Lampasas County, Texas

7 local notes for Lampasas County — practical, plain-English, and pointed at the official source to confirm. Austin / Central Texas / Hill Country.

Money & Taxes

Property Tax

Who Handles Your Property Tax in Lampasas County

In Lampasas County the appraisal district sets your property value, and you pay your taxes there too — the county tax office does not collect property taxes.

Property Tax Exemption

Homestead Exemption Can Lower Your Tax Bill

If your Lampasas County home is your main residence, you can apply for a homestead exemption to lower your school district tax bill.

Agricultural Appraisal

Ag Valuation Cuts Taxes on Rural Land

Landowners in Lampasas County who farm, ranch, or manage wildlife may qualify for ag appraisal. That means taxes are based on what the land produces, not what it would sell for.

Home & Property

Water Wells

Groundwater Rules Apply to Water Wells Here

Lampasas County is in Groundwater Management Area 8. The Saratoga Underground Water Conservation District oversees well permits and groundwater rules for the entire county.

Outdoors

Hunting Regulations

Hunting Rules for Deer and Turkey in Lampasas County

Lampasas County has specific deer bag limits and buck restrictions that hunters must know before the season opens.

History & Culture

County History

How Lampasas County Came to Be

Lampasas County was formed in 1856 from parts of three older counties. Its name comes from the river and mineral springs that drew early settlers.

Agricultural History

Lampasas Helped Start a National Farm Movement

In 1875, Lampasas County farmers formed the first Farmers' Alliance. It grew into a national movement for rural economic reform.