.
Sources: Population — U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024 estimates; County Debt — Texas Bond Review Board (FY2025)
🔴 2026 Protest Deadline: May 15, 2026 — or 30 days after your Notice of Appraised Value is mailed, whichever is later. Miss this date and you waive your right to protest.
Panola County lies in East Texas near Carthage — the county seat and home of the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame, which honors native son Jim Reeves among others. The county’s economy blends natural gas production from the prolific Haynesville and Cotton Valley formations, timber operations, and the agricultural community centered on Carthage. Natural gas has been the economic engine here for decades.
At 1.02%, Panola County’s effective rate sits exactly at the national median. For natural gas royalty owners whose production values may have been set during peak pricing periods, verifying current assessments is worth the effort. Timber landowners should also verify productivity valuations. More than half of those who protested in 2024 achieved reductions. Your deadline is May 15, 2026.
Official CAD site — appraisal notices, exemption applications, and district contact information.
Search your property record, view current appraised value, and verify exemption status.
Panola County Appraisal District protest procedures, online filing portal, and deadline information for the current year.
Every taxing entity’s proposed rate, adopted rate, and public hearing schedule for Panola County.
Enter the date your Notice of Appraised Value was mailed to find your exact filing deadline.
Every taxing unit in Panola County must publish its proposed rate and hold a public hearing before adopting any rate exceeding the no-new-revenue rate. These meetings are open. Your voice is on the record.
View Panola County Tax Rates →| Taxing Entity | Type | Rate (2025 adopted) |
|---|---|---|
| Panola County | County | $0.5749/$100 |
| Beckville ISD | School District | $0.8490/$100 |
| Carthage ISD | School District | $0.8992/$100 |
| Elysian Fields ISD | School District | $0.9896/$100 |
| Gary ISD | School District | $1.1492/$100 |
| Joaquin ISD | School District | $1.0386/$100 |
| Tatum ISD | School District | $0.9305/$100 |
| Tenaha ISD | School District | $0.8328/$100 |
2025 adopted rates per Texas Comptroller Tax Rates & Levies (source). City, MUD, college and other special-district rates may also apply depending on your parcel. Your total depends on which districts your property falls in — verify current rates at your county appraisal district.
What your Notice means and exactly what to do — and by when — after it arrives.
How the Texas homestead exemption lowers your taxable value, including recent changes.
When a property tax consultant is worth it for protesting your appraisal.
Lesser-known special valuations that can cut the taxable value of qualifying land.
The state office that oversees appraisal districts and protects taxpayers.
Who sets your county’s values and why that role matters to your bill.
Search your account at panolacad.org. Know your Notice of Appraised Value and the deadline printed on it.
File online, by mail, or in person at Panola County Appraisal District: P.O. Box 2139, Carthage, TX 75633. Deadline: May 15, 2026 or 30 days after your notice was mailed.
Recent sales of comparable properties, your purchase price, photos of condition issues, and repair estimates all strengthen your case.
Before your ARB hearing, a CAD appraiser may offer to settle. Review any offer carefully — you can accept or proceed to the formal hearing.
The Appraisal Review Board is independent of the CAD. Present your evidence clearly and concisely. Most hearings run 15–30 minutes.
Disagree with the ARB ruling? You may appeal to district court, binding arbitration, or SOAH (properties over $1 million).
“No person’s particular services shall be demanded, nor property taken or applied to public use, unless by the consent of himself or his representative, without just compensation being made therefor.”
— Section 13, Declaration of Rights, Republic of Texas, 1836Panola County produced Jim Reeves, one of the most beloved voices in country music — and the natural gas that has powered homes across East Texas for generations. The founders wrote that no property shall be taken without consent and just compensation. For natural gas royalty owners paying on peak-era production values, the protest system is the correction. Look up your value. File your protest. East Texas country music and gas country deserves fair assessment.
For informational and educational purposes only. Property-Taxes-Texas.com is a citizen advocacy and education resource. Nothing on this site constitutes legal, financial, tax, or appraisal advice. We are not attorneys, CPAs, or licensed appraisers. Consult a licensed Texas attorney, qualified financial advisor, or certified appraiser for guidance specific to your situation. Deadlines, rates, and statutes are subject to change — verify all details with your county appraisal district or the Texas Comptroller before acting.
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