DFW / North Texas
Hunt 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.
7 stories · 11 practical · 3 good to know
The practical part
Hunt County offices and deadlines
Appraisal district & tax office →
The Comptroller's official directory for Hunt 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
Hunt County · State Park
Lake Tawakoni State Park has camping and hiking
Lake Tawakoni State Park sits on the southern shore of the reservoir and offers camping, hiking, boating, and birding.
Hunt County · Roads
Farm-to-Market roads cover most of rural Hunt County
Most rural roads in Hunt County are Farm-to-Market (FM) roads maintained by TxDOT, not county roads.
Hunt County · Local History
Greenville became an early Texas leader in public utilities
In 1891, Greenville became the first Texas city to own and operate its own municipally owned electricity generating plant, according to the Handbook of Texas.
All 21 local notes
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- Stories & local character Outdoors Lake Tawakoni State Park has camping and hiking Lake Tawakoni State Park sits on the southern shore of the reservoir and offers camping, hiking, boating, and birding.
- Practical Outdoors Lake Tawakoni offers year-round fishing near Greenville Lake Tawakoni, a 37,879-acre reservoir partly in Hunt County, is known for blue catfish, striped bass, and crappie.
- Stories & local character Cars & Driving Farm-to-Market roads cover most of rural Hunt County Most rural roads in Hunt County are Farm-to-Market (FM) roads maintained by TxDOT, not county roads.
- Practical Outdoors Tawakoni WMA allows public hunting with a permit Tawakoni WMA gives Hunt County hunters public access, with strict rules for weapons, shot, permits, and the waterfowl area.
- Good to know Home & Property The Sabine River and its forks flood parts of Hunt County Most of Hunt County drains into the Sabine River basin, and bottomlands along those waterways carry flood risk that FEMA maps track.
- Stories & local character History & Culture Greenville became an early Texas leader in public utilities In 1891, Greenville became the first Texas city to own and operate its own municipally owned electricity generating plant, according to the Handbook of Texas.
- Practical Outdoors Public fishing access at Tawakoni WMA is managed by TPWD The Tawakoni Wildlife Management Area provides public fishing access along Lake Tawakoni under TPWD rules.
- Stories & local character History & Culture Greenville grew into a cotton hub after the railroad arrived After rail service reached Greenville in 1880, Hunt County's cotton output grew from a handful of bales to more than 50,000 bales per year by 1900.
- Practical Cars & Driving Many Hunt County car renewals are simpler now Most Hunt County cars and light trucks no longer need a safety inspection before renewal. The tax office still handles in-person renewal.
- Good to know Rules & Licenses Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are real risks here Hunt County sits in North Texas, a region with a history of severe thunderstorms, hail, and tornadoes, particularly in spring.
- Stories & local character History & Culture Texas A&M University–Commerce anchors the county's east side Texas A&M University–Commerce, located in Commerce in eastern Hunt County, is a public university within the Texas A&M System.
- Practical Home & Property Private water wells follow state rules in Hunt County Rural land in Hunt County may rely on a private well, and TWDB records put the county outside a local groundwater district.
- Stories & local character History & Culture Beef cattle have replaced cotton as Hunt County's main farm product Hunt County farms shifted from cotton toward livestock over the 20th century, and cattle still shape the rural economy.
- Practical Money & Taxes Two offices handle your property tax bill The Hunt County Appraisal District sets your property value; the Hunt County Tax Office sends the bill and collects payment. They are separate offices.
- Good to know Rules & Licenses Outdoor burning can be banned during dry conditions During dry spells, Hunt County can restrict outdoor burning and points residents to local burn-ban information.
- Stories & local character History & Culture Hunt County formed in 1846 and sits 51 miles from Dallas Hunt County was established in 1846 and sits in the Blackland Prairie region about 51 miles northeast of Dallas.
- Practical Home & Property Check mineral rights even when Hunt County land looks like farm country The Handbook lists gas, oil, and sand among Hunt County resources, and RRC records are the place to check well history.
- Practical Money & Taxes Homestead exemption lowers your taxable value If Hunt County is your primary residence, a homestead exemption reduces the taxable value on your property tax bill.
- Practical Home & Property Septic systems outside city limits need a permit A new or replaced septic system in rural Hunt County starts with the Health Department's OSSF permit process.
- Practical Home & Property Hunt County has a regional water supply plan on file The Texas Water Development Board tracks water supply planning for Hunt County as part of the state's long-range water management system.
- Practical Money & Taxes Hunt County is served by multiple independent school districts Multiple independent school districts serve Hunt County, so the school line on a tax bill depends on the exact parcel.
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