Rio Grande Valley / Border
Dimmit 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
Dimmit County offices and deadlines
Appraisal district & tax office →
The Comptroller's official directory for Dimmit 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
Dimmit County · County History
Carrizo Springs Has Been the County Seat Since 1880
Dimmit County was formed in 1858 and Carrizo Springs grew from a small ranching camp into the permanent county seat.
Dimmit County · Oil & Gas
Oil and Gas Activity Is Regulated by the Railroad Commission
Dimmit County has active oil and gas production, and the Texas Railroad Commission oversees permits, wells, and operator records.
Dimmit County · Agriculture History
Dimmit County Was Part of the Texas Winter Garden Region
Artesian wells discovered in the 1880s turned Dimmit County into a vegetable farming area known as the Texas Winter Garden Region.
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- Stories & local character History & Culture Carrizo Springs Has Been the County Seat Since 1880 Dimmit County was formed in 1858 and Carrizo Springs grew from a small ranching camp into the permanent county seat.
- Practical Outdoors Deer and Turkey Hunting in Dimmit County (South Zone) TPWD places Dimmit County in the South Zone for white-tailed deer and Rio Grande turkey, with county-specific limits and reporting rules.
- Stories & local character Rules & Licenses Oil and Gas Activity Is Regulated by the Railroad Commission Dimmit County has active oil and gas production, and the Texas Railroad Commission oversees permits, wells, and operator records.
- Practical Home & Property A Groundwater District Regulates Wells in Dimmit County If you drill a water well in Dimmit County, the Wintergarden Groundwater Conservation District has rules you must follow.
- Stories & local character History & Culture Dimmit County Was Part of the Texas Winter Garden Region Artesian wells discovered in the 1880s turned Dimmit County into a vegetable farming area known as the Texas Winter Garden Region.
- Practical Money & Taxes Homestead Exemption Lowers Your School Tax Bill If you live in the home you own in Dimmit County, a homestead exemption can reduce the taxable value of your property.
- Practical Money & Taxes Two Offices Handle Property Taxes in Dimmit County Dimmit County has a separate appraisal district and tax office, so you may deal with both when you buy or own property.
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