Bowie County, TX Property Records
Property records in Bowie, Texas document ownership and legal details for real estate within the city, which is primarily served by Montague County offices. These records may include deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, easements, legal descriptions, transfer history, assessed values, and property tax information. They are useful for confirming ownership, researching property boundaries, reviewing transaction history, preparing for a purchase, resolving title questions, or estimating tax obligations.
Official Bowie property records are typically accessed through the Montague County Clerk for recorded land documents and through local appraisal or tax offices for valuation and tax details. Users can start with the Montague County Clerk’s office for official property records, where information about recorded documents and access procedures is provided. For the most accurate results, search by owner name, property address, legal description, or document number when available.
Bowie County, TX Property Records & Statistics
Bowie County is an affordable market that still carries a heavy tax rate. The median rent of $783.50 is below the Texas median of $874 and the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing accounts for 29.46% of occupied homes, higher than the state's 24.06% and the national 21.81%.
The median home value of $121,250 is below both the Texas median of $130,900 and the national median of $173,750. Even so, the median property tax rate of 1.42% is higher than the state's 1.23% and nearly double the national rate of 0.74%, which makes taxes a noticeable part of ownership costs.
The median household income of $57,178.50 is below the state figure of $60,132 and the national $65,108. The unemployment rate of 2.21% is lower than the Texas rate of 2.72% and the national rate of 2.87%.
Overall, the figures describe a county with lower rents and home values than most of Texas and the nation, incomes slightly below average, low unemployment, above-average property taxes, and a larger renter share.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Bowie
Bowie County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 59,736 total parcels, including 43,468 residential and 2,805 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 93.2% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 69,581 deeds and 23,864 mortgages, and 23,680 properties have valuation data.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 59,736 |
| Residential Parcels | 43,468 |
| Commercial Parcels | 2,805 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 93.2% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 69,581 |
| Mortgage Records | 23,864 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 23,680 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 4,186 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records show what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment documents a transfer of the mortgage from one lender or loan holder to another, while a release shows that the loan was satisfied and the lien removed.
Bowie County has 53,849 assignment and release records. They include 6,891 assignment documents, recorded from January 3, 2005, through July 30, 2025, and 46,847 release documents, recorded from January 3, 2005, through July 31, 2025, plus 111 other documents.
Researchers can use these records to see who holds a mortgage on a property, confirm earlier loans were paid off, and find liens that may still be open before a sale or refinance. The date ranges help narrow a search to the period that matters for a property.
How to Search Bowie County, TX Property Records
Bowie County property records are kept by the Bowie County Clerk, 710 James Bowie Drive in New Boston, which records deeds, mortgages, and other real estate documents. The records cover the county's 59,736 parcels and show ownership, recorded transactions, and related details. Searches generally work by owner name, document type, or recording date.
The Bowie County official records search is the Clerk's online database for recorded documents. The Bowie County Clerk page has office information and recording details. For background on how appraisals, exemptions, and tax rates work, see the Texas Comptroller property tax page.
To search, enter an owner's name or a date range, review the results, and open the document that matches your property. Note the document type, recording date, and parties. The Clerk's office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and can be reached at 903-628-6740 if a record cannot be found online.
Bowie Registrar of Deeds
The Bowie County Probate Office is located at 710 James Bowie Drive, New Boston, TX, 75570 and can be reached at 903-628-6740. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Records can be accessed through bowiecountytx-web.tylerhost.net or the official website co.bowie.tx.us.
Bowie County Clerk
Bowie County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Bowie County property records by address?
Use the Bowie County official records search to find recorded documents tied to a property. Enter the owner's name or a date range and review the results. If nothing matches, call the County Clerk at 903-628-6740 for help.
How can I find property owners in Bowie County?
Owners are named in recorded deeds, which you can search through the official records search. Open the latest deed to see the grantor and grantee. The Clerk's office at 710 James Bowie Drive, New Boston, can also help in person on weekdays.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Bowie County?
Assessed values come from the appraisal process rather than recorded deeds, and the county's records reflect the 2024 assessment year. The Texas Comptroller property tax page explains values, exemptions, and protests. For a specific parcel, call the County Clerk at 903-628-6740.
Where can I find Bowie County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills are issued and collected by the county's tax office, not the Clerk. Call 903-628-6740 or visit the Bowie County Clerk page to be directed. Keep your parcel number or owner name ready, and see the Texas Comptroller's property tax page for deadlines.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Bowie County?
The County Clerk keeps deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents. Search them in the official records search, or see the Bowie County Clerk page. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Where can I access Bowie County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps are usually published by the appraisal district or the county rather than the Clerk. Call 903-628-6740 to ask which office provides maps covering the county's 59,736 parcels. Maps are references only and are not a legal survey of a property's boundaries.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Bowie County?
Texas counties have limited zoning authority, so rules often depend on whether a property is inside a city such as Texarkana or New Boston or in unincorporated territory. Contact the city for properties within its limits. For rural land, call the County Clerk at 903-628-6740 to be directed.
How can I create a list of property owners in Bowie County?
The online tools are built for single-property lookups. Use the official records search to find owners from recorded deeds by name. For a larger list, call the County Clerk at 903-628-6740 to ask what bulk copies are available and what fees apply.