Clarksville, Texas
Clarksville is the seat of Red River County, set in the northern reaches of the Piney Woods in far Northeast Texas, roughly 98 miles northeast of McKinney and near the Red River. One of the oldest towns in this corner of the state, it served as a major trading center in the decades before the Civil War, when goods arrived by steamboat up the Red River, and it later grew as a stop on the Texas and Pacific Railway. It is known regionally as a "Gateway to Texas" for the early settlers who entered the state through the area.
Property here runs through the Red River Central Appraisal District and the county tax office — the homestead exemption, the appraisal cap, protests, and any MUD, PID, or special districts all sit at the parcel level. The Red River County notes below cover the practical details, with the official county directory for the appraisal district and tax office.
Red River County notes
What to know around Clarksville
Property Tax Basics
Two Offices Handle Your Property Tax in Red River County
Two separate offices handle property taxes here. One sets the value, one collects the bill.
Homestead Exemption
File a Homestead Exemption to Lower Your Tax Bill
A Red River County homestead exemption can lower the school-tax value of a main home by $140,000.
Agricultural Valuation
Farm or Ranch Land Can Be Taxed on What It Produces, Not What It Sells For
Farm and timber land in Red River County can qualify for a special appraisal. It is taxed on what the land produces, not what it would sell for.
Hunting Regulations
Deer Hunting in Red River County Has a Specific Antler Rule
White-tailed deer hunters in Red River County can take up to four deer per season, but only one buck can have an inside antler spread of 13 inches or more.
Septic / OSSF
Rural Properties Need a Permitted Septic System
Most rural lots in Red River County are not on city sewer, so a new home or repair will require a permitted on-site sewage facility.
Local History
Clarksville Was One of the Earliest Towns in the Republic of Texas
Red River County was established in 1837 and Clarksville served as the main trading hub for northwest Texas for decades before railroads shifted commerce elsewhere.
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Morris County
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Bowie County
15 local notes · East Texas / Piney Woods
Delta County
5 local notes · DFW / North Texas
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