McMullen County, Texas

7 local notes for McMullen County — practical, plain-English, and pointed at the official source to confirm. Gulf Coast / Coastal Bend.

Money & Taxes

Property Tax

Who Handles Your Property Tax in McMullen County

McMullen County has a separate appraisal district and tax office — you deal with each for different tasks.

Mineral Rights

Oil and Gas Are a Big Deal in McMullen County

McMullen County has thousands of active oil and gas wells, so mineral rights can be a major part of any land deal here.

Home & Property

Water Wells

New Water Wells Need a Permit in McMullen County

The McMullen Groundwater Conservation District oversees well drilling in the county — contact them before you drill.

Flood Risk

Flash Flooding Is a Real Risk Along the Rivers

The Frio and Nueces rivers run through McMullen County and can flood quickly — check FEMA flood maps before buying near the water.

Outdoors

Public Lands

Public Hunting and Fishing at Daughtrey WMA

The James E. Daughtrey Wildlife Management Area gives the public access to 34,000 acres of South Texas land for hunting, fishing, and wildlife viewing.

Rules & Licenses

Hunting Regulations

Hunting Rules and Bag Limits for McMullen County

McMullen County sits in a prime South Texas hunting zone with specific deer and turkey bag limits set by TPWD.

History & Culture

Local History

How Tilden Became the County Seat

Tilden started as a rough frontier settlement in 1858 and became the county seat when McMullen County was organized in 1877.