Pearsall, Texas
Pearsall is a city in Frio County, on the South Texas plains about 51 miles southwest of San Antonio along the Interstate 35 corridor toward the border. The surrounding country is flat to gently rolling brush and farmland, and the area has long been known both for its oil production and for peanut farming, with Frio County ranking among the state's leading peanut-growing regions. Oil development in the Pearsall field has been a defining part of the local economy for decades.
Property here runs through the Frio 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 Frio County notes below cover the practical details, with the official county directory for the appraisal district and tax office.
Frio County notes
What to know around Pearsall
Property Tax Offices
Who Handles Property Tax in Frio County
Frio County has two separate offices for property tax: the Appraisal District sets your property value, and the Tax Office handles bills and payments.
Homestead Exemption
How to Lower Your Property Tax with a Homestead Exemption
If your home in Frio County is your main residence, you may qualify for a homestead exemption that reduces what you owe in property taxes.
Water Wells
Frio County Has a Groundwater District That Regulates Wells
The Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District covers all of Frio County and requires permits or registration for most new water wells.
Hunting & Wildlife
Frio County Sits in Prime South Texas Hunting Country
Frio County is in the South Texas Plains, one of the state's top regions for white-tailed deer, feral hog, and dove hunting on private ranch land.
Local History
A Railroad Built Pearsall and Made It the County Seat
Pearsall was founded in 1882 when the International-Great Northern Railroad arrived, and it replaced the older Frio Town as the county seat within a year.
Oil & Gas History
Oil Was Discovered in Frio County in the 1930s
Commercial oil production began in Frio County around 1930, and the Pearsall and Bigfoot fields became significant producers over the following decades.
Nearby
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Nearby counties
Local notes for nearby counties
Medina County
27 local notes · San Antonio / South Central
Atascosa County
11 local notes · San Antonio / South Central
La Salle County
6 local notes · Rio Grande Valley / Border
Zavala County
5 local notes · Rio Grande Valley / Border
McMullen County
6 local notes · Gulf Coast / Coastal Bend
Uvalde County
11 local notes · San Antonio / South Central
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