Wood County Land Splits Start With Subdivision Rules

Outside a city, the first county question is often simple. Will a land split need a plat? Texas Local Government Code Chapter 232 covers county plat rules for land outside city limits.

Wood County keeps its packet on the county subdivision page. It includes the 2026 rules, the application, a checklist for new or phased plats, and revision forms. Commissioners Court approved the current packet effective May 26, 2026.

The county packet is not the only rule set. A deed may still carry private restrictions. A city may have zoning inside its limits. Texas law can also let city plat rules reach into an ETJ in some cases.

For a rural tract, keep the checklist plain: city limits, ETJ, and whether Wood County plat review is needed at the courthouse in Quitman.