Presidio County, Texas

6 local notes for Presidio County — practical, plain-English, and pointed at the official source to confirm. Big Bend / Far West.

Money & Taxes

Property Tax

Who Handles Property Tax in Presidio County

Two separate offices handle property taxes here — one sets the value, and a different one collects the bill.

Home & Property

Water Wells

Drilling a Water Well in Presidio County

Presidio County has its own groundwater district, and all wells must be registered with it before drilling.

Cars & Driving

Roads

Getting Around Presidio County: US 67 and Remote Roads

US 67 is the main highway through Presidio County, and many back roads flood or wash out during storms.

Outdoors

State Park

Big Bend Ranch State Park: What to Know Before You Go

Big Bend Ranch State Park sits mostly in Presidio County along the Rio Grande and requires permits for backcountry use.

Rules & Licenses

Hunting

Hunting in Presidio County: Key Rules

Presidio County falls in the Trans-Pecos region for mule deer and has special permit-only pronghorn hunts.

History & Culture

County History

How Presidio County and Marfa Came to Be

Presidio County was one of Texas's largest counties when it was organized in 1875, and Marfa became the county seat in 1885 after the railroad arrived.