Rusk County CAD – Property Search, Records & Appraisal District

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Rusk County, Texas Property, Timber and Tax Guide

Verify the Correct Henderson, Mount Enterprise, Overton, New London or Tatum Parcel Before You Apply, Protest, Pay Taxes or Rely on Ownership Records

Rusk County appraisal records include homes and businesses in Henderson, Mount Enterprise, New London, Overton, Tatum, Easton and the Rusk County portion of Kilgore, plus pasture, hay fields, timberland, orchards, beekeeping acreage, wildlife tracts, manufactured homes, minerals, utilities and business equipment.

This guide explains the current Rusk CAD search, official interactive map, 2026 preliminary and certified value labels, local agricultural standards, residential-homestead protest options, County Tax Office payments and County Clerk deed research.

Critical correction: Rusk County Appraisal District is at 107 N. Van Buren Street and uses 903-657-3578. The old article’s 100 E. Tyler Street address and 903-657-2511 phone number are incorrect.
Search Rusk CAD Open Interactive Map Open Online Protest Search and Pay Taxes
Chief Appraiser Weldon Cook, RPA, CCA
Rusk CAD phone 903-657-3578
Appraisal office 107 N. Van Buren, Henderson
2026 status Read each account’s preliminary or certified label

Critical Corrections to the Existing Rusk County Page

Old or Misleading Information Current Official Information Why It Matters
Rusk CAD shown at 100 E. Tyler Street The district is at 107 N. Van Buren Street, Henderson. Applications, protests and visitors can be sent to the wrong office.
Phone shown as 903-657-2511 The appraisal-district number is 903-657-3578. The old number is not the current Rusk CAD contact.
Retired TrueAutomation map link Rusk CAD now provides its interactive map through the current Pritchard & Abbott/Pandai website. Users should begin from ruskcad.org instead of a retired map URL.
Every card described as an exact final 2026 appraisal Some 2026 account pages display preliminary values, while others display certified values. The data page also lists 2026 certified rolls. The account’s actual status label controls; one blanket statement is inaccurate.
GIS described as an exact legal boundary Rusk CAD states that legal descriptions and acreage are for appraisal research and should be independently verified for legal use. The map cannot replace a survey or deed.
Flood zones promised inside the appraisal map The appraisal map is not an official FEMA flood determination, elevation certificate or floodplain permit decision. Flood and insurance decisions require separate research.
An absent HS code means the owner is overpaying Exemption eligibility and approval must be verified with Rusk CAD for the correct year and account. A website code alone does not prove qualification or denial.
Online protest treated as identical for every property Rusk CAD specifically accepts website or email protests for properties receiving a residential homestead exemption. Other property owners should follow the current Notice of Protest instructions and accepted delivery method.
CAD sales and owner history suggested for title work County Clerk records must be searched for deeds, deeds of trust, liens, releases, easements and mineral documents. The appraisal card is not a title examination.
Property tax payment routed to a general county page The dedicated Rusk County Tax Office search and payment system is ruskcountytax.com. Taxpayers can search the exact account, open Tax Summary and pay without creating an account.
The old article needs a complete replacement. Its contact details, map link, flood claims, title advice, exemption wording and protest instructions can misdirect property owners.

Start With the Office That Controls Your Record

Rusk County Appraisal District Appraisal values, property characteristics, exemptions, agricultural and timber appraisal, GIS, renditions and protests.
Appraisal Review Board Formal hearings involving value, unequal appraisal, ownership, exemptions, agricultural qualification and other protestable actions.
Rusk County Tax Office Tax statements, balances, online payments, receipts, partial payments, delinquent taxes and payment arrangements.
Rusk County Clerk Deeds, deeds of trust, liens, releases, easements, plats, oil-and-gas documents and certified copies.
Taxing-Unit Officials County, city, school, college, emergency-services and groundwater-district officials adopt tax rates.
Pritchard & Abbott Mineral, utility and industrial accounts are appraised for Rusk CAD by this contractor.
Surveyor or Title Company Exact boundaries, easements, access, title commitments, encroachments and mineral reservations.
FEMA or Floodplain Office Official flood maps, development requirements, elevation questions and insurance-zone research.
Fast routing tip Write down the Property ID, Geographic ID and tax year before calling. One owner may have separate residence, acreage, timber, manufactured-home, mineral and business accounts.

