Panola CAD County Appraisal District Property Search 2026

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Panola County, Texas · Property search, timber, minerals, exemptions, protests, tax payments and deeds

Follow a Panola County Property From Pine Tract or Mineral Account to the Correct Official Record

Panola CAD covers more than houses and city lots. Its database includes rural acreage, qualified timberland, agricultural land, oil and gas interests, utilities, industrial property, manufactured homes and business personal property.

Use this guide to choose the correct search tab, interpret market and productivity values, verify exemptions, prepare a protest, pay the correct tax account and research the recorded deed or lien when ownership matters.

Open official property search Search tax bills and payments Fix a missing result
Property ID Geo ID Owner or owner ID Legal or abstract Lease name or number
EAST TEXAS LAND + MINERAL SCANNER VERIFYING
SEARCH → MATCH → VERIFY → ACT
Panola CAD does not set tax rates or maintain the final payment ledger. Use the appraisal district for property values, exemptions, maps, property data and protests. Use the Panola County Tax Assessor-Collector for tax bills, balances, payments and receipts. Use the County Clerk for recorded deeds, liens and land records.
Best identifiers

Property ID, Geo ID and owner ID give the strongest matches.

Property types

Search Real, Personal and Mineral accounts separately.

CAD location

1736 Ballpark Drive, Carthage, Texas 75633.

CAD phone

Call 903-693-2891 for appraisal-related questions.

Official review

Links and local procedures reviewed July 2026.

Start with your property type

What are you trying to find in the Panola CAD system?

HOME OR CITY LOT Search a real-property account

Use the Property ID, owner, address, legal description or subdivision and verify the homestead exemption.

Follow the search workflow
TIMBER OR RURAL LAND Compare market and productivity value

Check the D1T or agricultural category, acreage, use history and productive value rather than reading only the total market value.

Review timber and land appraisal
MINERAL INTEREST Search by lease or legal description

Select Mineral and use the Property ID, Geo ID, owner, abstract, lease name or lease number.

Use the mineral workflow
PAY PROPERTY TAX Use the Tax Office search

Do not create an account only to pay. Find the property, open Tax Summary and verify the correct year and amount.

Follow the payment steps
PROTEST VALUE Preserve the online access route

Save the appraisal record, request the account PIN when needed, file before the printed deadline and upload focused evidence.

Build the protest file
DEED OR TITLE Use County Clerk land records

The CAD owner field does not establish complete surface title, mineral ownership or lien status.

Search recorded documents

Go directly to the Panola County property task

The first sections solve the search. Later sections cover timber, minerals, exemptions, protests, payments, corrections, deeds and official data.

Existing article image preserved

Use the Panola CAD search screen correctly

Panola County Appraisal District property search showing Basic Search, By Owner, By Property, All Criteria and Advanced Search
Existing article image reused. The official Panola CAD interface offers several search routes, so switch tabs when a broad owner or address search does not locate the account.
Basic Search
Enter an owner name, owner ID, Property ID or address for a broad first lookup.
By Owner
Use owner ID, LASTNAME FIRSTNAME, care-of information or mailing-address fields.
By Property
Use Property ID, Geo ID, legal description, abstract, subdivision, lease name or lease number.
All Criteria or Advanced
Combine owner, property, acreage, category, deed, value and protest-status fields.
The screenshot is a navigation aid—not a live property record. The official interface, year options and labels can change. Confirm that the browser displays panolacad.org before entering property information.
Search-tab decision guide

Choose the Panola CAD search tab that matches the information you have

Switching tabs is often faster than repeating an unsuccessful search
Search option Best information Useful for Common mistake
Basic Search Owner name, owner ID, Property ID or address A home, city lot or known account Entering a complete deed description in one keyword box
By Owner Owner ID, owner name, care-of or mailing address Finding multiple accounts under one person, estate, trust or business Ignoring a spouse, previous owner, company or estate name
By Property Property ID, Geo ID, legal, abstract, subdivision or lease Timber, agricultural, mineral, rural and industrial accounts Relying on a street address that is not used by the account
All Criteria A combination of property and owner details Narrowing common names or several similar tracts Adding too many filters and excluding the correct result
Advanced Search Category, acreage, value, deed, prior owner or specialised criteria Bulk research, comparable accounts or complex property types Forgetting to select the correct appraisal year or property type
Property-record decoder

