Graford, Texas
Graford is a small city in Palo Pinto County, in the North Texas hill and lake country about 56 miles northwest of Fort Worth. It sits near Possum Kingdom Lake, a large reservoir on the Brazos River ringed by rugged limestone bluffs and cedar-covered hills that draws boaters, anglers, and lakeside visitors. The surrounding terrain is ranchland broken by canyons and rocky outcrops.
Property here runs through the Palo Pinto 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 Palo Pinto County notes below cover the practical details, with the official county directory for the appraisal district and tax office.
Palo Pinto County notes
What to know around Graford
Property Tax
Property Tax: Two Separate Offices Handle Appraisal and Collection
Palo Pinto County splits property tax between two separate offices: one sets your value, the other sends your bill.
State Park
Possum Kingdom State Park: Camping and Fishing on a Clear-Water Lake
Possum Kingdom State Park sits on a large lake in Palo Pinto County and offers camping, fishing, boating, and swimming about an hour west of DFW.
Hunting Regulations
Deer Hunting in Palo Pinto County Has Antler Restrictions
Palo Pinto County's white-tailed deer rules allow 5 deer total, with no more than 2 bucks and only one buck over the 13-inch inside-spread line.
Fire Safety
Outdoor Burning Rules Matter in Palo Pinto County
Palo Pinto County has hills, brush, and dry spells, so outdoor fire rules deserve a fresh check when drought and wind line up.
Water Supply
Lake Palo Pinto Supplies Drinking Water to Mineral Wells
Lake Palo Pinto is the main water supply for Mineral Wells — rural properties outside city service areas often rely on private wells.
Mineral Rights
Oil and Gas Has a Long History in Palo Pinto County — Mineral Rights Matter
Palo Pinto County has produced oil and gas since the early 1900s — if you buy land here, find out whether mineral rights are included.
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Nearby counties
Local notes for nearby counties
Jack County
4 local notes · DFW / North Texas
Parker County
24 local notes · DFW / North Texas
Young County
4 local notes · DFW / North Texas
Stephens County
6 local notes · West Texas / Permian / Trans-Pecos
Wise County
23 local notes · DFW / North Texas
Hood County
22 local notes · DFW / North Texas
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