Foard County, Texas

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

Money & Taxes

Property Tax

The Appraisal District Also Collects Your Taxes

In Foard County, the appraisal district handles both valuing your property and collecting your tax bill — which is unusual and worth knowing.

Home & Property

Weather Hazard

Tornadoes Are a Real Risk in Foard County

Foard County has a documented tornado history going back over a century, including deadly storms and a recent strong tornado in 2022.

Mineral Rights

Oil and Gas Have a Long History in Foard County

Foard County has produced oil since the 1920s, so buyers should ask about mineral rights and check Railroad Commission records before purchasing land.

Water Supply

Foard County Is Served by the Gateway Groundwater Conservation District

Foard County is served by the Gateway Groundwater Conservation District, headquartered in Quanah, and the county falls within Groundwater Management Area 6.

Outdoors

Hunting

Deer, Quail, and Dove Are All Open in Foard County

Foard County has open seasons for white-tailed deer, mule deer, quail, dove, wild turkey, and more — but mule deer bucks face a strict antler rule.

History & Culture

County History

Foard County Was Carved Out in 1891 and Built on Cattle and Cotton

Foard County was established in 1891, named for a Confederate officer, and grew around cattle ranching, cotton farming, and a railroad that arrived in 1908.