Parmer County, Texas

6 local notes for Parmer County — practical, plain-English, and pointed at the official source to confirm. Panhandle / High Plains.

Money & Taxes

Property Tax

Two Offices Handle Property Tax in Parmer County

Parmer County splits property tax work between two offices, and knowing which one to call saves you a wasted trip.

Homestead Exemption

A Homestead Exemption Can Lower Your Tax Bill in Parmer County

If this is your main home, you may qualify for a homestead exemption that reduces what you owe in property taxes.

Agricultural Valuation

Farm and Ranch Land Can Be Taxed on Productivity, Not Market Value

Agricultural land in Parmer County can qualify for a lower tax appraisal based on what the land can produce, not what it would sell for.

Home & Property

Groundwater / Water Wells

Water Wells in Parmer County Require a Permit

Parmer County sits over the Ogallala Aquifer, and any well expected to pump more than 17.5 gallons per minute needs a permit before drilling.

Rules & Licenses

Hunting & Fishing

You Need a State License to Hunt or Fish in Parmer County

Texas requires a hunting or fishing license for most outdoor take in Parmer County, and you can buy one online before you go.

History & Culture

Local History

Farwell Was Born From the XIT Ranch Land Sales

The town of Farwell grew from XIT Ranch land sold by the Capitol Syndicate, the group that traded 3 million acres of Texas land to fund the state capitol building.