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Lampasas 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
Lampasas County offices and deadlines
Appraisal district & tax office →
The Comptroller's official directory for Lampasas 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
Lampasas County · County History
How Lampasas County Came to Be
Lampasas County was formed in 1856 from parts of three older counties. Its name comes from the river and mineral springs that drew early settlers.
Lampasas County · Agricultural History
Lampasas Helped Start a National Farm Movement
In 1875, Lampasas County farmers formed the first Farmers' Alliance. It grew into a national movement for rural economic reform.
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- Stories & local character History & Culture How Lampasas County Came to Be Lampasas County was formed in 1856 from parts of three older counties. Its name comes from the river and mineral springs that drew early settlers.
- Practical Outdoors Hunting Rules for Deer and Turkey in Lampasas County Lampasas County has specific deer bag limits and buck restrictions that hunters must know before the season opens.
- Stories & local character History & Culture Lampasas Helped Start a National Farm Movement In 1875, Lampasas County farmers formed the first Farmers' Alliance. It grew into a national movement for rural economic reform.
- Practical Home & Property Groundwater Rules Apply to Water Wells Here Lampasas County is in Groundwater Management Area 8. The Saratoga Underground Water Conservation District oversees well permits and groundwater rules for the entire county.
- Practical Money & Taxes Who Handles Your Property Tax in Lampasas County In Lampasas County the appraisal district sets your property value, and you pay your taxes there too — the county tax office does not collect property taxes.
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