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Eastland 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
Eastland County offices and deadlines
Appraisal district & tax office →
The Comptroller's official directory for Eastland 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
Eastland County · Local History
The Eastland County Courthouse and Old Rip
Eastland's courthouse holds the preserved remains of Old Rip, a horned lizard that became a national story in 1928.
Eastland County · Oil Boom History
The 1917 Ranger oil strike transformed Eastland County
An oil strike near the town of Ranger in 1917 flooded the county with workers and money, briefly making it one of the most active places in Texas.
Eastland County · Mineral Rights & Oil/Gas
Oil and gas activity in Eastland County is regulated by the Railroad Commission
If you own or are buying land in Eastland County, mineral rights may be separate from surface rights, and the Texas Railroad Commission oversees any active wells.
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- Stories & local character History & Culture The Eastland County Courthouse and Old Rip Eastland's courthouse holds the preserved remains of Old Rip, a horned lizard that became a national story in 1928.
- Practical Money & Taxes Farm and ranch land can be taxed on what it produces, not what it sells for Eastland County farm or ranch land may qualify for ag valuation, but the local appraisal district checks use, acreage, and timing.
- Stories & local character History & Culture The 1917 Ranger oil strike transformed Eastland County An oil strike near the town of Ranger in 1917 flooded the county with workers and money, briefly making it one of the most active places in Texas.
- Practical Outdoors Deer hunting rules for Eastland County Eastland County falls under Texas Parks and Wildlife rules that limit deer harvest and set season dates you need to know before you hunt.
- Stories & local character Home & Property Oil and gas activity in Eastland County is regulated by the Railroad Commission If you own or are buying land in Eastland County, mineral rights may be separate from surface rights, and the Texas Railroad Commission oversees any active wells.
- Practical Home & Property Private water wells in Eastland County are subject to state rules For Eastland County land with a private well, the useful state records depend on when the well was drilled and where the tract actually sits.
- Practical Money & Taxes Who handles your property taxes in Eastland County Two separate offices handle property taxes here — the appraisal district sets your value, and the tax office collects what you owe.
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