Gray County, Texas

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

Money & Taxes

Property Tax

Gray County Has Two Separate Property Tax Offices

In Gray County, the appraisal district sets your property value while a separate tax office collects your bill — you deal with each for different things.

Homestead Exemption

Homestead Exemption Can Lower Your Tax Bill in Gray County

If your home in Gray County is your main residence, you may qualify for a homestead exemption that reduces the value your taxes are based on.

Home & Property

Water Wells

A Groundwater District Regulates Water Wells in Gray County

Gray County is inside the Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District, which means drilling or using a well here requires following district rules.

Mineral Rights

Oil and Gas Are a Big Part of Gray County's Economy

Gray County has produced oil and gas since the 1920s, so if you buy land here, mineral rights and Railroad Commission activity are things to check.

Outdoors

Hunting

Gray County Allows Both White-Tailed and Mule Deer Hunting

Hunters in Gray County can pursue white-tailed deer, mule deer, and pronghorn under Texas Parks and Wildlife rules — but bag limits and seasons differ for each.

History & Culture

Local History

Pampa Became the County Seat Because of an Oil Boom

Gray County was organized in 1902 with Lefors as its seat, but a 1926 oil discovery made Pampa grow so fast that it took over as county seat in 1928.