Choose Your Rusk County Property Task

Search Property Records Fix a Failed Search Read the Property Card Use the Interactive Map Check 2026 Status Local Property Checks Understand Values Download and File Forms Homestead Exemptions Agricultural Appraisal Livestock Standards Beekeeping Timber Appraisal Wildlife Management Business Property Mineral Accounts File a Protest Check Late Remedies Search and Pay Taxes Search Deeds and Liens Download CAD Data Contacts and Map

What to Try When the Rusk CAD Search Finds Nothing

Search Problem Better Method Why It Helps
Full owner name fails Use only the first or last name. Initials, spouses, trusts and estates may be indexed differently.
Address returns no result Use only the street number and primary road name. County-road formatting, directions, suffixes and city names can block a match.
Recent buyer is missing Search the seller or prior owner. A deed can be recorded before the appraisal ownership update is complete.
Rural tract lacks an address Use the abstract, Geo ID, legal description, acreage or owner. Rural property is commonly indexed through survey information.
Only a homesite appears Repeat the owner search and open every Property ID. The residence, pasture and timber tracts may be separated.
Manufactured home is missing Search the home owner and land owner separately. The structure and underlying land can have different owners.
Business assets are missing Select Personal Property and search the legal entity or DBA. A tenant may own taxable equipment without owning the real estate.
Mineral interest is missing Select Mineral and test owner, trust, estate, lease and company names. Surface and mineral ownership can differ.
Account status appears outdated Check the selected year and call Rusk CAD with the Property ID. A current-year change may be pending or displayed under another account.
“I am trying to locate a Rusk CAD account. The current or former owner is ______. The property is near ______. It is a home / farm / timber / mobile-home / mineral / business account. My Property ID, Geo ID, abstract or lease clue is ______.”

How to Read a Rusk CAD Property Record

Record Field Meaning What to Check
Property ID or Parcel ID Primary appraisal-account identifier. Use it for forms, protests, calls and tax searches.
Owner ID Identifier connected with an owner record. One Owner ID can be linked to multiple parcels.
Geographic ID Map-related appraisal identifier. Useful for rural tracts without a normal address.
Legal description CAD summary of abstract, survey, subdivision or tract information. Compare it with the County Clerk deed before legal use.
Category code Property classification such as residence, commercial, agricultural or timber land. A classification error can affect comparable selection and land treatment.
Market value Rusk CAD’s January 1 opinion of normal market value. Review land, structures, condition, access and comparable evidence.
Ag or timber value Productivity value for qualifying land. Compare every land segment and excluded homesite acreage.
Homestead-cap loss Value removed by the qualifying residence-homestead appraisal limitation. The cap limits appraised-value growth; it does not freeze market value.
Circuit-breaker loss Temporary limitation for qualifying non-homestead real property. Confirm eligibility, ownership history and the 2026 threshold.
Taxing jurisdictions County, road, city, school, college, ESD and groundwater entities linked to the property. Use the Tax Office for the actual current tax balance.
Deed history Appraisal references to selected recorded instruments. Verify every instrument through the County Clerk.
Official disclaimer: Rusk CAD states that legal descriptions and acreage amounts are for appraisal-district use and should be verified before use in legal documents.

How to Use the Current Rusk CAD Interactive Map

1
Find the text appraisal account first.

Copy the Property ID, Geographic ID, owner, acreage and legal-description clues.

2
Open the map from the Rusk CAD website.

Avoid the retired TrueAutomation URL used in the old article.

3
Match the correct appraisal polygon.

Do not rely only on the closest visible structure or driveway.

4
Check adjoining accounts.

Rural holdings, family tracts and timber operations can contain multiple parcels.

5
Save a dated map image.

Add the Property ID before using it in a correction request, protest or purchase file.

The map can help with
  • General parcel location
  • Neighboring appraisal accounts
  • Rural tract orientation
  • Road and survey context
  • Comparable-property research
The map cannot prove
  • Exact boundary monuments
  • Legal access
  • Flood-zone status
  • Mineral ownership
  • Clear title
Do not build, harvest timber or place a fence from the CAD line alone. Use a recorded deed, title review and professional survey when legal certainty matters.
Official map: Open Rusk CAD Interactive Map.
Official flood research: Open FEMA Map Service Center.

How to Interpret Rusk CAD’s 2026 Status Labels

Do not describe every 2026 account as either preliminary or certified. During the July 2026 audit, official property pages displayed both types of status labels.
2026 Preliminary Values The property page states that values remain subject to change before certification.
2026 Certified Values The individual property page states that the account has reached certified status.
2026 Certified Rolls Rusk CAD’s Data and Records page lists certified real-and-personal appraisal-roll files.

