Irion County, Texas

6 local notes for Irion County — practical, plain-English, and pointed at the official source to confirm. West Texas / Permian / Trans-Pecos.

Money & Taxes

Property Tax

Irion County has a separate appraisal district and a separate tax office — they do different jobs, so you may need to contact both.

Water Wells

If you plan to drill a water well in Irion County, you must deal with the Irion County Water Conservation District before you start.

Hunting

Irion County falls in the Texas North Zone for white-tailed deer, which allows up to five deer per season with a two-buck limit.

Oil & Gas

Irion County falls under Railroad Commission District 7C, based in San Angelo, which oversees all oil and gas well activity in the county.

Local History

Irion County started with Sherwood as its county seat, but when the railroad bypassed Sherwood and ran through Mertzon, the county seat followed.

Agriculture & Land

Irion County's economy was built on livestock ranching, especially sheep and cattle, and that land-use pattern still shapes the county today.