Mineral Wells, Texas
Set in Palo Pinto County about 44 miles west of Fort Worth, Mineral Wells sits amid the wooded hills and rocky terrain west of the Metroplex. The town takes its name and its fame from the mineral springs discovered here in the late 1800s, which turned it into a nationally known health resort; the imposing high-rise Baker Hotel, built during that era, still dominates the skyline, and the local Crazy Water brand carries on the mineral-water legacy. Nearby, Lake Mineral Wells State Park offers hiking, rock climbing, and a rail-trail through the surrounding country.
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.
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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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