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Coleman County, Texas

6 local notes for Coleman County — practical, plain-English, and pointed at the official source to confirm. West Texas / Permian / Trans-Pecos.

Money & Taxes

Property Tax

Coleman County has two separate tax offices

In Coleman County, the appraisal district collects property taxes — not the tax assessor-collector's office.

Homestead Exemption

Homestead exemption can lower your property tax bill

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

Home & Property

Mineral Rights

Oil and gas activity in Coleman County is regulated by the RRC

Coleman County has a history of oil and gas production, and the Texas Railroad Commission regulates all wells and operators here under District 7B.

Outdoors

Hunting

Deer hunting in Coleman County: seasons and limits

Coleman County allows up to 5 white-tailed deer per season, with no more than 2 bucks, across all hunting seasons combined.

Public Hunting

TPWD offers a drawn public hunt on a Coleman County ranch

Texas Parks and Wildlife runs a drawn hunt on a ranch in Coleman County, giving hunters without private land access a chance to hunt here.

History & Culture

County History

Coleman County is named for a signer of Texas independence

Coleman County was formed in 1858 and named for Robert M. Coleman, who signed the Texas Declaration of Independence and fought at San Jacinto.

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