Nacogdoches County, Texas
14 local notes for Nacogdoches County — practical, plain-English, and pointed at the official source to confirm. East Texas / Piney Woods.
Money & Taxes
Property Tax
Two Offices Handle Property Tax in Nacogdoches County
The appraisal district values your property, but a separate tax office handles billing — and these two offices have different addresses and phone numbers.
Homestead Exemption
How to Get a Homestead Exemption in Nacogdoches County
If you own and live in your home, you can apply for a homestead exemption to lower your property tax bill.
Ag Valuation
Agricultural and Timber Valuation Can Lower Your Tax Bill
Landowners in this heavily forested county can have their land taxed on its farming or timber value — often much lower than market value.
Home & Property
Water Wells
A Groundwater District Oversees Water Wells in Nacogdoches County
The Pineywoods Groundwater Conservation District regulates well drilling in Nacogdoches and Angelina counties — get a permit before drilling a high-volume well.
Flood Risk
Check FEMA Flood Maps Before Buying Land Near Creeks or the Angelina River
Parts of Nacogdoches County sit in flood zones along the Angelina River and its tributaries — look up your property's flood zone before you buy or build.
Land and Timber
Nacogdoches County Is Heavily Forested — Timber Land Is Common Here
About 67 percent of the county is forested, so many rural properties include timberland that may qualify for special tax appraisal.
Outdoors
Fishing
Nacogdoches Lake Is a Solid Bass Fishery Near Town
This 2,212-acre city reservoir off FM 225 has a strong largemouth bass population and free public boat ramp access.
Public Hunting
Alazan Bayou WMA Offers Public Hunting in Southern Nacogdoches County
This 2,063-acre wildlife management area along the Angelina River is open to hunting, fishing, and camping with a TPWD permit.
Rules & Licenses
History & Culture
Historic Site
The Old Stone Fort Marks the Heart of Nacogdoches History
A replica of the 1779 Old Stone Fort stands on the SFA State University campus, marking where Nacogdoches was rebuilt as a civil settlement.
Indigenous History
The Caddo Hasinai People Were Here Long Before European Settlement
Four Hasinai Caddo groups lived in the Nacogdoches area for centuries. They built earthen mounds that can still be seen at a nearby state historic site.
Colonial History
Spanish Missions Founded in 1716 Gave Nacogdoches Its Start
The Domingo Ramón expedition established Spanish missions at present-day Nacogdoches in 1716, making it one of Texas's oldest continuously occupied sites.
Oil History
Nacogdoches County Is Home to Texas's First Commercial Oil Well
On September 12, 1866, Lyne T. Barret brought in the first producing oil well in Texas, right here in Nacogdoches County.
Education and Economy
Stephen F. Austin State University Shapes Life in Nacogdoches
Founded in 1923, SFA State University is the dominant force in education and cultural life in Nacogdoches — and a major draw for new residents.