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
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.