Sonora, Texas
Sonora is a ranching town in Sutton County on the Edwards Plateau of West Texas, about 63 miles southwest of San Angelo. The surrounding country is rugged limestone hill and grazing land known for sheep, goat, and cattle ranching. Nearby, the Caverns of Sonora are a widely admired cave system noted for their delicate crystal formations.
Property here runs through the Sutton 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 Sutton County notes below cover the practical details, with the official county directory for the appraisal district and tax office.
Sutton County notes
What to know around Sonora
Property Tax
Who handles property taxes in Sutton County
The Sutton County Appraisal District handles property taxes in Sutton County. Up to five taxing units can appear on your bill.
Tax Exemptions
Homestead and ag-use exemptions can lower your tax bill
If your home is your main residence, or if you use land for ranching, you may be able to lower your property tax bill.
Groundwater & Wells
A local district regulates water wells in Sutton County
If you plan to drill a water well in Sutton County, a local district sets the rules and may require a permit.
Economic History
Sutton County was built on sheep, goats, wool, and mohair
Sheep and goat ranching drove Sutton County's economy for most of the 1900s, and a local wool and mohair cooperative handled millions of pounds of product.
County Origins
How Sutton County got its name and county seat
The Texas legislature created Sutton County in 1887 from part of Crockett County, and Sonora won the county seat competition in 1890.
Nearby
Places near Sonora
Nearby counties
Local notes for nearby counties
Schleicher County
5 local notes · West Texas / Permian / Trans-Pecos
Edwards County
6 local notes · Austin / Central Texas / Hill Country
Crockett County
6 local notes · West Texas / Permian / Trans-Pecos
Menard County
6 local notes · West Texas / Permian / Trans-Pecos
Kimble County
8 local notes · Austin / Central Texas / Hill Country
Irion County
6 local notes · West Texas / Permian / Trans-Pecos
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