Rio Grande Valley / Border
Jim Hogg 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
Jim Hogg County offices and deadlines
Appraisal district & tax office →
The Comptroller's official directory for Jim Hogg 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
Jim Hogg County · County Seat
Hebbronville: A Town Built Around a Railroad Stop
Hebbronville began in 1883 as a railroad stop and became the county seat when Jim Hogg County was formed in 1913.
Jim Hogg County · Oil and Gas History
Oil Changed Jim Hogg County in 1921
The first commercial oil well in Jim Hogg County came in on April 17, 1921, and set off an economic shift that still shapes the county today.
All 6 local notes
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- Stories & local character History & Culture Hebbronville: A Town Built Around a Railroad Stop Hebbronville began in 1883 as a railroad stop and became the county seat when Jim Hogg County was formed in 1913.
- Practical Outdoors Deer Hunting: South Zone Rules Apply Here Jim Hogg County is in the Texas South Zone for deer hunting, with a season that runs into January and a bag limit of five deer.
- Stories & local character History & Culture Oil Changed Jim Hogg County in 1921 The first commercial oil well in Jim Hogg County came in on April 17, 1921, and set off an economic shift that still shapes the county today.
- Practical Money & Taxes Homestead Exemption: Apply at the Appraisal District If you own and live in your home in Jim Hogg County, you may qualify for a homestead exemption that lowers your tax bill.
- Practical Money & Taxes Property Tax: Two Offices, One County Your Jim Hogg County property tax runs through two separate Hebbronville offices, and walking into the wrong one is the easiest trip to waste.
- Practical Home & Property Your Water Well Falls Under the Brush Country District Jim Hogg County has no public water in rural areas, so most properties rely on private wells regulated by the Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District.
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