Geography

The Brazos River Runs Through Granbury and Shapes the County

Hood County covers 425 square miles in north-central Texas, with the Brazos River as its main waterway and Lake Granbury as the central reservoir.

Hood County History & Culture

Hood County is about 41 miles southwest of Fort Worth. Elevations range from roughly 600 to 1,000 feet. The Brazos River and the Paluxy River are the main water sources. Lake Granbury, formed by damming the Brazos, covers about 8,700 acres and was completed in 1969.

The county seat, Granbury, sits directly on the lake. Other communities include Pecan Plantation, Acton, Tolar, and Lipan. The economy includes tourism, ranching, and agriculture. Key crops have historically been pecans, hay, wheat, and peanuts. The county's population grew sharply after 1970 as people moved outward from the DFW metro area.

Source to confirm: Texas State Historical Association — Hood County

More Hood County notes

Property Tax Savings

Homestead Exemption Cuts Your Property Tax Bill

If you own and live in your Hood County home, a homestead exemption can lower the value used to calculate your school tax bill by $100,000.

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Property Tax Protest

You Can Protest Your Appraisal Value Each Year

Hood County property owners who think their appraisal is too high can formally protest, and the deadline is usually May 15 or 30 days after the notice arrives.

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Agricultural Valuation

Ag Valuation Can Sharply Lower Taxes on Rural Land

Land used for farming, ranching, or timber can be taxed on its agricultural income value rather than its market value, which is often much lower.

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Building Rules

No County Building Permit Required in Most of Hood County

In unincorporated Hood County — outside city limits — you do not need a county building permit to build a home, but you still need septic, road access, and well permits.

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