The appraisal district values your property and collects taxes. The tax assessor-collector handles vehicle titles and registration. They are different offices at different addresses.

Brazoria County · Environmental

Brazoria County Has Several State Superfund Sites, Mostly Near Pearland and Freeport

TCEQ tracks eight state Superfund sites in Brazoria County; most are former industrial or waste-handling operations in Pearland and Freeport, some still active and some cleaned up.

Colorado County · County History

Colorado County: One of Texas's Original Counties

Colorado County was created in 1836 as one of the Republic of Texas's first counties, with Columbus as its seat since the beginning.

Fort Bend County · Reconstruction Era

Black residents held major county offices in Fort Bend during Reconstruction

After the Civil War, African Americans won elected office in Fort Bend County as sheriff, commissioner, and justice of the peace.

Galveston County · Geography

Galveston County Is a Mix of Island, Bay, and Mainland

Galveston County includes Galveston Island, mainland cities along Interstate 45, and the large waters of Galveston Bay.

Hardin County · Water Wells

Hardin County has no groundwater conservation district — wells are less regulated

Hardin County does not appear to have a local groundwater conservation district. That means private well owners have less local oversight than in counties that do have one.

Harris County · City History

Houston Was Founded in 1836 and Named After Sam Houston

The city of Houston was founded in 1836 by two brothers who bought land on Buffalo Bayou and named it after the hero of San Jacinto.

Harris County · Birding / Wildlife

Harris County Sits on a Major Bird Migration Route

The Houston area lies along the Central Flyway, one of the main bird migration routes in North America, making Harris County a strong birding destination in spring and fall.

Jefferson County · County History

Jefferson County Is One of Texas's Original Counties

Jefferson County was established in 1836 as one of the original counties of the Republic of Texas. Beaumont replaced an earlier county seat by 1838.

Montgomery County · Vehicle Registration

Cars in Montgomery County Need Emissions Testing First

Montgomery County is in the Houston area emissions testing program, so most vehicles must pass an emissions test before you can register them.

Orange County · Regional Identity

Orange Is Part of the Industrial Golden Triangle

Orange, Beaumont, and Port Arthur form a regional cluster known as the Golden Triangle, one of the most concentrated industrial areas in the United States.

Waller County · Municipal Utility Districts

Many Waller County Subdivisions Are Inside a MUD

A Municipal Utility District — called a MUD — is a small local government that provides water, sewer, and drainage to a subdivision, and it adds its own tax rate on top of county and school taxes.

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