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Motley 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
Motley County offices and deadlines
Appraisal district & tax office →
The Comptroller's official directory for Motley 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
Motley County · Ranch History
The Matador Ranch Shaped This County for Decades
The Matador Land and Cattle Company, once owned by Scottish investors, controlled a vast stretch of Motley County land from the 1880s until 1951.
Motley County · Place Identity
Motley County: Below the Caprock, Thin Soil, Big Sky
Motley County sits just below the Caprock escarpment in northwest Texas, and its rolling plains, dry climate, and ranching roots define life here today.
All 6 local notes
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- Stories & local character History & Culture The Matador Ranch Shaped This County for Decades The Matador Land and Cattle Company, once owned by Scottish investors, controlled a vast stretch of Motley County land from the 1880s until 1951.
- Practical Outdoors Hunting Rules Specific to Motley County Motley County sits in deer and quail country, and TPWD sets specific bag limits and season dates that hunters need to know before heading out.
- Stories & local character History & Culture Motley County: Below the Caprock, Thin Soil, Big Sky Motley County sits just below the Caprock escarpment in northwest Texas, and its rolling plains, dry climate, and ranching roots define life here today.
- Practical Home & Property Groundwater in Motley County Is Managed by a Special District If you plan to drill a water well in Motley County, you need to work with the Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District, which regulates how much water can be pumped.
- Practical Money & Taxes Homestead Exemption Can Lower Your Tax Bill If your home in Motley County is your main residence, you likely qualify for a state homestead exemption that reduces what you owe in property taxes.
- Practical Money & Taxes Who Handles Property Tax in Motley County Motley County has its own appraisal district and a separate tax assessor-collector office, and knowing which one to call saves time.
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