East Texas / Piney Woods
Franklin County, Texas
A porch-side guide to the county: the stories that give it a shape, practical local checks, and a few things worth knowing before they surprise you. Every note points to its source.
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The practical part
Franklin County offices and deadlines
Appraisal district & tax office →
The Comptroller's official directory for Franklin County: who sets your value and who sends the bill.
Homestead exemption →
File Form 50-114 with the appraisal district. It is free. The regular deadline is April 30, and late filing is allowed for up to two years.
Protest your appraisal →
The usual deadline is May 15, or 30 days after your notice arrives, whichever is later.
Estimate a tax bill →
Model a bill from local rates, the homestead exemption, and the appraisal cap.
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A little of what makes this place itself
All 4 local notes
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- Stories & local character History & Culture Franklin County Was Named for a Judge, Not the President Franklin County was created in 1875 and named for Judge Benjamin C. Franklin, an early Red River County settler and jurist — not for Benjamin Franklin.
- Practical Outdoors Lake Cypress Springs Offers Public Fishing and Boating Lake Cypress Springs is a 3,461-acre reservoir in Franklin County open to the public for fishing, boating, and recreation.
- Practical Money & Taxes Homestead Exemption Cuts Your School Tax Bill If your home is your main residence, you can apply for a homestead exemption that lowers the taxable value of your property.
- Practical Money & Taxes Two Offices Handle Your Property Taxes Franklin County splits property tax work between two offices: one sets your value, the other collects the bill.
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