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Castro 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.
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The practical part
Castro County offices and deadlines
Appraisal district & tax office →
The Comptroller's official directory for Castro 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
Castro County · County Seat
Dimmitt is a small farming town about 55 miles southwest of Amarillo
Dimmitt anchors Castro County's economy through agriculture, food processing, and livestock industries.
Castro County · County History
Castro County was named for a French-born empresario, not a rancher
Castro County takes its name from Henri Castro, a 19th-century diplomat and land agent for the Republic of Texas.
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- Stories & local character History & Culture Dimmitt is a small farming town about 55 miles southwest of Amarillo Dimmitt anchors Castro County's economy through agriculture, food processing, and livestock industries.
- Practical Outdoors The Playa Lakes WMA near Dimmitt offers public waterfowl and pheasant hunting Texas Parks and Wildlife manages a public hunting unit near Dimmitt, with limited access and seasonal drawn hunts for waterfowl and pheasant.
- Stories & local character History & Culture Castro County was named for a French-born empresario, not a rancher Castro County takes its name from Henri Castro, a 19th-century diplomat and land agent for the Republic of Texas.
- Practical Money & Taxes Who handles your property taxes in Castro County Two separate offices handle property appraisals and tax collection in Castro County, and knowing the difference saves confusion.
- Practical Home & Property The Ogallala Aquifer is Castro County's water source — and it is declining Nearly all water in Castro County comes from the Ogallala Aquifer, which has been dropping steadily for decades.
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