Property Tax Resources · Red River County, Texas
Far Northeast Texas on the Red River at the Oklahoma border — Red River County’s 0.99% effective rate falls just below the national median, where Clarksville serves an agricultural community shaped by cotton, timber, and Red River bottomland.
Sources: Population — U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024 estimates; Effective Tax Rate & Avg Annual Bill — Ownwell / Census ACS 2024; Protest Success Rate — Texas Comptroller PTAD data, approximate.
🔴 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.
Red River County sits at the Oklahoma border in far Northeast Texas, with Clarksville as its county seat — one of the older communities in the region with roots in the Republic of Texas era. The county’s economy runs on cotton, cattle, timber, and the bottomland agriculture supported by Red River alluvial soils. Its remote location has preserved a rural character and relatively modest property values compared to the rest of the state.
At 0.99%, Red River County’s effective rate falls just below the national median. For agricultural landowners in a county with deep Texas heritage, accurate productivity valuations matter — particularly as any outside demand from the Dallas-Fort Worth region begins reaching this far northeast. 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.
Red River 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 Red River County.
Enter the date your Notice of Appraised Value was mailed to find your exact filing deadline.
Every taxing unit in Red River 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.
| Taxing Entity | Type | Rate (2024 approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Red River County | County | ~$0.42/$100 |
| Clarksville ISD | School District | ~$0.88/$100 |
| City of Clarksville | City | ~$0.35/$100 |
| Multiple Special Districts | Special District | Varies |
Rates shown are approximate 2024 adopted rates. Verify current rates at redriver.countytaxrates.com.
Search your account at redrivercad.org. Know your Notice of Appraised Value and the deadline printed on it.
File online, by mail, or in person at Red River County Appraisal District: P.O. Box 461, Clarksville, TX 75426. 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, 1836
Red River County’s Clarksville is one of the oldest county seats in Texas — a community that predates the Republic itself. The founders who wrote the Declaration of Rights were building on a tradition that Clarksville had already helped establish. No property shall be taken without consent and just compensation. That principle belongs to the Red River County farmer as much as anyone in Texas. Look up your value. File your protest. One of Texas’s oldest counties 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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