Orange Grove, Texas
Orange Grove is a small town in Jim Wells County in the South Texas brush country, about 34 miles northwest of Corpus Christi. It sits amid the ranchland and farmland of the coastal plain, in an area given over to cattle grazing, grain, and cotton. The flat, mesquite-dotted terrain is characteristic of the region between the Coastal Bend and the border country to the south.
Property here runs through the Jim Wells 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 Jim Wells County notes below cover the practical details, with the official county directory for the appraisal district and tax office.
Jim Wells County notes
What to know around Orange Grove
Property Tax Basics
Two Offices Handle Property Tax in Jim Wells County
Jim Wells County has two separate offices for property taxes — one sets your value, the other handles vehicle registration and some collections.
Agricultural Valuation
Farm and Ranch Land Can Qualify for Lower Taxes
Farm, ranch, timber, or wildlife land in Jim Wells County may qualify for productive-value appraisal, but the break follows the land's actual use.
Property Tax Bill
Several Taxing Units Can Appear on Your Tax Bill
Your Jim Wells County property tax bill can include charges from the county, a school district, a city, and special districts all at once.
Water Wells
A Groundwater District Regulates Private Wells in Much of Jim Wells County
If you plan to drill a water well outside Alice's city limits in Jim Wells County, you likely need to deal with the Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District.
Flood Risk
Jim Wells County Has Official Flood Maps — Check Yours Before Buying
Federal flood maps for Jim Wells County are in effect and can determine whether a lender requires flood insurance on your property.
Mineral Rights
Oil and Gas Has Shaped Jim Wells County for Nearly a Century
Jim Wells County has had active oil and gas production since 1931, and mineral rights are often split from surface ownership here.
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22 local notes · Gulf Coast / Coastal Bend
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Live Oak County
5 local notes · Gulf Coast / Coastal Bend
Bee County
6 local notes · Gulf Coast / Coastal Bend
Duval County
6 local notes · Rio Grande Valley / Border
Kleberg County
5 local notes · Gulf Coast / Coastal Bend
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