Understand what each Panola CAD field tells you

Use each account field as a route to the next controlling record
Field What it identifies What it does not prove Best next action
Property or Parcel ID The appraisal account used by Panola CAD. That every deed, tax or mineral system uses the same number. Save it for CAD, protest and Tax Office questions.
Geo ID A geographic appraisal reference connected to the property. A surveyed boundary or legal acreage. Compare it with the map, deed and legal description.
Owner ID An owner record used to connect accounts in the appraisal system. That every connected account represents the same property interest. Use it to locate additional real, mineral or personal-property accounts.
Owner name The owner carried for appraisal administration. Complete surface title, mineral title, lien priority or heirship. Use County Clerk land records when ownership matters.
Legal description The abstract, survey, tract, lot, block or subdivision reference shown. That the abbreviated description is sufficient for a deed or survey. Compare it with recorded documents and professional survey information.
Category code How CAD classifies the property, such as residential, timber, agricultural, mineral, utility or business property. That the classification or use is correct. Document the actual use and request correction or protest when needed.
Market value CAD’s market-value determination for the selected appraisal year. A guaranteed sale price or final tax bill. Compare sales, property condition and equal-appraisal evidence.
Ag or timber value The productivity value applied to qualifying land. That the land’s normal market value is the lower productivity amount. Confirm qualifying acreage, use, class and application status.
Appraised value Value after an applicable appraisal limitation or special appraisal. The taxable value for every taxing jurisdiction. Continue to the exemption and jurisdiction sections.
Taxable value Value remaining after exemptions for a taxing entity. The live tax balance, penalties or payment status. Open the Panola County Tax Office record.
Parcel-location research

Use the Panola CAD interactive map to confirm the correct tract

Open the official interactive map Open Panola CAD Interactive Map
Locate the account using a known identifier Use the Property ID, Geo ID, owner, address or legal description when supported.
Compare roads and adjoining tracts Confirm road frontage, tract location, neighbouring owners, subdivision placement and general acreage shape.
Open the connected property account Match the map parcel with the same Property ID, Geo ID and legal description in property search.
Use recorded documents for legal decisions Obtain the deed, plat and survey before deciding a boundary, easement or title issue.
Panola CAD maps are appraisal-research tools, not boundary surveys. Do not place a fence, sell acreage, resolve an encroachment or make a legal-title decision from the visible map line alone.
Search troubleshooting

Fix common Panola CAD property-search problems

Try another property type or identifier before assuming the account is missing
Problem Likely reason Practical fix
Owner name returns no result The record may use initials, spouse, estate, trust, company or previous owner. Search LASTNAME only, owner ID, Property ID or legal description.
Address is not recognised A county road, farm road or rural account may use a different format. Use the main road name, Geo ID, abstract or legal description.
Timber tract is missing The tract may be indexed by legal description, abstract or owner rather than address. Select Real and search the Property ID, Geo ID, abstract or subdivision.
Mineral interest is missing The search may still be set to Real or the account may use a lease, estate or agent name. Select Mineral and search the lease, owner ID, legal description or Geo ID.
Business account is missing The account may use the legal entity, DBA or Personal property type. Select Personal and try the company, owner ID, Property ID or situs.
Recently purchased property shows the seller The recorded deed may still be processing into the appraisal system. Confirm County Clerk recording and save the instrument or file number.
Appraisal and tax values differ The wrong year may be selected or the Tax Office may not yet reflect a CAD correction. Match the year, Property ID and correction date before contacting the controlling office.
Online protest cannot find the property The account may require an Online Account PIN or may not be eligible for the selected route. Use the official Request PIN page and contact CAD before the deadline.
Prepared property-search call script
I am researching Panola CAD Property ID [number], Geo ID [number] or lease [name/number] for appraisal year [year]. The account currently shows [owner, classification or value]. I need help with [exact missing or incorrect field]. Please tell me which document and department control this issue.
Panola County situations

Local search tips for Carthage, timberland and rural property

Carthage home

Search the address, then verify Carthage ISD, City of Carthage, homestead exemption and improvement details.

Beckville property

Confirm the city and Beckville ISD taxing lines and compare the legal description with the parcel map.

