Burton, Texas
Burton is a small city in Washington County, about 34 miles southwest of College Station in the gently rolling farmland between Brenham and the Brazos River valley. The town grew as a cotton-farming community, and it is home to the Texas Cotton Gin Museum, built around the historic Burton Farmers Gin. The gin, powered by a vintage engine, is recognized as one of the oldest operating cotton gins in the country and anchors an annual cotton-gin festival.
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 Burton
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.
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Fayette County
7 local notes · Austin / Central Texas / Hill Country
Brazos County
39 local notes · Austin / Central Texas / Hill Country
Waller County
13 local notes · Houston / Upper Gulf Coast
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