Safe Verification Steps

  1. Read the exact status sentence above the value section.
  2. Confirm the selected tax year.
  3. Save a dated copy of the account.
  4. Check whether a protest, correction or exemption remains pending.
  5. Call Rusk CAD before using the value for a deadline-sensitive legal or financial task.

Rusk County Property Situations That Need Extra Checking

Property Situation Important Checks Common Hidden Issue
Henderson home or business City limits, Henderson ISD, homestead, business assets, ESD and groundwater district A Henderson mailing address does not always prove city or school jurisdiction.
New London or Overton property City boundary, West Rusk or Overton ISD, cemetery district where applicable and city portions Overton crosses county lines, so the correct appraisal district and collector must be verified.
Tatum-area property Rusk County portion, Tatum ISD, city limits, Gregg County ESD and Sabine River flood risk A Tatum address can fall in a different county or taxing-unit combination.
Kilgore-area property County boundary, city portion, Kilgore ISD, Kilgore College and Gregg County ESD Kilgore spans Gregg and Rusk counties.
Mount Enterprise or Laneville land School district, city limits, access, pasture, timber, wells and agricultural history Postal address and taxing jurisdiction can differ.
Lake Striker-area property County line, access, flood risk, easements, shoreline rights and utilities A CAD parcel line does not establish lake access or shoreline rights.
Pine timber tract Survey, timber plan, stand age, stocking, harvest records, access and mineral reservations Timber ownership, surface ownership and mineral ownership can differ.
Manufactured home Home account, land account, ownership, location and unpaid taxes The home and land may have different owners.
Oil, gas or utility account Mineral account, lease, production, utility assets, division order and Clerk records The surface-property card does not establish the mineral interest.

Market Value, Appraised Value and Taxable Value

Market Value → Homestead Cap, Circuit Breaker or Productivity Appraisal → Exemptions → Taxable Value
Market value Rusk CAD’s January 1 opinion of what the property would sell for under normal market conditions.
Appraised value The amount after an applicable homestead cap, circuit-breaker limitation or agricultural/timber productivity appraisal.
Taxable value The value remaining for each taxing unit after exemptions and limitations.
2026 circuit-breaker limit: Qualifying non-homestead real property valued at $5,320,000 or less may receive a temporary 20% appraisal limitation. Agricultural, timber and other excluded special-appraisal land does not qualify.
The value columns serve different purposes. A timber or pasture account can show a high land market value and a much lower productivity value.

How to Download and File Rusk CAD Forms

CAD forms Name or address corrections, electronic communications and separate taxation requests.
Exemption forms Homestead, age, disability, veteran and exemption-transfer or cancellation forms.
Ag, timber and wildlife forms Local guidelines and open-space, timber and wildlife applications.
Business-property forms Renditions, affidavits and allocation forms.
Protest forms Notice of Protest, affidavit of evidence, protest procedures and ARB hearing procedures.
Disaster and special exemptions Temporary disaster, Freeport, goods-in-transit and mixed-use vehicle forms.

Safe Filing Workflow

1
Search and verify the account.

Write the Property ID and tax year on your working copy.

2
Download the current form.

Use the official Rusk CAD forms page or Texas Comptroller form library.

3
Complete every required field.

Sign, date and attach identification, affidavits, maps or supporting records.

4
Use an accepted delivery route.

Follow the form instructions or mail to Rusk County Appraisal District, P.O. Box 7, Henderson, TX 75653-0007.

5
Keep proof of delivery.

Save the complete form, attachments, email, online confirmation, hand-delivery receipt or postal proof.

Official forms: Open Rusk CAD Downloadable Forms.

Rusk County Homestead and Related Exemptions

Current school exemptions: Texas school districts provide a mandatory $140,000 general residence-homestead exemption. Qualifying age-65 or disabled homeowners receive an additional mandatory $60,000 school exemption.
General residence homestead Available for the owner’s principal residence when ownership and occupancy requirements are met.
Age 65 or older May provide an additional exemption, school-tax ceiling, installment options and possible deferral.
Disabled person May provide additional exemption relief, a school-tax ceiling, installments and possible deferral.
Disabled veteran Relief depends on the qualifying disability rating and statutory category.
Surviving spouse Benefits may continue when ownership, residence, age and remarriage rules are satisfied.
Heir property An inherited homeowner may qualify through permitted affidavits and supporting ownership records.

Practical Application Steps

1
Search the appraisal account.

Confirm the Property ID, owner, address and current exemption treatment.

2
Download the current Form 50-114.

Use the Rusk CAD forms page or the Texas Comptroller form library.

