Agriculture

Beef cattle have replaced cotton as Hunt County's main farm product

Hunt County farms shifted from cotton to livestock over the 20th century, with beef cattle now accounting for more than half of agricultural sales.

Hunt County History & Culture

Hunt County was once one of the top cotton counties in Texas. Output peaked at about 66,000 bales in 1950. By 1982, it had fallen to about 4,400 bales. Farm machines and changes in farm economics drove that drop. Beef cattle then took over as the main source of farm income.

If you are looking at rural land in Hunt County today, cattle grazing is the most common use. The Blackland Prairie soil can still grow row crops. But most farms run cattle or mix cattle with other uses. Texas AgriLife Extension in Hunt County has resources for landowners who want to learn more.

Source to confirm: Handbook of Texas — Hunt County

More Hunt County notes

Property Tax Basics

Two offices handle your property tax bill

The Hunt County Appraisal District sets your property value; the Hunt County Tax Office sends the bill and collects payment — they are separate offices.

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Homestead Exemption

Homestead exemption lowers your taxable value

If Hunt County is your primary residence, a homestead exemption reduces the taxable value on your property tax bill.

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Ag Valuation

Land taxed on farm use, not market value

Qualifying farmland and ranchland in Hunt County can be taxed based on what the land produces rather than what it would sell for.

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Protest Rights

You can protest your appraisal value each year

Hunt County property owners have the right to protest their appraised value before the Appraisal Review Board if they believe it is too high.

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