Three Rivers, Texas
Three Rivers lies in northern Live Oak County in the South Texas brush country, roughly midway between San Antonio and Corpus Christi about 65 miles northwest of the coast. The city takes its name from its position near the meeting of the Atascosa, Frio, and Nueces rivers, and its economy has long centered on oil and gas, anchored by a refinery within the city limits. Nearby Choke Canyon Reservoir and its state park draw anglers and boaters to the otherwise dry surrounding country.
Property here runs through the Live Oak 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 Live Oak County notes below cover the practical details, with the official county directory for the appraisal district and tax office.
Live Oak County notes
What to know around Three Rivers
Property Tax
Two Offices Handle Property Tax in Live Oak County
Your property's value gets set at one office and your taxes get collected at another, except in Live Oak County, where the appraisal district may end up doing both jobs.
Groundwater / Water Wells
A Local District Regulates Water Wells in Live Oak County
The Live Oak Underground Water Conservation District oversees well drilling in the county and may require permits before you dig.
State Park / Fishing
Choke Canyon State Park Has a Unit in Live Oak County
Choke Canyon State Park's South Shore unit sits in Live Oak County and gives you access to a 25,670-acre reservoir with strong bass and catfish fishing.
Wildlife Management Area / Hunting
James E. Daughtrey WMA Offers Public Hunting Near Choke Canyon
The 34,000-acre Daughtrey Wildlife Management Area spans Live Oak and McMullen counties and offers permitted public hunting in classic South Texas brush country.
County History
George West Built a Town by Donating Land and a Railroad
The town of George West was literally built by its namesake, a rancher who donated land, cash, and railroad right-of-way to move the county seat there in the early 1900s.
Nearby
Places near Three Rivers
Nearby counties
Local notes for nearby counties
McMullen County
6 local notes · Gulf Coast / Coastal Bend
Bee County
6 local notes · Gulf Coast / Coastal Bend
Karnes County
6 local notes · San Antonio / South Central
Atascosa County
11 local notes · San Antonio / South Central
Goliad County
7 local notes · Gulf Coast / Coastal Bend
Wilson County
11 local notes · San Antonio / South Central
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