3
Attach identification.

Rusk CAD states that homestead applications must include a driver’s-license copy or other information required by the Property Tax Code.

4
Add special evidence when required.

Heir property, manufactured homes, disability and veteran applications can require additional documents.

5
File with Rusk CAD.

Do not submit the application to the Tax Office or County Clerk.

6
Keep proof and verify approval.

Submitting an application does not prove that the exemption was granted.

Late homestead application: A qualifying general residence-homestead application may generally be filed up to two years after the taxes become delinquent. File promptly and ask how the late approval affects the account.

Rusk County Agricultural Productivity Appraisal

Agricultural appraisal is not a fixed exemption. It appraises qualifying land according to productivity rather than ordinary market value.
Current use Land must be principally devoted to agriculture at the local degree of intensity.
Historical use Generally five of the preceding seven years, or continuous five-year use for certain land inside a city.
Regular deadline File the application and supporting documentation by April 30.
Field inspection The local guideline states that the property must pass an on-site inspection.
Local-guide date: Rusk CAD’s posted pasture and agricultural intensity guide is effective January 1, 2023. Confirm whether any later property-specific instruction applies in 2026.

Posted Local Starting Points

Operation Local Guideline Evidence to Prepare
Hay production Minimum five acres devoted to hay production. Cutting, baling, yield, fertilizer, weed control, livestock use and sales records.
Grazing pasture Acreage depends on livestock type and pasture capacity. Stocking, fencing, water, forage, feed, veterinary and sales records.
Beekeeping Five through 20 acres, with four hives on five acres and 12 hives on 20 acres. Hive map, colony records, photographs, forage, water, health and production records.
Pecan or fruit orchard Minimum five acres and 15 trees per acre. Tree count, planting, pruning, pest control, harvest and sales records.
Vineyard Minimum five acres and 100 plants per acre. Planting map, irrigation, pruning, harvest and sales records.
Wildlife management Prior agricultural or wildlife qualification and at least three of seven management practices. Plan, maps, activity records, photographs, receipts and census reports.

Evidence File

  • Form 50-129
  • Map of every Property ID
  • Five-of-seven-year use history
  • Lease or operator agreement
  • Crop, hay or livestock records
  • Feed, seed and fertilizer receipts
  • Fencing and water records
  • Equipment and labor records
  • Sales and income evidence
  • Dated photographs
Late application: The posted local guide allows filing after May 1 and before approval of the appraisal records, with a 10% penalty if approved.
Change-of-use risk: Converting qualified agricultural or timber land to nonqualifying use may produce additional taxes for prior years.

Rusk County Livestock Intensity Standards

Minimum operation: Rusk CAD’s posted local guideline requires at least four animal units for agricultural valuation.
Livestock Class Typical One Animal Unit Local Minimum Head Count
Cow or bull 1 head 4 head
Calves 2 head 8 head
Goats or sheep 5 head 20 head
Broodmares or jennies 2 head 4 head
Native Pasture Starting Point: 4 Acres per Animal Unit
Four-Animal-Unit Minimum: Approximately 16 Acres
A minimum head count is not automatic approval. The district can consider pasture quality, carrying capacity, water, fencing, management, sales and whether the activity is genuinely agricultural.

Rusk County Beekeeping Agricultural Appraisal

Eligible acreage At least five and no more than 20 acres.
Five-acre minimum Four maintained mainframe hives.
Twenty-acre minimum Twelve maintained mainframe hives.
Hive condition Hives must be maintained and kept alive.
Forage requirement: Rusk CAD’s local guideline states that flowering plants should be planted when existing vegetation does not provide sufficient pollinating forage.

Beekeeping Evidence Checklist

  • Hive-location map
  • Hive purchase or lease records
  • Colony and queen records
  • Hive-health logs
  • Dated photographs
  • Forage and water planning
  • Feeding and pest-control records
  • Honey, wax or pollination records
  • Apiary documentation when applicable
  • Agricultural-use history
Empty equipment is not enough. The posted local standard requires functioning, maintained colonies.

Rusk County Timber Productivity Appraisal

Timber is a major East Texas land use, but wooded acreage does not automatically qualify. The property must be actively devoted to timber production for sale and satisfy the required use history and intensity.
Commercial purpose The stand should be managed for timber products rather than only shade, recreation or scenic use.
Management activity Planting, stocking, thinning, prescribed management, pest control, fire protection and harvest planning can support qualification.
Professional records A forester’s plan, stand map, inventory, contracts, receipts and harvest records provide stronger evidence.

