West Texas / Permian / Trans-Pecos
Reagan 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
Reagan County offices and deadlines
Appraisal district & tax office →
The Comptroller's official directory for Reagan 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
Reagan County · County History
How Reagan County got its name and its county seat
Reagan County was carved from Tom Green County in 1903 and named for a Texas senator who also served as the first head of the Railroad Commission.
Reagan County · History
The oil well that changed Texas — and funded UT
The Santa Rita No. 1 well blew in near Big Lake in 1923, opening the Permian Basin to oil production and pouring money into the University of Texas.
All 6 local notes
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- Stories & local character History & Culture How Reagan County got its name and its county seat Reagan County was carved from Tom Green County in 1903 and named for a Texas senator who also served as the first head of the Railroad Commission.
- Practical Outdoors Hunting in Reagan County is mostly on private land There are no public Wildlife Management Areas in Reagan County, so hunters rely on leases and private landowner access.
- Stories & local character History & Culture The oil well that changed Texas — and funded UT The Santa Rita No. 1 well blew in near Big Lake in 1923, opening the Permian Basin to oil production and pouring money into the University of Texas.
- Practical Home & Property Groundwater rules in Reagan County Most of Reagan County falls inside the Santa Rita Underground Water Conservation District, which regulates well drilling and water use.
- Practical Money & Taxes Who handles property taxes in Reagan County Two separate offices handle property appraisal and tax collection in Reagan County, and knowing the difference saves you time.
- Practical Home & Property Check Mineral Rights Before Buying Land in Reagan County Reagan County's oil history makes mineral ownership and RRC records part of a land check.
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