West Texas / Permian / Trans-Pecos
McCulloch 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
McCulloch County offices and deadlines
Appraisal district & tax office →
The Comptroller's official directory for McCulloch 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
McCulloch County · Local Landmark
The geographic center of Texas is in McCulloch County
The geographic center of Texas is 16 miles northeast of Brady in McCulloch County. Brady has embraced that fact as part of its local identity.
McCulloch County · Agriculture History
McCulloch County built its economy on cattle, sheep, and goats
Cattle drives, wool, mohair, and later turkey farming shaped McCulloch County's farm economy from the 1870s onward.
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- Stories & local character History & Culture The geographic center of Texas is in McCulloch County The geographic center of Texas is 16 miles northeast of Brady in McCulloch County. Brady has embraced that fact as part of its local identity.
- Practical Home & Property Drilling a water well in McCulloch County requires a permit first The Hickory Underground Water Conservation District regulates groundwater in McCulloch County — you must file a notice and get a permit before drilling most wells.
- Stories & local character History & Culture McCulloch County built its economy on cattle, sheep, and goats Cattle drives, wool, mohair, and later turkey farming shaped McCulloch County's farm economy from the 1870s onward.
- Practical Money & Taxes Two offices handle your property taxes in McCulloch County The McCulloch County Appraisal District sets your property value. A separate tax assessor-collector office handles vehicle registration, not property tax collection.
- Practical Outdoors McCulloch County falls in the North Zone for deer and turkey hunting Hunters in McCulloch County follow North Zone rules for white-tailed deer and turkey, with bag limits and season dates set each year by Texas Parks and Wildlife.
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