Crowell, Texas
Crowell is a small city in Foard County, in the rolling plains of the Panhandle / High Plains region, situated roughly 106 miles north of Abilene. It lies in open ranching and farming country near the Pease River, in a sparsely settled stretch of North Texas where cattle raising and dryland crops have long shaped the local economy. The town serves as a trade center for the surrounding agricultural area.
Property here runs through the Foard 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 Foard County notes below cover the practical details, with the official county directory for the appraisal district and tax office.
Foard County notes
What to know around Crowell
Property Tax
The Appraisal District Also Collects Your Taxes
In Foard County, the appraisal district handles both valuing your property and collecting your tax bill, which is an unusual setup to know about going in.
Weather Hazard
Tornadoes Are a Real Risk in Foard County
Foard County has a documented tornado history going back over a century, including deadly storms and a recent strong tornado in 2022.
Mineral Rights
Oil and Gas Have a Long History in Foard County
Foard County has produced oil since the 1920s, so buyers should ask about mineral rights and check Railroad Commission records before purchasing land.
Water Supply
Foard County Is Served by the Gateway Groundwater Conservation District
Foard County is served by the Gateway Groundwater Conservation District, headquartered in Quanah, and the county falls within Groundwater Management Area 6.
County History
Foard County Was Carved Out in 1891 and Built on Cattle and Cotton
Foard County was established in 1891, named for a Confederate officer, and grew around cattle ranching, cotton farming, and a railroad that arrived in 1908.
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Hardeman County
6 local notes · Panhandle / High Plains
Knox County
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Wilbarger County
5 local notes · Panhandle / High Plains
Cottle County
6 local notes · Panhandle / High Plains
Baylor County
6 local notes · DFW / North Texas
King County
5 local notes · Panhandle / High Plains
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