Frost line depth in Cooke County, TX
How deep the ground freezes in Cooke County, TX
10 in. Dig to 12 in, the 12 in code minimum. Nearest NOAA station: Gainesville 5 Ene, 8.7 mi.
Your building department sets the legal frost line depth (IRC Table R301.2(1)); footings must go below it (R403.1.4.1). Call them before you dig.