Collingsworth County, Texas

6 local notes for Collingsworth County — practical, plain-English, and pointed at the official source to confirm. Panhandle / High Plains.

Money & Taxes

Property Tax

Two Offices Handle Property Tax in Collingsworth County

The appraisal district sets your property value, but it also collects taxes here — the tax assessor's office does not collect them.

Agricultural Appraisal

Farm and Ranch Land Can Be Taxed at a Lower Value

Texas law lets qualifying farm and ranch land be taxed on what it produces, not what it would sell for — this can mean a much lower tax bill.

Home & Property

Water Wells

A Groundwater District Regulates Water Wells Here

If you plan to drill a water well in Collingsworth County, you must work with the Mesquite Groundwater Conservation District first.

Weather Hazards

Severe Weather Is a Real Risk in Collingsworth County

Collingsworth County faces tornadoes, large hail, high winds, wildfires, and winter storms — the National Weather Service Amarillo covers this area.

Outdoors

Hunting Regulations

Hunting in Collingsworth County: Deer, Quail, and More

Collingsworth County offers deer, quail, dove, and turkey hunting — each with specific bag limits and seasons set by Texas Parks and Wildlife.

History & Culture

County History

Collingsworth County Grew From Open Range to Cotton Fields

Collingsworth County started as open-range cattle country in the 1870s and shifted to farming after 1890, becoming a significant producer of cotton, wheat, and peanuts.