Edwards County, Texas
7 local notes for Edwards County — practical, plain-English, and pointed at the official source to confirm. Austin / Central Texas / Hill Country.
Money & Taxes
Property Tax
Who Handles Your Property Tax in Edwards County
Two separate offices handle property appraisal and tax collection in Edwards County, and knowing the difference saves you time.
Homestead Exemption
How to Lower Your Property Tax Bill with a Homestead Exemption
If you own and live in your home in Edwards County, you may qualify for a homestead exemption that reduces what you owe in property taxes.
Agricultural Valuation
Ag Valuation: How Ranches in Edwards County Get a Lower Tax Rate
Most rural land in Edwards County is taxed on its agricultural productivity value, not its market value, which can mean a much lower tax bill.
Home & Property
Outdoors
History & Culture
Agriculture & Economy
Edwards County's Wool and Mohair Heritage Still Shapes the Economy
Sheep and angora goat ranching built Edwards County and still drives its rural economy today.
Disaster History
The 1927 Tornado That Almost Wiped Out Rocksprings
On April 12, 1927, a massive tornado destroyed most of Rocksprings and killed 74 people — a defining event in the county's history.