Goldthwaite, Texas
The city of Goldthwaite lies in Mills County on the northern edge of the Texas Hill Country, roughly 55 miles northwest of Killeen, where the rolling hills meet the ranchlands of West-Central Texas. Ranching has long anchored the local economy, and the surrounding country is known for its hunting and rugged terrain in the Colorado River drainage.
Property here runs through the Mills 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 Mills County notes below cover the practical details, with the official county directory for the appraisal district and tax office.
Mills County notes
What to know around Goldthwaite
Property Tax
Two offices handle property taxes in Mills County
Mills County splits property tax duties between two offices, so you need to know which one to contact.
Homestead Exemption
File a homestead exemption to lower your property tax bill
If your home in Mills County is your main residence, a homestead exemption can reduce the taxable value of your property.
Ag Valuation
Rural land in Mills County may qualify for agricultural valuation
Some Mills County farm and ranch land can be taxed on what it can produce, not what it might sell for.
Hunting
Deer hunting in Mills County has antler restrictions
Mills County falls under Texas Parks and Wildlife Department North Zone deer rules, which include a buck antler restriction.
Local Economy
Mills County's economy runs on livestock, not crops
Cattle, sheep, and goats make up about 90 percent of Mills County's farm income, shaping the land and community.
Local History
Goldthwaite was born from a railroad land auction in 1885
The county seat of Goldthwaite was founded when the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway arrived and a railroad official auctioned off town lots.
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