Timber Evidence File

  • Timber-management plan
  • Stand map and acreage
  • Species and stand-age information
  • Planting and reforestation records
  • Thinning and harvest history
  • Forester invoices
  • Timber-sale contracts
  • Site preparation records
  • Pest and fire-management records
  • Dated stand photographs
Before harvesting: Verify the surveyed boundary, title, access, easements, timber ownership, mineral reservations and any contractual restrictions.

Wildlife Management Use in Rusk County

Prior qualification The land must generally have received agricultural or wildlife treatment during the preceding year.
Written plan Submit the Texas Parks and Wildlife 1-d-1 wildlife-management plan with supporting evidence.
Pineywoods standards Management practices should meet intensity standards applicable to the Pineywoods ecological region.

Use at Least Three Qualifying Practices

Habitat controlManage vegetation and habitat.
Erosion controlProtect soil and water resources.
Predator controlUse lawful management practices.
Supplemental waterProvide maintained water sources.
Supplemental foodAdd nutrition beyond natural production.
Supplemental shelterCreate nesting or escape cover.
Census countsTrack populations and results.
Wildlife presence or hunting alone does not qualify the land. The owner must actively manage and document the property.

Business Personal Property and Renditions

Normal filing date: Most business-personal-property renditions are due April 15. A timely written extension generally moves the deadline to May 15.
Common assets Inventory, furniture, fixtures, computers, machinery, tools, vehicles and equipment used to produce income.
Current exemption threshold Income-producing tangible personal property valued at $125,000 or less in a taxing unit may qualify for exemption.
2026 schedule Rusk CAD publishes a 2026 depreciation schedule in its Data and Records library.

Rendition File

  • January 1 asset list
  • Original cost and acquisition year
  • Inventory totals
  • Asset location
  • Disposed or relocated assets
  • Depreciation schedules
  • Purchase invoices
  • Condition and obsolescence evidence
  • Lease or ownership records
  • Proof of filing or extension
Business closed, moved or sold? Notify Rusk CAD and document the exact closure, relocation, sale or disposal date.

Mineral, Utility and Industrial Accounts

Specialized appraisal: Rusk CAD states that mineral, utility and industrial accounts are appraised for the district by Pritchard & Abbott in Tyler.
1
Select Mineral in the property search.

Try owner, trust, estate, company, lease name, lease number and Property ID.

2
Open every related account.

One owner can have interests in multiple wells, leases, units, pipelines or industrial properties.

3
Compare with source records.

Review mineral deeds, assignments, leases, division orders, royalty statements and production information.

4
Ask where valuation evidence should be sent.

Provide the Property ID and determine whether Rusk CAD or Pritchard & Abbott should receive it.

Mineral-title warning: A mineral appraisal account is not a legal ownership opinion. Complex interests may require a landman, title company or attorney.

How to File a 2026 Rusk County Property Protest

Rusk CAD’s stated 2026 usual protest deadline was May 15, 2026, or 30 days after the Notice of Appraised Value was mailed, whichever was later. The ordinary deadline has passed for most owners as of July 21, 2026.
Residential-homestead rule: Rusk CAD states that the chief appraiser must accept protests for properties receiving a residential homestead exemption through the district website or by email to arb@ruskcad.org.
1
Save the appraisal notice.

Record the Property ID, proposed value, exemptions and account-specific deadline.

2
Select every valid protest ground.

Examples include excessive market value, unequal appraisal, incorrect ownership, denied exemption, agricultural denial or incorrect taxing units.

3
Choose an accepted filing method.

Residential-homestead owners may use the website or arb@ruskcad.org. Other owners should follow the current Notice of Protest and form instructions.

4
Provide a valid email address.

The district places responsibility on the property owner to keep the protest email address current.

5
Request the district’s evidence.

Ask for comparable properties, schedules, photographs and material Rusk CAD intends to introduce.

6
Build property-specific proof.

Use photographs, estimates, measurements, surveys, appraisals, adjusted comparables, agricultural records or business-asset schedules.

7
State one requested result.

Show the district value, your requested value or correction and the evidence supporting it.

8
Select the hearing format on time.

The protest procedure states that a requested telephone, video or affidavit format should be identified no later than the 10th day before the hearing.

9
Prepare evidence in an accepted format.

The published procedure permits paper or a small portable electronic device retained by the ARB. It specifically says not to bring evidence only on a smartphone.

10
Read the written ARB order immediately.

District-court and binding-arbitration requests generally have 60-day deadlines; qualifying SOAH appeals generally have a 30-day deadline.

