Gulf Coast / Coastal Bend
McMullen 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
McMullen County offices and deadlines
Appraisal district & tax office →
The Comptroller's official directory for McMullen 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
All 6 local notes
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- Stories & local character History & Culture How Tilden Became the County Seat Tilden started as a rough frontier settlement in 1858 and became the county seat when McMullen County was organized in 1877.
- Practical Outdoors Public Hunting and Fishing at Daughtrey WMA The James E. Daughtrey Wildlife Management Area gives the public access to 34,000 acres of South Texas land for hunting, fishing, and wildlife viewing.
- Practical Home & Property Flash Flooding Is a Real Risk Along the Rivers The Frio and Nueces rivers run through McMullen County and can flood quickly, so check FEMA flood maps before buying near the water.
- Practical Home & Property New Water Wells Need a Permit in McMullen County The McMullen Groundwater Conservation District oversees well drilling in the county — contact them before you drill.
- Practical Money & Taxes Oil and Gas Are a Big Deal in McMullen County McMullen County has thousands of active oil and gas wells, so mineral rights can be a major part of any land deal here.
- Practical Money & Taxes Who Handles Your Property Tax in McMullen County McMullen County has a separate appraisal district and tax office — you deal with each for different tasks.
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