Callahan County, Texas
7 local notes for Callahan County — practical, plain-English, and pointed at the official source to confirm. West Texas / Permian / Trans-Pecos.
Money & Taxes
Property Tax
Two offices handle property taxes here
Callahan County has a separate appraisal district and tax office — they do different jobs, and you need to know which one to call.
Homestead Exemption
Homestead exemption can lower your tax bill
If your home is your primary residence, you can apply for a homestead exemption that lowers the taxable value of your property.
Agricultural Appraisal
Farm and ranch land can be taxed on productivity, not market value
Qualifying farm and ranch land in Callahan County is taxed on what it produces, not what it could sell for — this can mean a much lower tax bill.
Home & Property
Water Wells
Callahan County has no groundwater conservation district
If your land in Callahan County relies on a water well, there is no local groundwater district to regulate pumping — the state's rule of capture applies.
Mineral Rights & Oil
Oil has been produced in Callahan County since 1923
Callahan County has a long oil and gas history, and mineral rights are often severed from surface ownership — buyers should check before assuming they own what's underground.