Rio Grande Valley / Border
Duval 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
Duval County offices and deadlines
Appraisal district & tax office →
The Comptroller's official directory for Duval 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
Duval County · Mineral Rights & Oil/Gas
Oil and Gas Activity Is Long-Standing in Duval County
Duval County has produced oil and gas since 1905, so mineral rights questions are common when buying land here.
Duval County · Culture & Heritage
Duval County Has Deep Tejano Roots
Most people in Duval County are Hispanic. The county's culture comes from Tejano and South Texas ranching traditions.
Duval County · County History
Duval County Was Named for a Victim of the Goliad Massacre
Duval County was created in 1858 and named for Burr H. Duval, a soldier killed during the Texas Revolution.
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- Stories & local character Home & Property Oil and Gas Activity Is Long-Standing in Duval County Duval County has produced oil and gas since 1905, so mineral rights questions are common when buying land here.
- Practical Money & Taxes The Homestead Exemption Can Lower Your Tax Bill If your home in Duval County is your main residence, you may qualify for a homestead exemption that reduces the taxable value.
- Stories & local character History & Culture Duval County Has Deep Tejano Roots Most people in Duval County are Hispanic. The county's culture comes from Tejano and South Texas ranching traditions.
- Practical Money & Taxes Who Sets Your Property Tax Bill in Duval County In San Diego, the office that decides what your land is worth sits a few blocks from the one that takes your money, and you can't argue your bill at the second.
- Stories & local character History & Culture Duval County Was Named for a Victim of the Goliad Massacre Duval County was created in 1858 and named for Burr H. Duval, a soldier killed during the Texas Revolution.
- Practical Home & Property Duval County Has Its Own Groundwater District Duval's groundwater district registers every well and requires an operating permit before drilling a well that can pump more than 25,000 gallons a day.
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