Goliad County, Texas
7 local notes for Goliad County — practical, plain-English, and pointed at the official source to confirm. Gulf Coast / Coastal Bend.
Money & Taxes
Property Tax
Who handles your property taxes in Goliad County
Two separate offices handle property taxes here — one sets your value, and another collects the bill.
Homestead Exemption
Homestead exemption can lower your tax bill in Goliad County
If your home is your main residence, you likely qualify for a homestead exemption that reduces what you owe in property taxes.
Home & Property
Water Wells
A groundwater district oversees water wells in Goliad County
If you plan to drill a water well on rural property here, the Goliad County Groundwater Conservation District has rules you need to follow.
Mineral Rights
Oil and gas production has a long history in Goliad County
Goliad County has active oil and gas production, so if you buy land here, mineral rights are worth asking about.
Outdoors
History & Culture
Historic Site
Presidio La Bahia is a nationally recognized Spanish fort in Goliad
A Spanish colonial fort built in 1749 still stands in Goliad and holds status as a National Historic Landmark.
Local History
Goliad's name is an anagram — here's why that matters
The town of Goliad was renamed in 1829 as a tribute to Father Hidalgo, the priest who sparked Mexican independence.