West Texas / Permian / Trans-Pecos
Crockett 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
Crockett County offices and deadlines
Appraisal district & tax office →
The Comptroller's official directory for Crockett 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
Crockett County · County History
Ozona Is the Only Town in Crockett County
Crockett County has one incorporated place, Ozona, and the rest of the county is open ranch land.
Crockett County · Mineral Rights
Oil and Gas Has Shaped Crockett County for Decades
If you buy land in Crockett County, find out whether mineral rights are included — they may have already been sold off.
All 6 local notes
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- Stories & local character History & Culture Ozona Is the Only Town in Crockett County Crockett County has one incorporated place, Ozona, and the rest of the county is open ranch land.
- Practical Home & Property Groundwater in Crockett County Is Managed and Permit-Required Crockett County has its own groundwater district, and if you drill a well you will need to deal with it.
- Stories & local character Home & Property Oil and Gas Has Shaped Crockett County for Decades If you buy land in Crockett County, find out whether mineral rights are included — they may have already been sold off.
- Practical Money & Taxes Homestead Exemption Can Lower Your Tax Bill If your home is your primary residence, you can apply for a homestead exemption that reduces your taxable value.
- Practical Money & Taxes Who Handles Property Tax in Crockett County One office decides what your land is worth; a different one across the hall takes your payment.
- Practical Outdoors Crockett County Has Both White-Tailed and Mule Deer Seasons On the rocky western edge of the Edwards Plateau, you can hunt two kinds of deer, and the rules for each are different.
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