One postponement: The adopted hearing procedures state that an unrepresented property owner is entitled to one postponement without showing cause when requested before the hearing date.
Missed appearance: A request for a new hearing based on good cause generally must be filed no later than the fourth day after the missed hearing.
Online protest: Open Rusk CAD Online Protest.
Forms and procedures: Open Rusk CAD Protest Forms.

Evidence That Helps by Property Type

Property Type Useful Evidence Weak Argument
Home Comparable sales, dated condition photographs, repair estimates, measurements and appraisal. The tax bill increased without identifying a value or data error.
Rural acreage Access, utilities, flood risk, soils, terrain, tract shape, restrictions, survey and adjusted sales. Comparing remote acreage with highway-frontage or development-ready land.
Agricultural land Use history, livestock, hay, fencing, water, leases, receipts, sales and photographs. Assuming rural ownership automatically qualifies.
Timberland Forester plan, stand map, inventory, planting, thinning, harvest and management records. The property contains trees.
Business property Asset list, cost, age, condition, inventory, depreciation and obsolescence evidence. An unsupported lump-sum estimate.
Mineral or industrial Ownership interest, production, income, expenses, capacity, condition and specialized appraisal records. Surface-property evidence unrelated to the specialized account.

Possible Remedies After the Protest Deadline

Possible Remedy When It May Apply Immediate Step
Good-cause late protest A qualifying reason prevented timely filing. Contact Rusk CAD before the ARB approves the appraisal records.
Failure to receive required notice Rusk CAD or the ARB failed to deliver a legally required notice. Ask about the notice-hearing procedure before taxes become delinquent.
Late homestead application The owner qualified but missed the ordinary application date. File the current application promptly within the applicable statutory period.
Late agricultural application Qualifying land missed April 30 but the appraisal records have not been approved. File immediately and ask how the 10% penalty will be calculated.
Appraisal-roll correction A qualifying clerical, ownership, multiple-appraisal or statutory over-appraisal error exists. Identify the exact Texas Tax Code correction ground.
Act immediately. Missing the ordinary deadline does not automatically create a right to a late hearing.

How to Search and Pay Rusk County Property Taxes

Rusk CAD does not collect property taxes. Use the separate Rusk County Tax Office website for statements, balances, payments and receipts.
1
Open ruskcountytax.com.

Do not create an account merely to pay taxes; the Tax Office specifically tells taxpayers to search directly.

2
Search the property.

Use the owner name, Owner ID, Property ID, address, Geo ID, legal description, abstract or subdivision.

3
Select the correct tax year.

The online tax search includes historical years and can filter properties with tax due.

4
Open the matching property.

Verify the owner, account, property type and legal description.

5
Click Tax Summary.

Review every unpaid year before adding the property to the cart.

6
Choose the payment amount and method.

The Tax Office accepts full or partial online payment by supported credit card, debit card or e-check.

7
Review all charges.

Confirm the amount and any processor fee displayed before authorizing payment.

8
Print the confirmation receipt.

The Tax Office states that an online payment may take approximately 48–72 hours to appear on the tax account.

Current Tax Office Policies

Full or partial payment The office accepts full and partial online property-tax payments.
Current before delinquent A taxpayer may pay current taxes before older delinquent taxes when the payment instructions clearly identify the intended year.
Current-year monthly payments The Tax Office accepts payments toward current taxes.
Delinquent payment plan Contact the office to arrange qualifying monthly payments on delinquent taxes.
Regular delinquency date Current taxes generally become delinquent February 1 when unpaid by January 31.
Urgent payoff Call for a current payoff involving a sale, lawsuit, tax loan or delinquent account.
Tax Assessor-Collector: Nesha Partin, 202 N. Main Street, Henderson, TX 75652; phone 903-657-0315; Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; closed for lunch from 1:00–2:00 p.m.
Search and pay: Open Rusk County Tax Office Property Search.
Payment help: Open Rusk County Tax FAQ.

Truth in Taxation: Appraisal Value and Tax Rate Are Different

Use Rusk CAD for value Protest market value, unequal appraisal, exemption denials or property-data errors.
Use taxing units for rates County, city, school, college, ESD and groundwater governing bodies adopt tax rates.
Use the transparency database Review proposed taxes and public-hearing information during August and September.
Latest posted rates: The Tax Office currently publishes 2025 taxing-entity rates. Do not label those numbers as final 2026 adopted rates.
Official statewide directory: Open Rusk County Property-Tax Directory.

How to Search Rusk County Deeds, Liens and Recorded Documents

1
Collect appraisal clues first.

Save the current owner, former owner, Property ID, abstract, survey and legal description.

