Panhandle / High Plains
Crosby 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
Crosby County offices and deadlines
Appraisal district & tax office →
The Comptroller's official directory for Crosby 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
Crosby County · Oil & Gas
Oil and Gas Activity Is Regulated from Lubbock
Crosby County falls under Railroad Commission District 8A, based in Lubbock, which oversees all oil and gas operations in the county.
Crosby County · Local History
Crosby County's Deep History: Comanches, Quakers, and Cowboys
Crosby County has a layered past that runs from ancient Paleo-Indian camps to a Quaker colony, major cattle ranches, and a railroad that built the county seat.
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- Stories & local character Rules & Licenses Oil and Gas Activity Is Regulated from Lubbock Crosby County falls under Railroad Commission District 8A, based in Lubbock, which oversees all oil and gas operations in the county.
- Practical Home & Property Drilling a Water Well Requires a Permit Here Crosby County sits within the High Plains Underground Water Conservation District, which requires permits before drilling new wells.
- Stories & local character History & Culture Crosby County's Deep History: Comanches, Quakers, and Cowboys Crosby County has a layered past that runs from ancient Paleo-Indian camps to a Quaker colony, major cattle ranches, and a railroad that built the county seat.
- Practical Money & Taxes Who Handles Property Taxes in Crosby County The county tax assessor's office does not collect property taxes here. The appraisal district handles that role.
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