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.