2
Open the County Clerk’s linked land-record system.

The official County Clerk page directs users to Texas Land Records.

3
Search grantor and grantee separately.

Try current owners, former owners, spouses, trusts, estates, lenders and businesses.

4
Review relevant document types.

Look for deeds, deeds of trust, liens, releases, easements, plats, oil-and-gas leases, mineral deeds and assignments.

5
Match the legal description.

A matching owner name is not enough when one person owns several properties or mineral interests.

6
Follow referenced instruments.

A deed may refer to an older plat, easement, restriction, mineral reservation, lien or release.

7
Order the correct copy.

Online images may help research, but a closing, court or legal task can require a certified Clerk copy.

Current Posted Clerk Details

County Clerk Trudy McGill
115 N. Main, Suite 206
Henderson, TX 75652
903-657-0330
Mailing address P.O. Box 758
Henderson, TX 75653
Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–4:55 p.m.
Documents are not filed after 4:00 p.m.
Friday 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Documents are not filed after 3:30 p.m.
Lunch and filing cutoff: The vault is closed from noon to 1:00 p.m., phones may not be answered during lunch and multiple public-record documents are not filed after 3:00 p.m.

Posted Official Public Record Fees

Service Posted Amount
Official Public Records filing, first page $20
Each additional page $4
Federal tax lien $20
State tax lien $10
Posted notice $2
Land-document identification rule: The Clerk requires a driver’s license or other valid photo identification when a land document is presented for filing.
Title warning: The online index is a research tool, not a guarantee of title, lien status, mineral ownership or legal access.
Official linked record search: Open Texas Land Records.
County Clerk information: Open Rusk County Clerk.

Rusk CAD Data, Reports and Downloadable Records

2026 certified rolls Real-and-personal appraisal-roll files are listed alphabetically, geographically and in spreadsheet format.
2026 mineral roll Mineral data is listed separately from locally appraised real and personal property.
2026 depreciation schedule Useful when reviewing business-personal-property valuation.
2025–2026 reappraisal plan Explains the district’s planned appraisal activity and review cycle.
Mass appraisal reports Describe valuation methods and property classes used by the district.
Tax rates and exemptions The data library currently lists 2025 adopted information, not final 2026 rates.
Official data library: Open Rusk CAD Data and Records.

Rusk County Buyer and Owner Verification Checklist

Appraisal account
  • Correct Property ID
  • Correct tax year and status
  • Owner and mailing address
  • Legal description
  • Land and improvement data
Tax account
  • Correct Tax Office record
  • Every unpaid year
  • Penalty and interest
  • Payment-plan status
  • Receipt or payoff
Recorded documents
  • Current vesting deed
  • Deeds of trust and liens
  • Releases
  • Easements and restrictions
  • Mineral reservations
Agricultural or timber tract
  • Survey and legal access
  • Use history
  • Management records
  • Water, fencing or stand condition
  • Change-of-use tax exposure
Flood-sensitive property
  • FEMA map
  • Elevation information
  • Drainage and road access
  • Local floodplain review
  • Insurance availability
Future tax estimate
  • Remove seller-only exemptions
  • Check buyer homestead eligibility
  • Include every taxing unit
  • Account for new improvements
  • Use current adopted rates
Buyer warning: Do not estimate future taxes by copying the seller’s current bill. Exemptions, caps, timber or agricultural qualification, improvements and taxing units can change after closing.

2026 Rusk County Property Deadline Board

January 1 General appraisal date for ownership, condition, use and market value.
April 15 Normal deadline for most business-personal-property renditions.
April 30 Regular deadline for homestead, agricultural, timber and many exemption applications.
May 15, 2026 Rusk CAD’s stated usual protest deadline, unless 30 days after notice mailing was later.
Before ARB approval Good-cause late protests and late agricultural applications must satisfy separate requirements before approval of the records.
August–September Taxing units publish proposed tax information, hold hearings and adopt rates.
January 31 Normal last day to pay current taxes without penalty and interest.
February 1 Unpaid current taxes generally become delinquent.
Always use the actual notice, form or tax statement. Later notices, weekends, holidays and special remedies can change the operative date.