Gary property

Check Gary ISD, rural road information, acreage and every separate improvement or tract.

Lake Murvaul property

Use subdivision, lot, legal description and map position. Do not rely on a recreational or mailing address alone.

Timber tract

Review D1T classification, qualifying acreage, timber type, market value, productivity value and use history.

Farm or ranch land

Check agricultural category, stocking or production history, homesite acreage and non-qualifying portions.

Mineral owner

Search Mineral by owner ID, legal description, lease name and lease number rather than street address.

Inherited property

Search the deceased owner, estate, spouse, trust and heirs, then compare probate and recorded land records.

Industrial or utility account

Verify the property type, category, agent, situs and whether the account is appraised by the district’s contracted specialist.

Value explanation

Separate market value, productivity value and taxable value

STEP 1 Market value

Panola CAD’s opinion of ordinary market value as of January 1 for the selected appraisal year.

STEP 2 Appraised or productivity value

The value after an applicable appraisal limitation or qualifying agricultural or timber appraisal.

STEP 3 Taxable value

The amount remaining after exemptions for each county, city, school or special district.

Do not estimate the final tax bill from market value alone. The bill depends on taxable value for each jurisdiction, adopted tax rates, exemptions, ceilings, credits, penalties and payment history.
A qualifying timber or agricultural tract can show a high market value and a much lower productivity value. That difference does not mean the market value disappeared; it reflects a special appraisal applied to qualifying land.
2026 appraisal limits

Check the homestead cap and temporary circuit-breaker limitation

Residence-homestead cap

A qualifying residence homestead’s appraised value generally cannot increase by more than 10% per year, plus qualifying new improvements.

2026 circuit breaker

Qualifying non-homestead real property with a 2026 value of $5,320,000 or less may receive the temporary 20% appraisal limitation.

Special appraisal is different

Agricultural and timber productivity appraisal is not the same as a homestead cap or non-homestead circuit breaker.

The temporary circuit-breaker limitation expires after the 2026 tax year unless Texas law changes. It does not apply to every property and excludes several special-appraisal categories.
New improvements can increase a limited value. Check whether CAD correctly identified new structures, additions, completion percentage or a change in use.
Timber, agriculture and wildlife

Review Panola County productivity appraisal tract by tract

Panola County’s timber and rural-land accounts require a different review from a city home. Qualified land is appraised according to its capacity to produce agricultural or timber products rather than ordinary market value.

Timberland classification

Check whether the account shows qualified timber use, restricted-use timber or another land category.

Qualifying acreage

Confirm that the correct acres receive productivity appraisal and that homesite or non-qualifying land is separated.

Use history

Prepare documentation of agricultural or timber production during the required historical period.

Timber evidence

Keep management plans, harvest records, contracts, replanting records, photographs and timber-stand information.

Agricultural evidence

Keep leases, livestock records, crop records, receipts, photographs, acreage maps and management documentation.

Wildlife management

Confirm prior land qualification and prepare the required wildlife-management plan and annual evidence.

2026 state productivity-appraisal reference points
Land type 2026 state cap rate What the rate means
Agricultural or open-space land 10.00% Used by appraisal districts in the statutory productivity-value calculation; it is not a local property-tax rate.
Timberland 7.77% Used in the timber productivity-value calculation; it does not represent the percentage charged on the tax bill.
A buyer should not assume the seller’s timber, agricultural or wildlife appraisal automatically continues. Confirm qualification, intended future use, application status and possible additional-tax exposure before closing.
Open Panola CAD ag and timber forms Read state special-appraisal guidance
Mineral, utility and industrial accounts

Search Panola County mineral property without using a normal address

Panola CAD states that mineral, utility and industrial accounts are appraised for the district by Pritchard & Abbott in Tyler. Real estate and ordinary personal-property accounts are appraised locally by Panola CAD.
Select Mineral as the property type A mineral interest may not appear when the result is restricted to real property.
Use the Property ID or Geo ID These identifiers are more precise than an owner name when one person has several interests.
Search the lease name or lease number Lease information can locate an account with no useful street address.
Use the legal description or abstract Compare the survey, abstract, tract, operator and county information shown on related records.
Try owner and agent variations Search the individual, estate, trust, company, operator or tax agent connected to the account.
Save every separate interest One owner can have several leases, mineral interests or producing-property accounts.
Compare outside ownership records Match the appraisal account with deeds, assignments, probate records, division orders and royalty statements.
A mineral appraisal account is not a mineral-title opinion. Use recorded deeds, leases, assignments, probate documents and qualified land or legal professionals when ownership or royalty interest must be established.
Exemptions and applications

Check the Panola CAD account before filing an exemption

Residence homestead

Confirm ownership, principal-residence use, address and the year the exemption should begin.

