County History

Comal County Was Founded by German Immigrants in 1846

Comal County was formed in 1846 after German immigrants, organized by the Adelsverein society, settled the land a year earlier.

Comal County History & Culture

In 1845, Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels organized the German settlement effort for the Adelsverein. Nicolaus Zink led the arriving wagon train to a site on Comal Creek, founding New Braunfels on March 21, 1845. The Texas legislature formed Comal County from part of Bexar County in March 1846 and made New Braunfels the county seat.

By 1850, New Braunfels was reported to be the fourth largest city in Texas. By 1890, roughly 75% of county residents had German ancestry. That heritage still shapes the area today — in the food, festivals, and place names.

Source to confirm: Handbook of Texas – Comal County

More Comal County notes

Property Tax

Who Sets Your Property Value in Comal County

The Comal Appraisal District values all property in the county — it is separate from the tax office that collects your bill.

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Homestead Exemption

How the Homestead Exemption Works in Comal County

If this is your main home, you can apply for a homestead exemption that lowers the taxable value of your property.

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Senior Tax Break

Over-65 Property Tax Freeze in Comal County

Homeowners 65 or older get an extra school tax exemption and a tax ceiling that keeps their school taxes from rising.

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Agricultural Appraisal

Ag Valuation Can Cut Your Property Tax Bill in Comal County

Land used for farming, ranching, or wildlife management may be taxed on its productive value — which is often far lower than market value.

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