Dallam County, Texas

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

Money & Taxes

Property Tax

The Dallam County Appraisal District sets property values and handles exemption applications for all taxing units in the county.

Groundwater

Nearly all water in Dallam County comes from the Ogallala Aquifer, which is managed by the North Plains Groundwater Conservation District.

Wildfire Hazard

Dallam County sits in one of Texas's highest wildfire risk areas because of dry grass, low humidity, and strong winds.

Public Land

The Rita Blanca National Grassland is federal public land near Texline where people can hunt, hike, and picnic at no charge.

Hunting & Fishing

Any person hunting or fishing in Dallam County must have a valid Texas license from Texas Parks and Wildlife, with limited exceptions.

Local History

Dalhart was founded in 1901 where two railroads crossed, and became a major shipping point for the legendary XIT Ranch.