West Texas / Permian / Trans-Pecos
Mitchell 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
Mitchell County offices and deadlines
Appraisal district & tax office →
The Comptroller's official directory for Mitchell 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
Mitchell County · Local History
Colorado City Grew Around Cattle Drives and a Railroad
Mitchell County was organized in 1881 when the Texas and Pacific Railway arrived, turning Colorado City into a major cattle shipping point in West Texas.
Mitchell County · Mineral Rights / Oil & Gas
Oil Production Has Shaped Mitchell County Since 1920
Petroleum was discovered in Mitchell County in 1920, and active oil and gas production continues today, which matters if you own or are buying land here.
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- Stories & local character History & Culture Colorado City Grew Around Cattle Drives and a Railroad Mitchell County was organized in 1881 when the Texas and Pacific Railway arrived, turning Colorado City into a major cattle shipping point in West Texas.
- Practical Outdoors Lake Colorado City State Park: Camping and Fishing Near Town Lake Colorado City State Park sits just south of Colorado City and offers camping, fishing, boating, and hiking on a 1,618-acre lake.
- Stories & local character Home & Property Oil Production Has Shaped Mitchell County Since 1920 Petroleum was discovered in Mitchell County in 1920, and active oil and gas production continues today, which matters if you own or are buying land here.
- Practical Home & Property A Groundwater District Covers All of Mitchell County The Lone Wolf Groundwater Conservation District regulates water wells across all of Mitchell County and requires permits for new wells.
- Practical Money & Taxes Homestead Exemption Can Lower Your School Tax Bill If you live in your Mitchell County home as your main residence, you may qualify for a homestead exemption that reduces the taxable value for school taxes.
- Practical Money & Taxes Nine Different Taxing Units Can Appear on Your Tax Bill Mitchell County parcels can have several local tax rates stacked on one bill, depending on the address.
- Practical Money & Taxes Mitchell County Has Two Separate Tax Offices Mitchell County splits property tax work between two offices. The appraisal district sets your value, and the tax assessor-collector handles your bill.
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