Agriculture

Cotton and Grain Farming Still Shape Lamb County's Economy

Lamb County transitioned from open-range ranching to irrigated farming in the early 1900s, and cotton and grain remain the backbone of the local economy today.

Lamb County History & Culture

Large cattle ranches dominated Lamb County through the 1800s. That changed fast in the early 1900s when rail access and Ogallala groundwater made irrigated farming possible. By 1930, farmers planted over 100,000 acres of cotton in the county.

Today the county still produces cotton, corn, wheat, and grain sorghum. Feedlot cattle operations are also part of the mix. If you buy land here, know that neighboring farms may use large farm equipment, pesticides, and irrigation systems. Texas law gives working farms broad protections under the Right to Farm Act.

Source to confirm: Handbook of Texas Online — Lamb County

More Lamb County notes

Property Tax

Property Tax Has Two Separate Offices in Lamb County

Lamb County splits property tax work between an appraisal district and a separate tax assessor-collector — and the tax office does not collect taxes itself.

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Homestead Exemption

File Your Homestead Exemption With the Appraisal District

If your home in Lamb County is your primary residence, you may qualify for a homestead exemption that reduces your taxable value.

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Water Wells

A Groundwater District Regulates Wells Over the Ogallala Aquifer

All of Lamb County sits over the Ogallala Aquifer, and a state-authorized water district controls who can drill a well and how much they can pump.

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Wildlife & Hunting

Playa Lakes Are the Main Public Outdoor Resource on the High Plains

Shallow playa lakes dot the Lamb County landscape and attract migratory waterfowl, making them a key hunting and wildlife-watching feature in this flat, treeless county.

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