Mitchell County, Texas
7 local notes for Mitchell County — practical, plain-English, and pointed at the official source to confirm. West Texas / Permian / Trans-Pecos.
Money & Taxes
Property Tax
Mitchell County Has Two Separate Tax Offices
Mitchell County splits property tax work between two offices — the appraisal district sets your value, and the tax assessor-collector handles your bill.
Property Tax Exemption
Homestead Exemption Can Lower Your School Tax Bill
If you live in your Mitchell County home as your main residence, you may qualify for a homestead exemption that reduces the taxable value for school taxes.
Property Tax
Nine Different Taxing Units Can Appear on Your Tax Bill
Property owners in Mitchell County may owe taxes to up to nine different local government entities, depending on where their land sits.
Home & Property
Water Rights
A Groundwater District Covers All of Mitchell County
The Lone Wolf Groundwater Conservation District regulates water wells across all of Mitchell County and requires permits for new wells.
Mineral Rights / Oil & Gas
Oil Production Has Shaped Mitchell County Since 1920
Petroleum was discovered in Mitchell County in 1920, and active oil and gas production continues today, which matters if you own or are buying land here.