West Texas / Permian / Trans-Pecos
Sterling 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
Sterling County offices and deadlines
Appraisal district & tax office →
The Comptroller's official directory for Sterling 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
Sterling County · County History
How Sterling County Got Its Start
Sterling County was carved out of Tom Green County in 1891 and built its early economy on cattle ranching.
Sterling County · Mineral Rights & Oil Leases
Oil and Gas Activity in Sterling County
Oil was found in Sterling County in 1947 and the Texas Railroad Commission regulates all wells drilled there today.
All 5 local notes
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- Stories & local character History & Culture How Sterling County Got Its Start Sterling County was carved out of Tom Green County in 1891 and built its early economy on cattle ranching.
- Practical Home & Property Drilling a Water Well in Sterling County Sterling County has its own groundwater district that requires new wells to be registered before you drill.
- Stories & local character Home & Property Oil and Gas Activity in Sterling County Oil was found in Sterling County in 1947 and the Texas Railroad Commission regulates all wells drilled there today.
- Practical Money & Taxes How Property Taxes Work in Sterling County One office appraises your property and a separate office collects the tax bill in Sterling County.
- Practical Money & Taxes Save on Taxes With a Homestead Exemption If your Sterling County home is your main residence, you can apply for a homestead exemption to lower your tax bill.
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