Age 65 or older

Review the additional school exemption, school-tax ceiling and possible instalment options.

Disabled person

Prepare the required disability evidence and review possible tax-ceiling treatment.

Disabled veteran

Use the correct veteran or surviving-spouse form and include the required VA documentation.

Agricultural or timber appraisal

Prepare land-use history, acreage, production, management and supporting maps or photographs.

Freeport or organisational exemption

Use the appropriate current form and attach property-use, inventory or organisational documents.

Prepare these items before applying

Property ID and Geo ID
Owner name exactly as recorded
Property and mailing addresses
Texas driver licence or ID when required
Ownership and occupancy date
Age, disability or VA evidence
Deed, heirship or trust documentation
Submission confirmation or mailing proof
School districts must currently provide a $140,000 residence-homestead exemption. An eligible person age 65 or older or disabled receives an additional mandatory $60,000 school-district exemption. Local-option exemptions can differ by taxing entity.
Panola CAD states that homestead applications must include a driver licence showing the homestead address or other information required by the Texas Property Tax Code. An affidavit may be required in certain situations.
Open Panola CAD forms Read current exemption guidance
Business personal property

Search and prepare a Panola County business-property account

Select Personal as the property type The business asset account may be separate from the land and building.
Search the legal entity and DBA Try the corporation, LLC, partnership, owner, operator and assumed business name.
Confirm the January 1 situs Determine where the taxable assets were located or used on January 1.
Prepare the rendition inventory List machinery, equipment, computers, furniture, fixtures, vehicles, inventory and other taxable assets.
Organise acquisition information Include original cost, acquisition year, condition, disposal date and current location.
File by the applicable deadline The normal rendition deadline is April 15. A timely written extension request generally moves the deadline to May 15.
Save proof of filing Keep the completed rendition, attachments and portal, email or postal confirmation.
For 2026, tangible personal property used to produce income with a total taxable value of $125,000 or less in a taxing unit is exempt in that unit. Filing and account questions can still depend on the specific property and circumstances.
Open Panola CAD rendition form Open current state property-tax forms
Notice review

Read the Notice of Appraised Value before deciding what to file

Property identity

Confirm owner, mailing address, Property ID, Geo ID, legal description and property type.

Value change

Compare prior and proposed market, appraised and productivity values.

Land and improvements

Review acreage, classification, square footage, condition, use and listed structures.

Exemptions

Confirm homestead, age, disability, veteran and special-use benefits.

Protest deadline

Use the exact date printed on the notice rather than relying only on a general May deadline.

Online Account PIN

Keep the PIN or request one through Panola CAD when the online filing system requires it.

A 2026 property record may be labelled preliminary before certification. Save the date viewed and recheck the account after a protest, exemption decision or appraisal-roll update.
Appraisal protest

Build a Panola CAD protest around one supported issue

General deadline: most protests are due by May 15 or within 30 days after the appraisal district mailed the Notice of Appraised Value, whichever is later. The deadline printed on the individual notice controls.
Save the complete property account Keep the Property ID, Geo ID, legal description, acreage, classification, values, exemptions and taxing jurisdictions.
Select the correct protest reason Examples include market value, unequal appraisal, incorrect property data, exemption denial or special-appraisal denial.
Open the official online protest system Create an account or sign in with the email address used for the property filing. Open Panola CAD Online Protest
Request the Online Account PIN when needed The PIN is unique to the property and can be requested through the official CAD account system. Request an Online Account PIN
File before the deadline Complete the protest reason, requested correction and required certifications before submitting.
Save proof of filing Keep the confirmation, timestamp, email, mailed receipt or stamped copy.
Request and review CAD evidence Compare the district’s property data, sales, appraisal method and land classification with the real property.
Upload focused evidence Use comparable sales, unequal-appraisal examples, photographs, repair estimates, measurements, timber records, leases or production documents.
Monitor hearing information Use the official protest-hearing search and preserve every notice or message. Search Panola CAD protest hearings

Evidence checklist by property type

Residence

Comparable sales, condition photographs, repair estimates, measurements and closing documents.

