Brenham, Texas
Brenham is set in the gently rolling countryside of Washington County, about 33 miles south of College Station in the broad region between Houston and Austin. It is best known as the home of Blue Bell Creameries, whose ice cream is made in the town, and it sits near Washington-on-the-Brazos, the site associated with the founding of the Republic of Texas. The surrounding hills are known for their spring bluebonnet displays, which draw wildflower visitors each year.
Property here runs through the Washington 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 Washington County notes below cover the practical details, with the official county directory for the appraisal district and tax office.
Washington County notes
What to know around Brenham
Property Tax Basics
Two Different Offices Handle Your Property Tax
Washington County has two separate offices for property taxes, and knowing which one does what saves you a wasted trip.
Tax Payment
Property Tax Bills Are Due January 31
Washington County property taxes are collected centrally as Consolidated Tax Collections, and the bill is due January 31 no matter when it lands in your mailbox.
Natural Features
The Brazos River Forms the County's Eastern Edge
The Brazos River runs along Washington County's eastern border and shapes flooding risk, land use, and outdoor access in the county.
Hunting Regulations
Deer Hunting in Washington County Follows North Zone Rules
Washington County is in the North Zone for white-tailed deer, which sets the season dates and bag limits hunters must follow.
State Historic Site
Texas Independence Was Declared at a Spot in This County
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site marks where delegates signed the Texas Declaration of Independence on March 2, 1836.
Local Heritage
German Immigrants Shaped Brenham's Culture and Festivals
German immigration to Brenham peaked in the early 1880s. Settlers left a lasting mark on the town's churches, schools, and festivals.
Nearby
Places near Brenham
Nearby counties
Local notes for nearby counties
Austin County
6 local notes · Houston / Upper Gulf Coast
Waller County
13 local notes · Houston / Upper Gulf Coast
Burleson County
7 local notes · Austin / Central Texas / Hill Country
Brazos County
39 local notes · Austin / Central Texas / Hill Country
Grimes County
7 local notes · Houston / Upper Gulf Coast
Lee County
6 local notes · Austin / Central Texas / Hill Country
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