Cool, Texas
Cool is a small incorporated town in western Parker County, set on the rolling prairie and cross timbers of North Texas roughly 40 miles west of Fort Worth. It lies along U.S. Highway 180 west of Weatherford, in a rural area long given over to ranching and farmland.
Property here runs through the Parker 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 Parker County notes below cover the practical details, with the official county directory for the appraisal district and tax office.
Parker County notes
What to know around Cool
Property Tax
Two offices handle property taxes in Parker County
Two doors next to each other on Santa Fe Drive split the job. One decides what your property is worth, the other handles your license plates.
Homestead Exemption
How the homestead exemption works in Parker County
Homeowners who live in their home on January 1 can apply to lower their taxable value and cap yearly appraisal increases.
Vehicle Registration
Parker County requires an emissions test before registration
Many Parker County gas vehicles need an emissions test before annual registration renewal.
Vehicle Registration
Register your vehicle through the Parker County Tax Office
Once your vehicle passes its emissions test, you register and pay fees at the Parker County Tax Assessor-Collector office.
Flood Risk
FEMA updated Parker County's flood maps — check your zone
Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps were released for Parker County in early 2025, and residents had a chance to appeal.
Drainage & Water
Parker County drains into two different river systems
The western part of the county flows into the Brazos River, while the eastern part drains toward the Trinity River.
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