Kent County, Texas

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

Money & Taxes

Property Tax

Who Handles Property Taxes in Kent County

Kent County has its own appraisal district and a separate tax assessor-collector, both based in Jayton.

Homestead Exemption

Homestead Exemption Can Lower Your Tax Bill

If you live in the home you own in Kent County, you may qualify for a homestead exemption that reduces your school tax.

Home & Property

Water Rights

Groundwater in Kent County Is in GMA 6

Kent County is in Groundwater Management Area 6. Check with TWDB or TCEQ to confirm whether a local groundwater district covers your land before you drill a well.

Mineral Rights

Oil and Gas Activity in Kent County

Oil has been produced in Kent County since 1946, and the Railroad Commission of Texas regulates all wells and production here.

Outdoors

Hunting

Deer Hunting Rules in Kent County

Kent County hunters can take both white-tailed and mule deer, but season dates and bag limits differ for each species.

History & Culture

Local History

Jayton Became the County Seat in 1954

Kent County's original county seat was Clairemont, but Jayton won a contested election in 1954 and has been the seat of government ever since.