Timber or agricultural land

Use history, acreage maps, timber plans, harvest records, leases, production and management evidence.

Mineral property

Lease information, ownership interest, production records, division orders and appraisal-method evidence.

Business property

Asset schedules, original costs, acquisition years, condition and disposal information.

Exemption dispute

Ownership, occupancy, identification, age, disability, veteran or qualification documents.

Property-data error

Survey, deed, measurements, photographs, permits or evidence showing the incorrect characteristic.

“My tax bill is too high” is not a complete appraisal argument. A CAD protest should identify a protestable appraisal issue. Taxing units adopt tax rates, and the Tax Office maintains the payment ledger.
File through the official protest portal Open protest forms Read Texas protest guidance
ARB preparation

Present the Panola County protest as a short, organised case

State the exact value or correction requested
Bring the notice and saved property account
Number each photograph and comparable
Mark disputed CAD evidence
Explain why each document matters
Separate appraisal issues from tax-rate complaints
Keep copies of every submitted document
Save the written ARB order
Simple hearing opening
I am protesting the [market value, unequal appraisal, property description, exemption decision, timber classification or mineral value] for Property ID [number]. I am requesting [specific value or correction]. My strongest evidence is [identify two or three items].
Review the district’s current ARB rules and procedures in the Data and Records section before the hearing. Hearing format, evidence deadlines and participation instructions can change.
Bills, payments and receipts

Use the Panola County Tax Office search without creating an unnecessary account

The official Tax Office instructs taxpayers not to create an account solely to pay taxes online. Search the property, select the correct result and open the Tax Summary button.
Open the official Panola County tax search Open Panola County Tax Office Property Search
Select the correct tax year Use the year shown on the bill, delinquent notice or payment request.
Use the tax-due filter when appropriate Select “Show only Properties with Tax Due” to reduce paid or zero-balance results.
Search by the strongest information Use the Property ID, owner ID, owner name, address, legal description, abstract, subdivision or lease information.
Confirm the property and account Match the owner, address, Property ID, legal description, property type and tax year.
Open Tax Summary Review the taxing jurisdictions, original tax, payments, penalties, interest and balance.
Read the checkout fee before paying Payment-vendor charges can change. Treat the live checkout total as controlling.
Save the receipt immediately Keep the Property ID, tax year, amount, fee, date, confirmation number and payer name.
Recheck the account after processing Confirm that the payment posted to the correct property, year and taxing jurisdictions.
Office-room discrepancy: Panola County’s Tax Assessor-Collector directory lists 110 S. Sycamore, Room 211. The property-tax portal lists Room 128. Call 903-693-0340 before visiting to confirm the current property-tax service room.
Most property taxes are payable upon receipt of the tax statement and are normally due by January 31. Special late-bill, instalment, disaster or payment-agreement rules may apply, so follow the current bill and Tax Office instructions.
Search and pay property taxes Open the County Tax Office page
Taxing jurisdictions

Check every entity attached to the Panola County property

Panola CAD appraises property for the county, cities, school districts, Panola College, the groundwater district and the emergency-services district. The Tax Office portal lists the jurisdictions it collects.

County accounts

Panola County and the county road or special tax line may appear separately.

Cities

City of Carthage, City of Beckville or the Panola County portion of City of Tatum may apply.

School districts

Beckville, Carthage, Gary, Elysian Fields, Joaquin, Tatum or Tenaha ISD may appear depending on location.

Panola College

The college district can appear as a separate taxable jurisdiction.

Emergency services

Panola County ESD #1 may appear as a separate tax line.

Groundwater district

The Panola County Groundwater Conservation District can appear on the property account.

