Vernon, Texas
The seat of Wilbarger County, Vernon sits on the rolling plains of northwest Texas near the Red River, about 120 miles northeast of Abilene and roughly 150 miles northwest of Fort Worth. The surrounding country is open ranch and farmland, and cattle ranching and agriculture have long shaped the local economy.
Property here runs through the Wilbarger 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 Wilbarger County notes below cover the practical details, with the official county directory for the appraisal district and tax office.
Wilbarger County notes
What to know around Vernon
Homestead Exemption
Homestead Exemption Cuts Your School Tax Bill
Texas law requires school districts to exempt a set amount of your home's value from taxation if it's your main residence.
Hunting
Wilbarger County Has a Full Hunting Checklist
Wilbarger County hunters need to check TPWD rules for deer, turkey, quail, dove, duck, pheasant, crane, and javelina.
Wildfire Hazard
Wilbarger County Treats Wildfire as a Real Grassland Risk
Dry grass, wind, and recent state disaster declarations make wildfire a practical home and land concern in Wilbarger County.
History
Doan's Crossing Was a Major Stop on the Western Cattle Trail
In the late 1800s, millions of cattle crossed the Red River at Doan's Crossing in what is now Wilbarger County, making it one of the most important points on the Western Cattle Trail.
Oil and Gas
Oil Production Has Shaped Wilbarger County for Over a Century
Wilbarger County has produced oil since 1915, and the Railroad Commission of Texas regulates all active wells and operations in the county.
Nearby
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Nearby counties
Local notes for nearby counties
Hardeman County
6 local notes · Panhandle / High Plains
Foard County
5 local notes · Panhandle / High Plains
Wichita County
24 local notes · DFW / North Texas
Baylor County
6 local notes · DFW / North Texas
Knox County
6 local notes · Panhandle / High Plains
Archer County
6 local notes · DFW / North Texas
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