This page helps you complete a Property Search in Bowie County, Texas by showing where to look for appraisal details, tax lookup tools, and the county offices tied to those records.

Most users will start with Bowie Central Appraisal District for property details, ownership fields, and value-related information, then use the county tax search when they need tax billing and payment-related records.

The main public search tool for property details is the Bowie Central Appraisal District search page. Use it to look up parcel and ownership information connected to Bowie County properties.

  • Owner name
  • Property address
  • City
  • Legal description
  • PropID
  • GEO ID
  • Ref ID
  • Tax Office ID

You can also review returned fields such as year, type, DBA, and market value when those details are part of the result.

  • Open the appraisal district property search.
  • Enter one or more available search fields, such as owner name, address, city, or legal description.
  • Review the matching property record and compare identifiers if multiple results appear.

Tip: If you want to narrow down location details visually, the Bowie Central Appraisal District also provides a map-based search.

For tax-side lookup, use the county property tax search. This is the better path when you need tax rate information or records tied to the county tax office.

Search county property tax records to look up a property through the Bowie County tax system.

In Bowie County, the appraisal district determines property values, sends Notices of Appraised Value, handles protests, and manages exemption and deferral applications. The Tax Assessor-Collector calculates and distributes tax bills and collects property tax payments.

If a standard name or address search is not enough, Bowie County also offers related property resources through the appraisal district.

  • Use the map search tool for GIS-based property lookup.
  • Use the Public Portal if you are an owner or agent who needs an online login.
  • Use the forms page for name changes, address changes, confidentiality requests, splits, combines, protests, and exemption forms.
  • Use appraisal support for property tax basics, Truth in Taxation information, and explanations of appraisal and tax terms.

Key Bowie County property tax dates

These dates help you understand when property values, protests, certification, rates, and billing move through the county process.

Date Event
January 1 Property values are set
Mid-April Notices of Appraised Value are sent out
May 15 Deadline to file a protest
July 25 Certification of appraisal roll
August/September Tax rates set
October Property tax bills begin to be mailed out
November Voter approval elections are held
January 31 Property tax bill payments due

Property search contacts

These offices are the main public contacts for appraisal records and property tax matters in Bowie County.

  • Bowie Central Appraisal District 122A Plaza West, Texarkana, TX 75501
    Phone: (903) 793-8936
    Fax: (903) 792-8889
    Mailing address: P.O. Box 6527, Texarkana, TX 75505
  • Bowie Central Appraisal District New Boston Location 710 James Bowie Drive, New Boston, TX 75570
    Phone: (903) 628-5493
  • Bowie County Tax Assessor-Collector New Boston Office 710 James Bowie Dr., New Boston, TX 75570
    Phone: (903) 628-6730
    Fax: (903) 628-6780
    Hours: 8:00 A.M - 4:30 P.M.
  • Bowie County Tax Assessor-Collector Texarkana Office 601 Main St, Texarkana, TX 75501
    Phone: (903) 798-3434
    Fax: (903) 798-3436
    Lobby hours: 8:00 A.M.- 4:30 P.M.
    Drive thru: 8:00 A.M.- 4:30 P.M.

Common questions

Where should I start a property search in Bowie County, Texas?

Start with Bowie Central Appraisal District when you need property details such as owner name, address, legal description, identifiers, or market value. Use the county tax search when you need tax-side property records.

You can search using fields such as owner name, property address, city, legal description, PropID, GEO ID, Ref ID, and Tax Office ID.

What is the difference between the appraisal district and the Tax Assessor-Collector?

The appraisal district determines property values, sends Notices of Appraised Value, handles protests, and manages exemption and deferral applications. The Tax Assessor-Collector calculates and distributes property tax bills and collects property tax payments.

Yes. Bowie Central Appraisal District provides a map search tool for GIS-based lookup alongside its standard property search.

Where can I find Bowie County protest and exemption forms?

You can use the Bowie Central Appraisal District forms page for protest forms, homestead and other exemption forms, confidentiality requests, agent appointments, and related property tax forms.

When is the Bowie County property tax protest deadline?

The property tax calendar lists May 15 as the deadline to file a protest.