Reagan County, Texas

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

Money & Taxes

Property Tax

Two separate offices handle property appraisal and tax collection in Reagan County, and knowing the difference saves you time.

Water & Wells

Most of Reagan County falls inside the Santa Rita Underground Water Conservation District, which regulates well drilling and water use.

Mineral Rights & Oil

Reagan County sits in the Permian Basin, so mineral rights and active drilling are common concerns for property owners here.

Hunting & Outdoors

There are no public Wildlife Management Areas in Reagan County, so hunters rely on leases and private landowner access.

History

The Santa Rita No. 1 well blew in near Big Lake in 1923, opening the Permian Basin to oil production and pouring money into the University of Texas.

County History

Reagan County was carved from Tom Green County in 1903 and named for a Texas senator who also served as the first head of the Railroad Commission.