Panhandle / High Plains
King 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
King County offices and deadlines
Appraisal district & tax office →
The Comptroller's official directory for King 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
King County · Hunting
Deer hunting seasons and bag limits for King County
King County is in Texas Parks and Wildlife's North Zone for white-tailed deer. Know the bag limits and season dates before you go.
King County · Mineral Rights
Oil and gas production is active in King County
King County has had oil production since 1943, and buyers of land here should understand how mineral rights work before they close a deal.
King County · History
King County was built on cattle ranching, and still is
King County is one of the most rural counties in Texas and has been dominated by large cattle ranches since the 1880s, including the famous Four Sixes Ranch.
All 5 local notes
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- Stories & local character Outdoors Deer hunting seasons and bag limits for King County King County is in Texas Parks and Wildlife's North Zone for white-tailed deer. Know the bag limits and season dates before you go.
- Practical Home & Property Ranch land in King County can be taxed on productivity, not market value Texas productivity appraisal can lower the tax value of qualifying King County ranch land, but a changed use can bring a three-year rollback tax.
- Stories & local character Home & Property Oil and gas production is active in King County King County has had oil production since 1943, and buyers of land here should understand how mineral rights work before they close a deal.
- Practical Money & Taxes Who handles your property tax in King County Two different offices at the same Guthrie address handle two different jobs. One decides what your property is worth, the other collects the bill.
- Stories & local character History & Culture King County was built on cattle ranching, and still is King County is one of the most rural counties in Texas and has been dominated by large cattle ranches since the 1880s, including the famous Four Sixes Ranch.
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