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Limestone 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
Limestone County offices and deadlines
Appraisal district & tax office →
The Comptroller's official directory for Limestone 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
Limestone County · Fishing
Fishing Lake Limestone: Bass, Catfish, and Crappie
Lake Limestone is a 12,553-acre reservoir on the Navasota River managed by the Brazos River Authority, known for good bass and catfish fishing.
Limestone County · State Park
Fort Parker State Park: Camping and Fishing Near Groesbeck
Fort Parker State Park sits along the Navasota River in Limestone County and offers camping, fishing, hiking, and paddling.
Limestone County · Texas History
Fort Parker and Cynthia Ann Parker: A Pivotal Texas Story
In 1836, a Comanche and Kiowa raid on Fort Parker in what is now Limestone County changed Texas history and the life of Cynthia Ann Parker.
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- Stories & local character Outdoors Fishing Lake Limestone: Bass, Catfish, and Crappie Lake Limestone is a 12,553-acre reservoir on the Navasota River managed by the Brazos River Authority, known for good bass and catfish fishing.
- Practical Rules & Licenses Deer Hunting in Limestone County: Antler Rule and Doe Days Limestone County has a 13-inch antler restriction on bucks, and antlerless deer can only be taken on private land by MLDP tag once December starts.
- Stories & local character Outdoors Fort Parker State Park: Camping and Fishing Near Groesbeck Fort Parker State Park sits along the Navasota River in Limestone County and offers camping, fishing, hiking, and paddling.
- Practical Money & Taxes How to Lower Your Property Tax Bill in Limestone County If you live in the home you own, you can file for a homestead exemption that cuts your taxable property value.
- Stories & local character History & Culture Fort Parker and Cynthia Ann Parker: A Pivotal Texas Story In 1836, a Comanche and Kiowa raid on Fort Parker in what is now Limestone County changed Texas history and the life of Cynthia Ann Parker.
- Practical Money & Taxes Two Different Offices Handle Property Taxes in Limestone County The appraisal district sets your home's value; the tax assessor-collector sends the bill — they are separate offices.
- Stories & local character History & Culture Why Groesbeck Became the County Seat (and Springfield Disappeared) Limestone County was formed in 1846 with Springfield as its seat, but the railroad era moved power to Groesbeck by 1873.
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