Blossom, Texas
Blossom is a small city in Lamar County, in the North Texas farmland east of the Red River valley, about 81 miles northeast of McKinney. The surrounding country is gently rolling prairie and cropland along the region's blackland and post-oak belt.
Property here runs through the Lamar 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 Lamar County notes below cover the practical details, with the official county directory for the appraisal district and tax office.
Lamar County notes
What to know around Blossom
Property Tax Basics
Who Appraises and Who Collects Your Property Taxes
Two separate offices handle your property taxes in Lamar County: one sets the value, the other handles payment.
Homestead Exemption
The Homestead Exemption Lowers Your School Tax Bill
Texas law requires school districts to take $140,000 off the appraised value of your primary home before calculating your school tax.
Fishing & Recreation
Pat Mayse Lake Is the County's Largest Public Fishing Spot
Pat Mayse Lake covers nearly 6,000 acres north of Paris and offers public fishing and boating with no special permit required.
Wildlife Management Area
Pat Mayse WMA Offers Public Hunting and Hiking
An 8,925-acre wildlife management area on the west side of Pat Mayse Reservoir is open to the public for hunting, fishing, and hiking.
Local Fishing
Lake Crook Is a Smaller City-Owned Reservoir Near Paris
Lake Crook sits 5 miles north of Paris and is known for catfish, though the lake is managed by the City of Paris.
Fishing Regulations
There Is a Seasonal Alligator Gar Restriction on the Red River
During May, taking or possessing alligator gar while on the Red River in Lamar County is prohibited under TPWD rules.
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Local notes for nearby counties
Red River County
6 local notes · East Texas / Piney Woods
Delta County
5 local notes · DFW / North Texas
Franklin County
4 local notes · East Texas / Piney Woods
Hopkins County
11 local notes · East Texas / Piney Woods
Titus County
13 local notes · East Texas / Piney Woods
Fannin County
12 local notes · DFW / North Texas
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