Cooke CAD Board of Directors 

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Cooke County Appraisal District Board

Property owners throughout Cooke County benefit from understanding the structure and operations of their local appraisal district when pursuing property tax reduction opportunities. The Cooke County Appraisal District operates under the guidance of a board of directors representing major taxing entities including school districts, municipalities, and the county government. Doug Smithson serves as Chief Appraiser, with Daisy Watson as Deputy Chief Appraiser, overseeing appraisal operations throughout Cooke County. Residential and commercial property owners can access professional assistance through TaxCutter to navigate the property tax protest process effectively. Services include exemption monitoring to ensure property owners maintain all applicable exemptions. While Houston and other major cities receive significant attention, Cooke County property owners across all counties deserve quality representation during the appeal process, with transparent pricing structures that align with successful outcomes.

Board of Directors

Doug Smithson

Chief Appraiser

Daisy Watson

Deputy Chief Appraiser

Cheryl Martin

Computer Coordinator

Jermery Schneider,, 

Appraiser

Tara Heffner

Special Valuations Clerk

Brenda Schmid,, 

Senior Collection Clerk

Board Member

Gainesville ISD Representative

Board Member

Cooke County Representative

Board Member

City of Gainesville Representative

Board Member,

Lindsay ISD Representative

Board Member

Muenster ISD Representative

Board Member,, 

Callisburg ISD Representative

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