Gulf Coast / Coastal Bend
Live Oak 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
Live Oak County offices and deadlines
Appraisal district & tax office →
The Comptroller's official directory for Live Oak 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
Live Oak County · State Park / Fishing
Choke Canyon State Park Has a Unit in Live Oak County
Choke Canyon State Park's South Shore unit sits in Live Oak County and gives you access to a 25,670-acre reservoir with strong bass and catfish fishing.
Live Oak County · County History
George West Built a Town by Donating Land and a Railroad
The town of George West was literally built by its namesake, a rancher who donated land, cash, and railroad right-of-way to move the county seat there in the early 1900s.
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- Stories & local character Outdoors Choke Canyon State Park Has a Unit in Live Oak County Choke Canyon State Park's South Shore unit sits in Live Oak County and gives you access to a 25,670-acre reservoir with strong bass and catfish fishing.
- Practical Outdoors James E. Daughtrey WMA Offers Public Hunting Near Choke Canyon The 34,000-acre Daughtrey Wildlife Management Area spans Live Oak and McMullen counties and offers permitted public hunting in classic South Texas brush country.
- Stories & local character History & Culture George West Built a Town by Donating Land and a Railroad The town of George West was literally built by its namesake, a rancher who donated land, cash, and railroad right-of-way to move the county seat there in the early 1900s.
- Practical Home & Property A Local District Regulates Water Wells in Live Oak County The Live Oak Underground Water Conservation District oversees well drilling in the county and may require permits before you dig.
- Practical Money & Taxes Two Offices Handle Property Tax in Live Oak County Your property's value gets set at one office and your taxes get collected at another, except in Live Oak County, where the appraisal district may end up doing both jobs.
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