Gonzales County, Texas
6 local notes for Gonzales County — practical, plain-English, and pointed at the official source to confirm. San Antonio / South Central.
Money & Taxes
Property Tax
Two Offices Handle Your Property Tax in Gonzales County
Gonzales County splits property tax work between two offices — one sets your value, the other sends the bill.
Homestead Exemption
Apply for a Homestead Exemption to Lower Your Tax Bill
Texas homeowners who live in their home can apply for a homestead exemption that reduces the value used to calculate property taxes.
Home & Property
Water Wells
A Groundwater District Oversees Water Wells in Gonzales County
If you plan to drill a water well or buy rural land in Gonzales County, a local groundwater district has rules you need to know first.
Flood Risk
The Guadalupe River Floods Hard in Gonzales County
The Guadalupe River runs through the county and can flood far beyond its banks — check FEMA maps before buying land near the river.