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Irion County, Texas
A local guide to the county: the stories that give it a shape, practical 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 · Oil & Gas
Oil Arrived in 1928, but Irion County's Surge Came Later
Irion County's first oil discovery came in 1928, but substantial production waited until the late 1950s and then climbed quickly.
Irion County · Agriculture & Land
Irion County Once Counted Nearly 203,000 Sheep
The sheep-heavy era has passed, but Irion County's modern farm acreage and sales still lean overwhelmingly toward pasture and livestock.
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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 Rules & Licenses Oil Arrived in 1928, but Irion County's Surge Came Later Irion County's first oil discovery came in 1928, but substantial production waited until the late 1950s and then climbed quickly.
- 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 History & Culture Irion County Once Counted Nearly 203,000 Sheep The sheep-heavy era has passed, but Irion County's modern farm acreage and sales still lean overwhelmingly toward pasture and livestock.
- 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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