Dimmit County, Texas

7 local notes for Dimmit County — practical, plain-English, and pointed at the official source to confirm. Rio Grande Valley / Border.

Money & Taxes

Property Tax Basics

Dimmit County has a separate appraisal district and tax office, so you may deal with both when you buy or own property.

Homestead Exemption

If you live in the home you own in Dimmit County, a homestead exemption can reduce the taxable value of your property.

Water & Wells

If you drill a water well in Dimmit County, the Wintergarden Groundwater Conservation District has rules you must follow.

Hunting

Dimmit County falls in the Texas South Zone, which sets its own deer and turkey seasons and bag limits.

Oil & Gas

Dimmit County has active oil and gas production, and the Texas Railroad Commission oversees permits, wells, and operator records.

Agriculture History

Artesian wells discovered in the 1880s turned Dimmit County into a vegetable farming area known as the Texas Winter Garden Region.

County History

Dimmit County was formed in 1858 and Carrizo Springs grew from a small ranching camp into the permanent county seat.