Goliad, Texas
Goliad is the seat of Goliad County, set on the San Antonio River in the Coastal Bend country of South Texas, about 60 miles north of Corpus Christi. The town grew up around Presidio La Bahia, a Spanish frontier fort dating to the colonial era, and the surrounding oak-dotted ranchland has long supported cattle raising. It is best known for its central role in the Texas Revolution: the fort and the nearby ruins of Mission Espiritu Santo mark the site of the 1836 Goliad Massacre, which gave rise to the rallying cry "Remember Goliad."
Property here runs through the Goliad 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 Goliad County notes below cover the practical details, with the official county directory for the appraisal district and tax office.
Goliad County notes
What to know around Goliad
Property Tax
Who handles your property taxes in Goliad County
Two separate offices handle property taxes here — one sets your value, and another collects the bill.
Homestead Exemption
Homestead exemption can lower your tax bill in Goliad County
If your home is your main residence, you likely qualify for a homestead exemption that reduces what you owe in property taxes.
Water Wells
A groundwater district oversees water wells in Goliad County
If you plan to drill a water well on rural property here, the Goliad County Groundwater Conservation District has rules you need to follow.
Fishing
Coleto Creek Reservoir offers public fishing near Goliad County
A 3,100-acre reservoir on the Goliad-Victoria county line gives anglers public access to largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, and more.
Historic Site
Presidio La Bahia is a nationally recognized Spanish fort in Goliad
A Spanish colonial fort built in 1749 still stands in Goliad and holds status as a National Historic Landmark.
Local History
Goliad's name is an anagram — here's why that matters
The town of Goliad was renamed in 1829 as a tribute to Father Hidalgo, the priest who sparked Mexican independence.
Nearby
Places near Goliad
Nearby counties
Local notes for nearby counties
Victoria County
24 local notes · Gulf Coast / Coastal Bend
Bee County
6 local notes · Gulf Coast / Coastal Bend
Refugio County
6 local notes · Gulf Coast / Coastal Bend
DeWitt County
5 local notes · Gulf Coast / Coastal Bend
Karnes County
6 local notes · San Antonio / South Central
Aransas County
7 local notes · Gulf Coast / Coastal Bend
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