Knox County, Texas
6 local notes for Knox County — practical, plain-English, and pointed at the official source to confirm. Panhandle / High Plains.
Money & Taxes
Property Tax
Who handles property taxes in Knox County
The Knox County Appraisal District sets property values, while a separate tax office collects what you owe — knowing the difference saves time.
Homestead Exemption
Homestead exemption can lower your tax bill in Knox County
If you own and live in your home in Knox County, a homestead exemption cuts the taxable value — reducing what you owe each year.
Home & Property
Water Wells
Knox County sits inside a groundwater conservation district
If you drill a water well in Knox County, you are in the Rolling Plains Groundwater Conservation District, which has rules you must follow.
Mineral Rights
Oil and gas activity in Knox County — what landowners should know
Knox County has a history of oil and gas production, so buyers of rural land should always check whether mineral rights are included in a sale.