Presidio, Texas
Presidio sits on the Rio Grande in the Big Bend country of far West Texas, roughly 197 miles southeast of El Paso, where it faces the town of Ojinaga across the river. The surrounding landscape is stark Chihuahuan Desert framed by rugged mountains, and the town is one of the region's international border crossings. Presidio is often among the hottest places recorded in Texas.
Property here runs through the Presidio 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 Presidio County notes below cover the practical details, with the official county directory for the appraisal district and tax office.
Presidio County notes
What to know around Presidio
Property Tax
Who Handles Property Tax in Presidio County
Two separate offices handle property taxes here. One sets the value, and a different one collects the bill.
Water Wells
Drilling a Water Well in Presidio County
Presidio County has its own groundwater district, and all wells must be registered with it before drilling.
State Park
Big Bend Ranch State Park: What to Know Before You Go
Big Bend Ranch State Park sits mostly in Presidio County along the Rio Grande and requires permits for backcountry use.
Hunting
Hunting in Presidio County: Key Rules
Presidio County sits in TPWD's Trans-Pecos mule deer rules, and pronghorn hunting is permit-only.
Roads
Getting Around Presidio County: US 67 and Remote Roads
US 67 is the main highway through Presidio County, and many back roads flood or wash out during storms.
County History
How Presidio County and Marfa Came to Be
Presidio County was one of Texas's largest counties when it was organized in 1875, and Marfa became the county seat in 1885 after the railroad arrived.
Nearby
Places near Presidio
Nearby counties
Local notes for nearby counties
Brewster County
8 local notes · Big Bend / Far West
Jeff Davis County
6 local notes · Big Bend / Far West
Reeves County
5 local notes · Big Bend / Far West
Pecos County
5 local notes · Big Bend / Far West
Culberson County
5 local notes · Big Bend / Far West
Terrell County
7 local notes · Big Bend / Far West
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