Bovina, Texas
Set on the flat, high plains of Parmer County near the state's western edge, Bovina is a small farming city about 79 miles southwest of Amarillo. The surrounding land is given over to irrigated cropland, cattle feeding, and grain, the mainstays of this part of the Panhandle. The town sits along the railroad and highway that cross the level farming country of the region.
Property here runs through the Parmer 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 Parmer County notes below cover the practical details, with the official county directory for the appraisal district and tax office.
Parmer County notes
What to know around Bovina
Property Tax
Two Offices Handle Property Tax in Parmer County
Parmer County splits property tax work between two offices, and knowing which one to call saves you a wasted trip.
Homestead Exemption
A Homestead Exemption Can Lower Your Tax Bill in Parmer County
If this is your main home, you may qualify for a homestead exemption that reduces what you owe in property taxes.
Agricultural Valuation
Farm and Ranch Land Can Be Taxed on Productivity, Not Market Value
Farm and ranch land in Parmer County may qualify for productivity appraisal. That ties value to use, not just sale price.
Groundwater / Water Wells
Water Wells in Parmer County Require a Permit
Parmer County sits over the Ogallala Aquifer, and any well expected to pump more than 17.5 gallons per minute needs a permit before drilling.
Hunting & Fishing
You Need a State License to Hunt or Fish in Parmer County
Texas requires a hunting or fishing license for most outdoor take in Parmer County, and you can buy one online before you go.
Local History
Farwell Was Born From the XIT Ranch Land Sales
The town of Farwell grew from XIT Ranch land sold by the Capitol Syndicate, the group that traded 3 million acres of Texas land to fund the state capitol building.
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Bailey County
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Castro County
5 local notes · Panhandle / High Plains
Lamb County
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Cochran County
5 local notes · Panhandle / High Plains
Oldham County
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