Rocksprings, Texas
Set high on the Edwards Plateau in the county of the same name, Rocksprings is a small town in the Hill Country about 101 miles southeast of San Angelo and 110 miles northwest of San Antonio. It sits amid dry limestone hills, cedar, and rangeland at one of the higher elevations in the region. The surrounding ranches have long been associated with sheep and Angora goat raising, and the town has historically identified itself with the mohair and wool trade of the plateau.
Property here runs through the Edwards 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 Edwards County notes below cover the practical details, with the official county directory for the appraisal district and tax office.
Edwards County notes
What to know around Rocksprings
Property Tax
Who Handles Your Property Tax in Edwards County
Two separate offices handle property appraisal and tax collection in Edwards County, and knowing the difference saves you time.
Homestead Exemption
How to Lower Your Property Tax Bill with a Homestead Exemption
If you own and live in your home in Edwards County, you may qualify for a homestead exemption that reduces what you owe in property taxes.
Agricultural Valuation
Ag Valuation: How Ranches in Edwards County Get a Lower Tax Rate
Most rural land in Edwards County is taxed on its agricultural productivity value, not its market value, which can mean a much lower tax bill.
Groundwater & Wells
Before You Drill a Well in Edwards County, Call the Groundwater District
In Edwards County, a new water well starts with the Real-Edwards Conservation and Reclamation District before drilling begins.
Agriculture & Economy
Edwards County's Wool and Mohair Heritage Still Shapes the Economy
Sheep and angora goat ranching built Edwards County and still drives its rural economy today.
Disaster History
The 1927 Tornado That Almost Wiped Out Rocksprings
On April 12, 1927, a massive tornado destroyed most of Rocksprings and killed 74 people — a defining event in the county's history.
Nearby
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Nearby counties
Local notes for nearby counties
Real County
6 local notes · Austin / Central Texas / Hill Country
Sutton County
5 local notes · West Texas / Permian / Trans-Pecos
Kimble County
8 local notes · Austin / Central Texas / Hill Country
Kinney County
6 local notes · Rio Grande Valley / Border
Kerr County
30 local notes · Austin / Central Texas / Hill Country
Uvalde County
11 local notes · San Antonio / South Central
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