Bishop Hills, Texas
Bishop Hills is a very small town in Potter County on the flat, treeless High Plains of the Texas Panhandle, sitting just west of Amarillo. The surrounding landscape is open grassland and farmland typical of the region, cut by shallow draws and playa lakes. It functions largely as a small residential community on the outskirts of the Amarillo area.
Property here runs through the Potter Central Appraisal District and the county tax office — the homestead exemption, the appraisal cap, protests, and any MUD, PID, or special districts all sit at the parcel level. The Potter County notes below cover the practical details, with the official county directory for the appraisal district and tax office.
Potter County notes
What to know around Bishop Hills
Property Tax
Who Appraises Your Property in Potter County
The Potter County Appraisal District sets the value on your property, and that value determines what you owe in taxes.
Property Tax
Homestead Exemption Can Cut Your Tax Bill
If your home in Potter County is your primary residence, you can apply for a homestead exemption and lower your taxable value.
Property Tax
Farming or Ranching? Ag Valuation Can Save You Money
Working farm or ranch land in Potter County may qualify for 1-d-1 open-space appraisal, which taxes land by its productive value instead of market value.
County Services
The County Tax Office Handles More Than Taxes
The Potter County Tax Office in Amarillo collects property taxes and processes vehicle registrations for county residents.
Vehicle Registration
No Emissions Test Required in Potter County
Potter County is not one of the emissions-testing counties in Texas, so most vehicle owners skip that step when registering.
Mineral Rights
Oil and Gas Rights Work Differently From Surface Rights
In Potter County, buying land does not always mean you own the oil and gas beneath it — mineral rights are often held separately.
Nearby
Places near Bishop Hills
Nearby counties
Local notes for nearby counties
Randall County
27 local notes · Panhandle / High Plains
Carson County
6 local notes · Panhandle / High Plains
Oldham County
5 local notes · Panhandle / High Plains
Moore County
3 local notes · Panhandle / High Plains
Armstrong County
6 local notes · Panhandle / High Plains
Deaf Smith County
6 local notes · Panhandle / High Plains
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