West Texas / Permian / Trans-Pecos
Scurry 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
Scurry County offices and deadlines
Appraisal district & tax office →
The Comptroller's official directory for Scurry 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
Scurry County · County History
How Scurry County Got Its Name
Scurry County was carved out in 1876 and named for a Confederate general, and the county seat Snyder grew from a buffalo hunter's trading post.
Scurry County · Education & Community
Western Texas College Serves the Region from Snyder
Western Texas College, based in Snyder, is a two-year community college that is also one of Scurry County's taxing units — meaning its tax rate appears on your property tax bill.
Scurry County · Oil & Gas / Mineral Rights
Mineral Rights Matter Here — Oil Has Run Deep Since 1948
The Kelly-Snyder oilfield in western Scurry County is one of the most productive fields in Texas history, so mineral rights and surface-owner issues matter for anyone buying land here.
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- Stories & local character History & Culture How Scurry County Got Its Name Scurry County was carved out in 1876 and named for a Confederate general, and the county seat Snyder grew from a buffalo hunter's trading post.
- Practical Outdoors Hunting in Scurry County: Deer, Quail, and More For Scurry County hunts, start with TPWD's county season page, then sort out access before you load the truck.
- Stories & local character History & Culture Western Texas College Serves the Region from Snyder Western Texas College, based in Snyder, is a two-year community college that is also one of Scurry County's taxing units — meaning its tax rate appears on your property tax bill.
- Practical Money & Taxes Homestead Exemption Cuts Your School Tax Bill If your Scurry County home is your main residence, a homestead exemption can reduce the taxable value and lower what you owe.
- Stories & local character Home & Property Mineral Rights Matter Here — Oil Has Run Deep Since 1948 The Kelly-Snyder oilfield in western Scurry County is one of the most productive fields in Texas history, so mineral rights and surface-owner issues matter for anyone buying land here.
- Practical Money & Taxes Property Tax: Two Offices, Two Jobs In Scurry County, one office sets your property value and a separate office collects the tax, so you may need to contact both.
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