Latexo, Texas
Latexo is a small city in Houston County, set in the pine and hardwood forest of the East Texas Piney Woods about 67 miles southwest of Tyler. It lies along U.S. Highway 287 in gently rolling timber country a few miles north of the county seat at Crockett. The surrounding landscape is rural, given over to woodland, pasture, and small farms.
Property here runs through the Houston 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 Houston County notes below cover the practical details, with the official county directory for the appraisal district and tax office.
Houston County notes
What to know around Latexo
Property Tax
Who Sets Your Property Value in Houston County
The Houston County Appraisal District sets property values; a separate tax office collects the bills.
Homestead Exemption
Cut Your Property Tax Bill with a Homestead Exemption
If your Houston County home is your main residence, you may qualify for a homestead exemption that lowers your taxable value.
Public Land
Hunting and Outdoor Access in Davy Crockett National Forest
Most of Davy Crockett National Forest sits in Houston County, giving residents and visitors open access for hunting, hiking, and fishing.
Local History
Why Houston County and Its Seat Are Named What They Are
Houston County was one of the first counties created by the Republic of Texas in 1837, and its seat Crockett was named for the Tennessee frontiersman David Crockett.
Nearby
Places near Latexo
Nearby counties
Local notes for nearby counties
Trinity County
6 local notes · East Texas / Piney Woods
Leon County
5 local notes · East Texas / Piney Woods
Anderson County
19 local notes · East Texas / Piney Woods
Cherokee County
12 local notes · East Texas / Piney Woods
Madison County
5 local notes · East Texas / Piney Woods
Freestone County
4 local notes · East Texas / Piney Woods
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