Spearman, Texas
Spearman lies on the flat, treeless High Plains of the Texas Panhandle in Hansford County, about 77 miles northeast of Amarillo. The seat of its county, it serves the surrounding agricultural country, an economy built on wheat, cattle, and other dryland and irrigated farming across the level plains. Grain elevators rise above the town as landmarks visible for miles across the open landscape.
Property here runs through the Hansford 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 Hansford County notes below cover the practical details, with the official county directory for the appraisal district and tax office.
Hansford County notes
What to know around Spearman
Property Tax
Who Handles Property Taxes in Hansford County
Two separate offices handle property taxes in Hansford County. One sets your value, the other collects the bill.
Homestead Exemption
Homestead Exemption Can Lower Your Tax Bill
If your home in Hansford County is your primary residence, you can apply for a homestead exemption that reduces your taxable value.
Groundwater
Your Well Water Comes from the Ogallala Aquifer
Almost all water in Hansford County is pumped from the Ogallala Aquifer, a vast underground reservoir that has been slowly declining for decades.
Ag Valuation
Farmland in Hansford County Can Be Taxed at Ag Value
Land used for farming or ranching in Hansford County may qualify for a lower tax rate based on what the land produces, not what it would sell for.
County History
How Spearman Became the County Seat
Hansford County was organized in 1889 with one town as its seat, but a railroad town founded in 1917 eventually took over that role.
Nearby
Places near Spearman
Nearby counties
Local notes for nearby counties
Ochiltree County
5 local notes · Panhandle / High Plains
Hutchinson County
7 local notes · Panhandle / High Plains
Roberts County
6 local notes · Panhandle / High Plains
Sherman County
6 local notes · Panhandle / High Plains
Moore County
3 local notes · Panhandle / High Plains
Lipscomb County
5 local notes · Panhandle / High Plains
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