Public Hunting Access

A TPWD Annual Public Hunting Permit Opens State Lands

Hunters who want access to state-managed public lands in Texas can buy a TPWD Annual Public Hunting permit for a set yearly fee.

Hidalgo County The Great Outdoors

Texas Parks and Wildlife manages over 180 hunting areas across more than a million acres statewide. One permit opens access to all of them: the Annual Public Hunting (APH) Permit.

The APH permit lets you hunt white-tailed deer, feral hogs, dove, quail, turkey, waterfowl, and other game on state-managed lands. It is a flat annual fee. Check TPWD's website for the current price, since it can change.

Before you buy the permit, use TPWD's public hunting search tool to see which areas are available in or near Hidalgo County. Some areas have extra rules or require a separate drawing. Make sure there is a place to hunt near you before paying for the permit.

Source to confirm: TPWD – Annual Public Hunting Permit

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Property Tax Basics

Two Separate Offices Handle Your Property Taxes

Hidalgo County has one office that values your property and a different office that collects the taxes—you need to know which to contact.

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Homestead Exemption

A Homestead Exemption Can Lower Your Tax Bill

If your home is your main residence, you can file for a homestead exemption that reduces how much of its value gets taxed.

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Taxing Units

Your Tax Bill Comes From Many Different Entities

Hidalgo County has 56 active taxing units, so your total tax bill is the sum of rates from several different entities.

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Agricultural Valuation

Farm and Ranch Land Can Be Taxed on Productivity, Not Market Value

Texas law lets qualifying farmland and ranchland be taxed on what it produces rather than what it could sell for, which can cut the tax bill significantly.

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