Panhandle / High Plains
Moore 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
Moore County offices and deadlines
Appraisal district & tax office →
The Comptroller's official directory for Moore 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 3 local notes
The full county shelf is mixed so stories and useful checks travel together. Use the filters when you need one kind.
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- Stories & local character History & Culture Oil and Gas Shaped Moore County Starting in the 1920s Moore County went from a cattle-ranching area to an oil and gas hub after commercial production began in 1927, reshaping the county's towns and economy.
- Practical Money & Taxes Two Offices Handle Your Property Tax in Moore County One Dumas office decides what your Moore County property is worth; a different one, blocks away, sends the bill and takes your money.
- Practical Home & Property You Need a Permit Before Drilling a Water Well Moore County sits inside the North Plains Groundwater Conservation District, which requires approval before you drill any non-exempt water well.
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