Do not add old published rates and assume the result is the current bill. Confirm the tax year, M&O and I&S components, taxable value, exemptions and adopted rate for each jurisdiction.
Property-record corrections

Correct the Panola County office that controls the inaccurate field

Incorrect appraisal owner Confirm the deed or probate document was recorded, save the file or instrument number and provide CAD with the documentation it requests.
Incorrect mailing address Contact Panola CAD for appraisal notices and the Tax Office separately when the tax-statement mailing address also needs correction.
Incorrect physical address Determine whether the issue belongs to CAD, the city, 911 Rural Addressing or another county authority.
Incorrect acreage or legal description Prepare the recorded deed, plat, survey, field notes and map information.
Incorrect timber or agricultural classification Prepare use history, acreage evidence, maps, photographs, management records and the application.
Incorrect tax balance or payment Contact the Tax Office with the receipt, Property ID, year, payment date and confirmation number.
A correction and a protest are not always the same process. A correction fixes inaccurate account information. A protest challenges an appraisal-district action such as value, unequal appraisal, classification or exemption denial.
Recorded land documents

Use Panola County Clerk records for deeds, liens and legal ownership research

The County Clerk provides a Tyler Eagle self-service land-record system through the official county page, along with recording-fee references and Public Information Act contact information.
Open the official County Clerk page Open Panola County Clerk
Select Tyler Eagle – Self Service Use the Public Records section to open the county’s land-record search.
Search current and former owners Try the grantor, grantee, spouse, estate, trust, company and name variations.
Narrow the recording period Use the purchase, inheritance, lease, assignment, lien or release date when known.
Compare the legal description Match the abstract, survey, tract, lot, block, subdivision and acreage with the CAD account.
Save the file or instrument information Use it when ordering a copy or requesting an appraisal ownership update.
Use a title professional for legal conclusions A public index does not guarantee clear title or identify every easement, lien, mineral reservation or ownership issue.
CAD ownership information is not a title examination. This is particularly important for inherited land, fractional interests, timber reservations and severed mineral ownership.
Buyer, investor and heir checklist

Do not rely on one Panola CAD screen before a property decision

Confirm parcel identity

Match the Property ID, Geo ID, legal description, map location and acreage.

Check current and delinquent taxes

Review every tax year, payment, penalty and collection balance.

Search deed and lien history

Use County Clerk records and obtain professional title work before closing.

Recalculate exemptions

The seller’s homestead exemption, appraisal cap or tax ceiling may not continue.

Review timber or agricultural status

Confirm use history, qualifying acreage, future use and possible additional-tax exposure.

Check mineral interests

Determine whether minerals are included, reserved, severed or owned by another party.

Review improvements

Compare CAD square footage, age, condition, use and structures with the real property.

Identify taxing jurisdictions

Check county, city, school, college, ESD and groundwater-district lines.

Save closing documents

Keep the deed, title policy, survey, tax certificate, closing statement and exemption confirmation.

The seller’s current tax bill may not predict the buyer’s future bill. A transfer can affect exemptions, appraisal caps, productivity appraisal and taxable value.
Data, reports and certified rolls

Use Panola CAD records when one property page is not enough

Certified real and personal rolls

Available in geographic, alphabetical, PDF and spreadsheet formats for recent certified years.

Certified mineral rolls

Downloadable mineral appraisal-roll files support broader owner or lease research.

Depreciation schedules

Useful when reviewing business personal-property appraisal assumptions.

Low-income housing cap rate

Panola CAD publishes the current special-valuation capitalization rate.

ARB rules and procedures

Review hearing expectations, evidence procedures and board-process information.

Annual and utility reports

Use these records for transparency, district operations and broader appraisal research.

Open Panola CAD Data and Records Open Texas Property Tax Transparency
Check the file status before analysis. Preliminary search data, certified appraisal rolls, tax rolls and Tax Office balances serve different purposes and may update at different times.
Property-tax calendar

Important Panola County dates to verify

Ownership, use and value date Most appraisal questions begin with the property’s ownership, condition, use and market value as of January 1.
Normal rendition deadline Most business personal-property renditions are due April 15. A timely written request generally extends the deadline to May 15.
Common exemption and special-appraisal date Many exemption, agricultural, timber and special-appraisal applications are due before May 1. Confirm the exact form and late-filing rule.
Normal protest deadline Most protests are due May 15 or within 30 days after the appraisal notice was mailed, whichever is later.
ARB hearing and appraisal-roll work Informal reviews, formal hearings and appraisal-roll corrections continue according to the district schedule.
Truth-in-taxation updates Local taxing units propose and adopt rates, and property-tax transparency databases are updated.
Tax statements generally begin Review the owner, Property ID, taxable value, jurisdictions, amount and mailing address.
Normal payment date before delinquency Follow the date printed on the tax statement, including any weekend, holiday, late-bill or instalment rule.
A general calendar never replaces the date printed on an individual notice, order, application or tax statement. Contact the controlling office immediately when a deadline may have been missed.
Verified local contacts

