History

Webb County Had a Coal Mining Era

In the late 1800s and early 1900s, coal mining was a major industry in Webb County, a fact largely unknown outside the region.

Webb County History & Culture

Coal deposits were worked in Webb County beginning in the 1880s, and mining continued into the 1930s. The industry brought workers from Mexico and Europe and supported the railroad that ran through the area. Communities grew up around the mines.

The coal era ended as oil and gas replaced coal as the region's dominant energy resource. Today the mining communities are mostly gone, but the history shaped the ethnic and social fabric of Webb County. The Texas Handbook of Texas documents this period for those interested in local history.

Source to confirm: Texas Handbook Online – Webb County

More Webb County notes

Property Tax

Who Handles Property Taxes in Webb County

Two separate offices handle property taxes here: the appraisal district sets your home's value, and the tax assessor-collector sends the bill.

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Property Tax Exemption

Lower Your Tax Bill With a Homestead Exemption

If you own and live in your home in Webb County, you can apply for a homestead exemption that reduces the taxable value of your property.

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Agricultural Valuation

Ranch Land Can Be Taxed on What It Produces, Not What It's Worth

Qualifying ranch and farm land in Webb County can be appraised at its agricultural productivity value, which is usually much lower than market value.

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Vehicle Registration

Register Your Vehicle at the Webb County Tax Office

Vehicle titles and registration renewals in Webb County go through the county tax assessor-collector's office, not a separate DMV office.

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