Culberson County, Texas

7 local notes for Culberson County — practical, plain-English, and pointed at the official source to confirm. Big Bend / Far West.

Money & Taxes

Property Tax

Who handles property taxes in Culberson County

The Culberson County Appraisal District sets property values, while a separate tax office collects what you owe.

Home & Property

Water Wells

Drilling a water well in Culberson County requires a permit

The Culberson County Groundwater Conservation District regulates new wells, so you need to contact them before drilling.

Wildfire Hazard

Wildfire is a real risk in Culberson County

Dry conditions and strong winds make wildfires a recurring threat in Far West Texas, including Culberson County.

Mineral Rights

Oil and gas activity exists in Culberson County — know your mineral rights

Culberson County has active oil and gas wells regulated by the Texas Railroad Commission, so buyers should check whether mineral rights transfer with land.

Outdoors

National Park

Guadalupe Mountains National Park sits partly in Culberson County

Guadalupe Mountains National Park protects the highest peaks in Texas and a vast ancient reef, with trails open to hikers and backpackers.

Hunting

Hunting in Culberson County — mule deer, pronghorn, and more

Culberson County is in the Trans-Pecos hunting zone and offers mule deer, pronghorn, and upland game — but pronghorn requires a special landowner permit.

History & Culture

Local History

Van Horn: how Culberson County's seat got its name

Culberson County was carved out of El Paso County in 1911, and its seat Van Horn traces its name to a Civil War-era Army officer stationed at a desert water source.