Big Bend / Far West
Culberson 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
Culberson County offices and deadlines
Appraisal district & tax office →
The Comptroller's official directory for Culberson 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
Culberson County · National Park
Guadalupe Mountains National Park sits partly in Culberson County
Guadalupe Mountains National Park protects the highest peaks in Texas and a vast ancient reef, with trails open to hikers and backpackers.
Culberson County · Local History
Van Horn: how Culberson County's seat got its name
Culberson County was carved out of El Paso County in 1911, and its seat Van Horn traces its name to a Civil War-era Army officer stationed at a desert water source.
Culberson County · Mineral Rights
Oil and gas activity exists in Culberson County — know your mineral rights
Culberson County has active oil and gas wells regulated by the Texas Railroad Commission, so buyers should check whether mineral rights transfer with land.
All 5 local notes
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- Stories & local character Outdoors Guadalupe Mountains National Park sits partly in Culberson County Guadalupe Mountains National Park protects the highest peaks in Texas and a vast ancient reef, with trails open to hikers and backpackers.
- Practical Home & Property Drilling a water well in Culberson County requires a permit The Culberson County Groundwater Conservation District regulates new wells, so you need to contact them before drilling.
- Stories & local character History & Culture Van Horn: how Culberson County's seat got its name Culberson County was carved out of El Paso County in 1911, and its seat Van Horn traces its name to a Civil War-era Army officer stationed at a desert water source.
- Practical Money & Taxes Who handles property taxes in Culberson County Culberson County property taxes involve the appraisal district, local taxing units, and county tax office, so it helps to know which question goes where.
- Stories & local character Home & Property Oil and gas activity exists in Culberson County — know your mineral rights Culberson County has active oil and gas wells regulated by the Texas Railroad Commission, so buyers should check whether mineral rights transfer with land.
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