Explore the Community of Redwater, Texas
The City of Redwater in Bowie County, TX, has approximately 850–900 residents located about 12 miles southwest of Texarkana. Incorporated in 1989, our close-knit community in Redwater, Texas, combines small-town living and accessible local government with convenient proximity to the Texarkana area.
Founded in the mid-1870s as the sawmill town of Ingersoll, the community was renamed Redwater in 1894. Its history continued through significant wartime growth following the construction of the nearby Red River Army Depot and Lone Star Army Ammunition Plant.
Today, Redwater is proud of its history, connected community, and commitment to providing residents with accessible city services and transparent local government.
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Why Choose the City of Redwater, Texas
Authentic Small-Town Governance
With fewer than 1,000 residents, the City of Redwater, Texas, offers the rare opportunity for residents to personally connect with their City Administrator, mayor, and council members—something larger cities can’t match. The city’s easy-to-navigate and transparent website further reinforces this accessibility and strong civic engagement.
Resilient History Inspiring a Bright Future
From population setbacks in the early 1900s to a booming wartime economy, Redwater’s documented history of overcoming challenges forms a solid foundation for its promising future. This credibility embodies more than marketing—it’s a legacy of endurance.
Proximity to Texarkana Metro Area
Just twelve miles from Texarkana, Redwater offers an excellent balance: the peaceful pace and affordability of small-town living coupled with convenient access to the amenities, job markets, and services of a larger metropolitan area.
Small-Town Community. Convenient Location.
Redwater offers the character and pace of small-town living with direct access to local government and the amenities and opportunities of the Texarkana metro area. Our community’s history, accessibility, and resilience continue to shape a bright future for Redwater.
Property Tax Information
The City of Redwater, Texas has proposed a tax rate that will raise more taxes for maintenance and operations than last year’s tax rate. The proposed tax rate would increase total taxes in the City of Redwater by 4.75%.
Tax levy on a $100,000 home:
Tax Year 2024: $181.11
Tax Year 2025: $179.56
The meeting to adopt the tax rate will be held at Redwater City Hall, 120 Redwater Blvd W, Redwater, TX, at 6:00 p.m. on September 23, 2025. The rate to be adopted is $0.179562/$100 of value.
Visit Texas.gov/propertytaxes to access your local property tax database, proposed tax rates, and scheduled public hearings. The 86th Texas Legislature modified the calculation of the voter-approval tax rate to limit the rate of growth of property taxes in Texas.
Tax Rates
| AX RATES | FY 2025-2026 | TAX RATES | FY 2024-2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proposed Property Tax Rate | $0.179562/$100 | Proposed Property Tax Rate | $0.181100/$100 |
| No-New Revenue Rate | $0.171415/$100 | No-New Revenue Rate | $0.171927/$100 |
| Voter-Approval Tax Rate | $0.179562/$100 | Voter-Approval Tax Rate | $0.178166/$100 |
| De minimis Rate | $1.227173/$100 | De minimis Rate | $1.276358/$100 |
| Debt Rate | $0/$100 | Debt Rate | $0/$100 |