Burkburnett, Texas
Burkburnett sits in Wichita County in North Texas, near the Red River that forms the state's northern boundary and just north of Wichita Falls. The town rose to prominence during an early twentieth-century oil boom, when a major strike drew a rush of prospectors and drilling rigs to the surrounding plains. Agriculture and the oil industry have both shaped the community, which lies in the flat farming and ranching country of the Rolling Plains.
Property here runs through the Wichita 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 Wichita County notes below cover the practical details, with the official county directory for the appraisal district and tax office.
Wichita County notes
What to know around Burkburnett
Property Tax Basics
How Property Tax Works in Wichita County
The Wichita Appraisal District sets your property value each year, and a separate tax office collects your bill.
Homestead Exemption
Homestead Exemption Can Lower Your Tax Bill
If you own and live in your home in Wichita County, you file one form with the Wichita Appraisal District to cut what you pay in school taxes.
Ag Valuation
Agricultural Valuation Lowers Taxes on Farm and Ranch Land
Land used for farming, ranching, or wildlife in Wichita County may be taxed on its productive value rather than its market value.
Vehicle Registration
Most Wichita County renewals no longer need a safety inspection
As of January 1, 2025, most non-commercial vehicles registered in Wichita County can renew without a safety inspection or emissions inspection.
State Park
Lake Arrowhead State Park: Camping and Fishing Near Wichita Falls
Lake Arrowhead State Park sits about 15 minutes south of Wichita Falls (in Clay County) and offers camping, fishing, hiking, and equestrian trails on a 16,200-acre lake.
Freshwater Fishing
Lake Arrowhead Is Known for Catfish and Crappie
Lake Arrowhead, southeast of Wichita Falls, holds white crappie, largemouth bass, and large catfish under statewide fishing regulations.
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