West Texas / Permian / Trans-Pecos
Irion 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
Irion County offices and deadlines
Appraisal district & tax office →
The Comptroller's official directory for Irion 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
Irion County · Local History
The Railroad Moved the County Seat to Mertzon
Irion County started with Sherwood as its county seat, but when the railroad bypassed Sherwood and ran through Mertzon, the county seat followed.
Irion County · Agriculture & Land
Sheep and Cattle Ranching Shaped Irion County
Irion County's economy was built on livestock ranching, especially sheep and cattle, and that land-use pattern still shapes the county today.
Irion County · Oil & Gas
Oil and Gas Activity in Irion County Is Regulated from San Angelo
Irion County falls under Railroad Commission District 7C, based in San Angelo, which oversees all oil and gas well activity in the county.
All 6 local notes
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- Stories & local character History & Culture The Railroad Moved the County Seat to Mertzon Irion County started with Sherwood as its county seat, but when the railroad bypassed Sherwood and ran through Mertzon, the county seat followed.
- Practical Outdoors Deer Hunting in Irion County Has a Generous Bag Limit Irion County falls in the Texas North Zone for white-tailed deer, which allows up to five deer per season with a two-buck limit.
- Stories & local character History & Culture Sheep and Cattle Ranching Shaped Irion County Irion County's economy was built on livestock ranching, especially sheep and cattle, and that land-use pattern still shapes the county today.
- Practical Home & Property A Local District Manages Groundwater in Irion County If you plan to drill a water well in Irion County, you must deal with the Irion County Water Conservation District before you start.
- Stories & local character Rules & Licenses Oil and Gas Activity in Irion County Is Regulated from San Angelo Irion County falls under Railroad Commission District 7C, based in San Angelo, which oversees all oil and gas well activity in the county.
- Practical Money & Taxes One Office Handles Appraisals, Another Collects Taxes Irion County has a separate appraisal district and a separate tax office — they do different jobs, so you may need to contact both.
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