King County, Texas

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

Money & Taxes

Property Tax

Who handles your property tax in King County

King County has a separate appraisal district and tax office — two different offices handle two different jobs.

Homestead Exemption

Lower your tax bill with a homestead exemption

If your home in King County is your primary residence, a homestead exemption can reduce the taxable value and lower your annual property tax bill.

Home & Property

Agricultural Valuation

Ranch land in King County can be taxed on productivity, not market value

Ranch and farm land in King County can be taxed on what it produces, not what it would sell for. This can mean a much lower tax bill.

Mineral Rights

Oil and gas production is active in King County

King County has had oil production since 1943, and buyers of land here should understand how mineral rights work before they close a deal.

Outdoors

Hunting

Deer hunting seasons and bag limits for King County

King County is in Texas Parks and Wildlife's North Zone for white-tailed deer. Know the bag limits and season dates before you go.

History & Culture

History

King County was built on cattle ranching, and still is

King County is one of the most rural counties in Texas and has been dominated by large cattle ranches since the 1880s, including the famous Four Sixes Ranch.