Rains County, Texas
6 local notes for Rains County — practical, plain-English, and pointed at the official source to confirm. East Texas / Piney Woods.
Money & Taxes
Property Tax Basics
Two Offices Handle Your Property Tax in Rains County
One office figures out what your property is worth; a separate office actually sends the bill and collects the money.
Exemption Deadlines
Key Deadlines for Homestead and Ag Valuation in Rains County
Miss the April 30 deadline and you lose your homestead exemption or agricultural valuation for the year — or pay a penalty.
Home & Property
Outdoors
Freshwater Fishing
Lake Fork Is a Trophy Bass Lake That Touches Rains County
Lake Fork spans three counties including Rains and is one of the most closely regulated bass lakes in Texas.
State Park Access
Lake Tawakoni State Park Sits on the Rains County Border
The 376-acre state park on Lake Tawakoni offers camping, boat access, and shore fishing without a license.