Mason, Texas
Mason lies in the Hill Country of central Texas, in Mason County about 87 miles southeast of San Angelo and roughly 92 miles west of Georgetown. The surrounding country is rolling granite-and-limestone rangeland drained by the Llano River and its tributaries. The area is known as a source of topaz, the Texas state gem, which can be found on ranchland around the town, and old Fort Mason, a frontier U.S. Army post, once stood on a hill above the settlement.
Property here runs through the Mason 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 Mason County notes below cover the practical details, with the official county directory for the appraisal district and tax office.
Mason County notes
What to know around Mason
Property tax
Mason CAD Handles Values and Property Tax Collection
In Mason County, Mason CAD handles values, exemption forms, and local property tax collection.
Homestead exemption
File a Homestead Exemption to Lower Your Property Tax Bill
Texas homeowners who live in their home as a primary residence can file a one-time application to reduce the taxable value of their property.
Public hunting
Mason Mountain WMA Offers Public Hunting by Permit
Texas Parks and Wildlife manages Mason Mountain Wildlife Management Area in Mason County, offering public hunting opportunities through a permit system.
County history
German Settlers and Fort Mason Shaped This County
Mason County was carved out of frontier territory in 1858 and settled largely by German immigrants whose influence still shows in local family names, architecture, and culture.
Water supply
Most Rural Properties in Mason County Rely on Private Wells
Rural Mason County water often comes from private wells, and the local groundwater district has rules to check before drilling.
Nearby
Places near Mason
Nearby counties
Local notes for nearby counties
Llano County
12 local notes · Austin / Central Texas / Hill Country
McCulloch County
5 local notes · West Texas / Permian / Trans-Pecos
Gillespie County
7 local notes · Austin / Central Texas / Hill Country
Kimble County
8 local notes · Austin / Central Texas / Hill Country
San Saba County
5 local notes · Austin / Central Texas / Hill Country
Menard County
6 local notes · West Texas / Permian / Trans-Pecos
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