Property Tax Resources · Collingsworth County, Texas
A Panhandle county on the Texas-Oklahoma line, named for a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence — and still fighting for the same principles he stood for.
Source: County debt — Texas Bond Review Board, FY2025 (no outstanding county bond debt reported).
Population: U.S. Census Bureau 2024 estimate. Effective tax rate: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024. Avg annual bill: not available — verify at collingsworthcad.com.
🔴 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.
Collingsworth County anchors the southeastern corner of the Texas Panhandle, bordered by Oklahoma to the east. Wellington is the county seat of one of Texas’s smallest — and least-protested — counties. With a population under 3,000 and an economy built on farming and ranching, agricultural exemptions and accurate land valuations are critical for property owners here.
The county is named for James Collinsworth, a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence. That heritage should remind every property owner: the right to challenge an unjust appraisal is as foundational as the Republic itself. Protest rates are low here — which means there is real opportunity to reduce your bill.
Official CAD site — appraisal notices, exemption applications, and district contact information.
Search your property record, view current appraised value, and verify exemption status.
Collingsworth 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 Collingsworth County.
Enter the date your Notice of Appraised Value was mailed to find your exact filing deadline.
Every taxing unit in Collingsworth County — your school district, city, 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 Collingsworth County Tax Rates →Photo: Collingsworth County Courthouse, Wellington, Texas. Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
| Taxing Entity | Type | Rate (2025 adopted) |
|---|---|---|
| Collingsworth County | County | $0.8175/$100 |
| Hedley ISD | School District | $0.6561/$100 |
| McLean ISD | School District | $0.8016/$100 |
| Memphis ISD | School District | $0.7705/$100 |
| Shamrock ISD | School District | $0.7352/$100 |
| Wellington ISD | School District | $0.6810/$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 collingsworthcad.org. Know your Notice of Appraised Value and the deadline printed on it.
File online, by mail, or in person at Collingsworth County Appraisal District: 800 West Ave., Box 9, Wellington, TX 79095. Deadline: May 15, 2026 or 30 days after your notice was mailed.
Recent sales of comparable homes, your purchase price, photos of property condition issues, and repair estimates all strengthen your case.
Before your ARB hearing, a CAD appraiser may offer to settle. Review any offer carefully before accepting — 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, 1836The Panhandle wind doesn’t care about bureaucratic inertia — and neither should you. Collingsworth County property owners have every right the Texas Tax Code provides, regardless of how rural the county is or how rarely anyone exercises those rights. Look up your value. File your protest. Attend the rate hearings. Your voice is on the record.
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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