Nolan County, Texas

7 local notes for Nolan County — practical, plain-English, and pointed at the official source to confirm. West Texas / Permian / Trans-Pecos.

Money & Taxes

Property Tax

Who handles your property taxes in Nolan County

The Nolan County Appraisal District sets property values, while a separate county tax assessor-collector office handles tax collection.

Homestead Exemption

Homestead exemption can lower your tax bill in Nolan County

If you own and live in your home as your main residence, you may qualify for a homestead exemption that reduces what you owe in property taxes.

Home & Property

Water & Wells

Nolan County has an active groundwater conservation district

The Wes-Tex Groundwater Conservation District regulates wells and water use in Nolan County — important if you plan to drill a well or buy rural land.

Mineral Rights

Oil and gas are still active in Nolan County — mineral rights matter

Petroleum has been produced in Nolan County since 1939, and the Texas Railroad Commission regulates all oil and gas activity in the area.

Outdoors

Hunting

Hunting rules for Nolan County — deer, turkey, and license basics

Nolan County falls under specific Texas Parks and Wildlife Department hunting rules — check the current Outdoor Annual for bag limits and season dates before you go.

Rules & Licenses

Weather & Hazards

Wind energy and wildfire risk both shape life in Nolan County

Nolan County is home to several large wind farms, and dry, windy conditions also create real wildfire risk.

History & Culture

Local History

Sweetwater grew from a railroad stop into the county seat of Nolan County

Nolan County was organized in 1881 around the Texas and Pacific Railway, and Sweetwater became the county seat after the railroad arrived.