West Texas / Permian / Trans-Pecos
Kent 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
Kent County offices and deadlines
Appraisal district & tax office →
The Comptroller's official directory for Kent 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
Kent County · Local History
Jayton Became the County Seat in 1954
Kent County's original county seat was Clairemont, but Jayton won a contested election in 1954 and has been the seat of government ever since.
Kent County · Mineral Rights
Oil and Gas Activity in Kent County
Oil has been produced in Kent County since 1946, and the Railroad Commission of Texas regulates all wells and production here.
All 5 local notes
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- Stories & local character History & Culture Jayton Became the County Seat in 1954 Kent County's original county seat was Clairemont, but Jayton won a contested election in 1954 and has been the seat of government ever since.
- Practical Home & Property Groundwater in Kent County Is in GMA 6 Kent County sits in Groundwater Management Area 6 with no local groundwater district covering it, so state rules govern what happens when you sink a well.
- Stories & local character Home & Property Oil and Gas Activity in Kent County Oil has been produced in Kent County since 1946, and the Railroad Commission of Texas regulates all wells and production here.
- Practical Money & Taxes Homestead Exemption Can Lower Your Tax Bill If you live in the home you own in Kent County, you may qualify for a homestead exemption that reduces your school tax.
- Practical Money & Taxes Who Handles Property Taxes in Kent County Kent County has its own appraisal district and a separate tax assessor-collector, both based in Jayton.
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