West Texas / Permian / Trans-Pecos
Andrews County, Texas
A porch-side guide to the county: the stories that give it a shape, practical local checks, and a few things worth knowing before they surprise you. Every note points to its source.
1 story · 3 practical · 3 good to know
The practical part
Andrews County offices and deadlines
Appraisal district & tax office →
The Comptroller's official directory for Andrews County: who sets your value and who sends the bill.
Homestead exemption →
File Form 50-114 with the appraisal district. It is free. The regular deadline is April 30, and late filing is allowed for up to two years.
Protest your appraisal →
The usual deadline is May 15, or 30 days after your notice arrives, whichever is later.
Estimate a tax bill →
Model a bill from local rates, the homestead exemption, and the appraisal cap.
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A little of what makes this place itself
All 7 local notes
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- Stories & local character History & Culture Andrews County: named for a Revolution hero, built by oil Andrews County takes its name from Richard Andrews, one of the first men to die in the Texas Revolution, and later became an oil powerhouse after a gusher struck in 1929.
- Practical Money & Taxes How to apply for the homestead exemption in Andrews County Texas homeowners can lower their property tax bill with a homestead exemption. You apply through the Andrews County Appraisal District, not the tax office.
- Practical Money & Taxes Two offices handle your property tax in Andrews County Andrews County splits property tax work between the Appraisal District (values your property) and two separate tax offices (collect the bills).
- Good to know Outdoors Mule deer hunting in Andrews County has a 20-inch antler rule Andrews County is mule deer country, but state rules set a minimum 20-inch outside spread for legal bucks, so know the restriction before you hunt.
- Practical Cars & Driving Andrews County vehicles no longer need a safety inspection to register As of January 1, 2025, Texas dropped the annual safety inspection for non-commercial vehicles. Andrews County is not an emissions-testing county, so most drivers just pay a small fee at registration.
- Good to know Home & Property Mineral rights and surface ownership often split in Andrews County In Andrews County, the person who owns the land surface may not own the minerals underneath. The mineral owner has broad legal rights to access your property.
- Good to know Rules & Licenses Check Andrews County before you burn outside Outside Andrews city limits, the county burn-ban page is only the first check. State rules and weather still matter.
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