Current Rusk County Property Contacts

Office or Staff Current Contact Main Tasks
Rusk County Appraisal District Chief Appraiser: Weldon Cook, RPA, CCA
107 N. Van Buren Street
Henderson, TX 75652
Mailing: P.O. Box 7
Henderson, TX 75653-0007
903-657-3578
Fax: 903-657-9073
wcook@ruskcad.org 		Appraisal records, values, exemptions, agriculture, timber, GIS, renditions and protests.
Residential-homestead protest email arb@ruskcad.org Email protest filing for property receiving a residential homestead exemption, subject to current instructions and deadline.
Rusk County Tax Office Tax Assessor-Collector: Nesha Partin
202 N. Main Street
Henderson, TX 75652
Mailing: P.O. Box 988
Henderson, TX 75653
903-657-0315
npartin@ruskcountytx.gov
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Lunch closure: 1:00–2:00 p.m. 		Tax statements, payments, receipts, partial payments and delinquent-tax arrangements.
Rusk County Clerk County Clerk: Trudy McGill
115 N. Main, Suite 206
Henderson, TX 75652
Mailing: P.O. Box 758
Henderson, TX 75653
903-657-0330
Fax: 903-657-2387 		Deeds, liens, easements, releases, plats, mineral documents and certified copies.
Mineral, utility and industrial appraisal Pritchard & Abbott, Inc.
Begin with Rusk CAD and provide the Property ID. 		Specialized appraisal work performed for Rusk CAD.
Rusk CAD lobby hours: Public directory listings show Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., but the official contact page does not publish a fixed lobby schedule. Call 903-657-3578 before a time-sensitive visit.

Map to Rusk County Appraisal District

Bring: Property ID, identification, appraisal notice and copies of applications, deeds, photographs, estimates, maps, leases, receipts, livestock records, timber records or mineral documents.

Official Rusk County Property Actions

Search appraisal records Rusk CAD Property Search
Open the official map Rusk CAD Interactive Map
File an eligible online protest Rusk CAD Online Protest
Create a protest account Rusk CAD Account Registration
Download official forms Rusk CAD Forms
Review reports and rolls Rusk CAD Data and Records
Search and pay property taxes Rusk County Tax Office
Review payment questions Rusk County Tax FAQ
Search recorded land documents Texas Land Records
Review County Clerk information Rusk County Clerk
Review Texas exemptions Texas Property-Tax Exemptions
Review value limitations Texas Valuing Property Guide

Rusk County CAD Property Search FAQs

1. What is the official Rusk County CAD property-search website?

The official free property search is available at ruskcad.org. Use Basic, Owner, Property, All Criteria or Advanced Search to locate the correct account.

2. What is the Rusk County Appraisal District address and phone number?

Rusk County Appraisal District is located at 107 N. Van Buren Street, Henderson, TX 75652. The main phone number is 903-657-3578.

3. Who is the Rusk County Chief Appraiser?

Weldon Cook, RPA, CCA, is listed as the Rusk County Appraisal District Chief Appraiser.

4. Are all Rusk CAD 2026 values preliminary?

No. During the July 2026 audit, some official property pages displayed preliminary values while others displayed certified values. Read the status shown on the individual account.

5. Can I file a Rusk County property protest online?

Yes. Rusk CAD provides an online protest system. The district also states that protests for properties receiving a residential homestead exemption may be filed by email at arb@ruskcad.org.

6. How do I apply for a Rusk County homestead exemption?

Download the current residence-homestead application from Rusk CAD, attach the required identification and supporting documents, submit it to the appraisal district and save proof of filing.

7. What are Rusk CAD’s local livestock requirements?

The posted local agricultural guideline uses a minimum of four animal units. Examples include four cows or bulls, eight calves, 20 goats or sheep, or four broodmares or jennies.

8. How do I pay Rusk County property taxes?

Use ruskcountytax.com. Search the property, open the account, select Tax Summary, review every unpaid year, add the property to the cart and save the payment confirmation.

9. Is the Rusk CAD interactive map a legal survey or flood determination?

No. The appraisal map does not replace a recorded deed, professional boundary survey, title report, elevation certificate or official FEMA flood determination.

10. Where can I search Rusk County deeds and liens?

The Rusk County Clerk links its land records through Texas Land Records. Search current and former owners as grantors and grantees, then match each document’s legal description to the correct appraisal account.

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County-CAD.us is an independent informational website. It is not affiliated with Rusk County Appraisal District, the Appraisal Review Board, Rusk County, the Tax Assessor-Collector, County Clerk, Pritchard & Abbott, any city, school district, college district, emergency-services district, groundwater district or the State of Texas.

Property records, certification status, values, exemptions, agricultural and timber standards, protest procedures, tax balances, payment charges, office hours, staff and online systems can change. Confirm deadline-sensitive information through the responsible official office.

Editorial verification: July 21, 2026.

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