Panola County appraisal, tax and land-record offices

Panola County Appraisal District
1736 Ballpark Drive
Carthage, Texas 75633-3368

Phone: 903-693-2891
Fax: 903-693-8229
Email: dmcphail@panolacad.org

Chief Appraiser: Douglas McPhail

Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM; Friday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM.

Panola County Tax Assessor-Collector
County directory: 110 S. Sycamore, Room 211
Tax portal: 110 S. Sycamore, Room 128
Carthage, Texas 75633

Phone: 903-693-0340
Fax: 903-693-2726
Email: holly.gibbs@co.panola.tx.us

Tax Assessor-Collector: Holly Gibbs

Tax portal hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.

Panola County Clerk
110 S. Sycamore, Room 201
Carthage, Texas 75633

Phone: 903-693-0302
Fax: 903-693-0328
Records email: countyclerk@co.panola.tx.us

County Clerk: Bobbie Davis

Use the Clerk for deeds, liens, plats and recorded land documents.

Before visiting

Bring the Property ID, Geo ID, owner, address, legal description, tax year and supporting documents.

Call ahead to confirm the room, department, public hours, identification and accepted payment method.

The three offices handle different records. Go to Panola CAD for appraisals and exemptions, the Tax Office for bills and payments, and the County Clerk for recorded ownership documents.
Official action links

Official Panola County property resources

Panola CAD search

Search real estate, mineral and personal-property accounts.

Open official property search
Interactive map

Review parcel location and nearby appraisal-map context.

Open the interactive map
Forms

Find homestead, veteran, agricultural, timber, rendition and protest forms.

Open official forms
Online protest

Create an account, sign in and manage an eligible appraisal protest.

Open Online Protest
Request a PIN

Request the unique Online Account PIN for the property.

Request a property PIN
Data and certified rolls

Access ARB rules, schedules, reports and certified appraisal-roll files.

Open Data and Records
Tax search and payment

Search current and delinquent tax accounts and open Tax Summary.

Open the tax portal
County Clerk land records

Use the official county page to access Tyler Eagle land-record search.

Open Panola County Clerk
Texas Comptroller directory

Cross-check the CAD, Tax Office and active taxing jurisdictions.

Open the state directory
Editorial accountability

How this Panola County guide was improved

Mahesh Kumar, editor of AppraisalDistrict.org

Independent research with property-type-specific instructions

This regenerated version preserves the useful Panola CAD search image already published on the page while replacing the brief article with complete property-search steps, field explanations, timber and agricultural guidance, mineral workflows, exemption preparation, protest evidence, tax-payment instructions, deed research and local office routing.

Official-source review included Panola County Appraisal District, Panola County Tax Assessor-Collector, Panola County Clerk and the Texas Comptroller’s current county, exemption, valuation and special-appraisal resources.

AppraisalDistrict.org is an independent informational website and is not operated by Panola County Appraisal District, Panola County or the Texas Comptroller.

Panola County answers

10 common Panola County Appraisal District questions

1. What is the official Panola County Appraisal District website?

The official website is panolacad.org. Use it for property search, map search, exemptions, forms, protests, reports, certified rolls and appraisal-district contact information.

2. How do I search Panola County property records?

Open the official CAD search and choose Basic Search, By Owner, By Property, All Criteria or Advanced Search. Search by Property ID, Geo ID, owner ID, owner name, address, legal description, abstract, subdivision, lease name or lease number.

3. Can I search Panola County mineral property?

Yes. Select Mineral as the property type and use the Property ID, Geo ID, owner, owner ID, legal description, abstract, lease name or lease number.

4. Why does a Panola CAD address search show no result?

Timberland, rural acreage, mineral interests, pipelines and business accounts may not use a normal street address. Try the Property ID, Geo ID, legal description, abstract, subdivision, lease or owner information.

