Brown County, Texas
7 local notes for Brown County — practical, plain-English, and pointed at the official source to confirm. Austin / Central Texas / Hill Country.
Money & Taxes
Property tax
How the Brown County Appraisal District Handles Your Property Tax
The Brown County Appraisal District sets property values and processes exemptions separately from the tax assessor-collector who sends your bill.
Agricultural valuation
Ag Valuation Can Lower Taxes on Rural Land in Brown County
Land used for qualifying agricultural purposes in Brown County can be taxed on its productive value rather than its market value, which is usually lower.
Home & Property
Flood / Safety
Flash Floods and Low Water Crossings Are a Real Risk in Brown County
Pecan Bayou and low water crossings on county roads can flood quickly during storms, and driving around barricades is both dangerous and illegal in Texas.
Water supply
The Brown County Water Improvement District Supplies Most of the Area's Water
Lake Brownwood is the primary drinking water source for Brownwood, Bangs, Early, and surrounding communities, managed by the Brown County Water Improvement District.