Jack County, Texas

6 local notes for Jack County — practical, plain-English, and pointed at the official source to confirm. DFW / North Texas.

Money & Taxes

Property Tax

Who Appraises and Who Collects Your Property Taxes

In Jack County, two separate offices handle your property taxes: the appraisal district sets your value, and the tax assessor-collector sends the bill.

Homestead Exemption

How to Lower Your Tax Bill with a Homestead Exemption

If you own and live in your home in Jack County, a homestead exemption can reduce the taxable value of your property.

Home & Property

Mineral Rights

Oil and Gas Activity in Jack County

Jack County has a long oil and gas history, and mineral rights here are often owned separately from the land surface.

Outdoors

Hunting

Deer Hunting Rules in Jack County

Jack County has a specific antler restriction for white-tailed deer that hunters must know before heading out.

State Park

Fort Richardson State Park: History and Outdoor Access in Jacksboro

Fort Richardson State Park in Jacksboro preserves original 1860s Army buildings and offers camping, hiking, fishing, and horseback riding.

History & Culture

County History

How Jack County Got Its Name and Grew

Jack County was created in 1856 and named for two brothers who fought in the Texas Revolution, with Jacksboro growing from a frontier settlement into the county seat.