5. Does Panola CAD collect property-tax payments?

No. Panola CAD handles appraisal records, values, exemptions, maps and protests. Use the Panola County Tax Office portal for bills, balances, payments and receipts.

6. How do I pay Panola County property taxes online?

Search the property on the official Tax Office website, open the correct result and select Tax Summary. The Tax Office specifically instructs users not to create an account solely to make an online payment.

7. How do I check whether a homestead exemption is active?

Open the complete Panola CAD property account and review its exemption and taxing-jurisdiction sections for the correct year. Contact CAD with the Property ID and application proof if an expected exemption is missing.

8. What is the Panola CAD protest deadline?

Most protests are due by May 15 or within 30 days after the appraisal district mailed the Notice of Appraised Value, whichever is later. Follow the deadline printed on the individual notice.

9. Does the Panola CAD owner field prove legal ownership?

No. Use the Panola County Clerk land-record system and professional title research when legal ownership, liens or mineral title must be established.

10. Where is Panola County Appraisal District located?

Panola CAD is located at 1736 Ballpark Drive, Carthage, Texas 75633. Its phone number is 903-693-2891. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM and Friday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM.

Accuracy, ownership and official-use notice

AppraisalDistrict.org is an independent informational resource. It is not Panola County Appraisal District, the Panola County Appraisal Review Board, Panola County, the Tax Assessor-Collector, the County Clerk, the Texas Comptroller, Pritchard & Abbott, a surveyor or a title company.

Property owners, values, exemptions, productivity appraisal, mineral accounts, taxing jurisdictions, tax balances, payment fees, protest status, office rooms, forms and deadlines can change. Verify the live official record before paying, filing, travelling, buying, selling or making a legal or financial decision.

CAD maps, acreage, legal descriptions, owner names and mineral-account information are maintained for appraisal purposes. They should not replace a recorded deed, professional survey, title examination, mineral-title research or legal advice.

Official-source review completed July 2026. Primary sources reviewed include Panola County Appraisal District, Panola County Tax Assessor-Collector, Panola County Clerk and current Texas Comptroller property-tax resources.

Free Appraisal District Property Tax Helper

Search Smarter, Estimate Taxes, Check Exemptions and Prepare for a Protest

Use this free tool before you visit a county appraisal district, property search portal, tax office, or exemption page. It helps you understand property value, taxable value, possible savings, protest value, and the next official step.

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8 toolsSearch helper, tax estimate, exemption savings, protest prep and more.
For all countiesWorks as a sitewide tool on every appraisal district article.
No loginNo name, email, property ID or private information required.
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What do you need help with today?

Choose your main reason for visiting. The tool will show the best next step and quick estimate.

Homeowners

Use this tool to check your appraisal notice, exemption savings, protest value, and official next step.

Buyers and investors

Use the tax calculator before trusting only the sale price or mortgage estimate.

Property Search Helper

Use this when a county property search portal is confusing. It shows which search method is usually best.

Property Tax Estimate Calculator

Estimate annual property tax using appraised value, assessment ratio, exemptions, and combined tax rate.

Homestead and Exemption Savings

Estimate how much a homestead, senior, disability, veteran, or local exemption may reduce tax.

Appraisal Notice Review

Compare last year value with this year value and see whether the increase deserves closer review.

Property Tax Protest Savings

Estimate possible savings if your appraised value is reduced after protest, correction, evidence review, or appraisal review board hearing.

Property Tax Protest and Exemption Checklist

Use this checklist before you file a protest, apply for exemption, or call the appraisal district.

Useful tip

Before calling, write your property ID, owner name, property address, and question on paper. It saves time.

Common mistake

Do not call the CAD to pay tax bills unless the local article says they collect taxes. In many counties, the tax office collects payment.

Official Resource Finder

Enter county and state to create safe searches for official CAD pages, property search, tax payment, exemptions, maps, forms, and protest help.

CAD vs Tax Office

  • Appraisal District: value, exemptions, ownership records, maps, protest.
  • Tax Office: tax bill, payment, receipt, delinquent balance, penalty.

Best place to use this

Add this tool after the first major content section or before the FAQ area. It gives visitors a reason to interact before leaving the page.

Important estimate note

This tool gives educational estimates only. Final values, exemptions, tax rates, bills, payments, and deadlines must be confirmed with official county sources.

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