Kosse, Texas
Kosse is a small town in Limestone County in Central Texas, about 35 miles southeast of Waco. It sits on the gently rolling prairie and farmland of the region, a rural farming and ranching community along the corridor between Waco and the Brazos Valley.
Property here runs through the Limestone 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 Limestone County notes below cover the practical details, with the official county directory for the appraisal district and tax office.
Limestone County notes
What to know around Kosse
Property Tax
How to Lower Your Property Tax Bill in Limestone County
If you live in the home you own, you can file for a homestead exemption that cuts your taxable property value.
Property Tax
Two Different Offices Handle Property Taxes in Limestone County
The appraisal district sets your home's value; the tax assessor-collector sends the bill — they are separate offices.
State Park
Fort Parker State Park: Camping and Fishing Near Groesbeck
Fort Parker State Park sits along the Navasota River in Limestone County and offers camping, fishing, hiking, and paddling.
Fishing
Fishing Lake Limestone: Bass, Catfish, and Crappie
Lake Limestone is a 12,553-acre reservoir on the Navasota River managed by the Brazos River Authority, known for good bass and catfish fishing.
Hunting
Deer Hunting in Limestone County: Antler Rule and Doe Days
Limestone County has a 13-inch antler restriction on bucks, and antlerless deer can only be taken on private land by MLDP tag once December starts.
Local History
Why Groesbeck Became the County Seat (and Springfield Disappeared)
Limestone County was formed in 1846 with Springfield as its seat, but the railroad era moved power to Groesbeck by 1873.
Nearby
Places near Kosse
Nearby counties
Local notes for nearby counties
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Leon County
5 local notes · East Texas / Piney Woods
McLennan County
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Freestone County
4 local notes · East Texas / Piney Woods
Milam County
5 local notes · Austin / Central Texas / Hill Country
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