Scurry County, Texas
6 local notes for Scurry County — practical, plain-English, and pointed at the official source to confirm. West Texas / Permian / Trans-Pecos.
Money & Taxes
Property Tax
Property Tax: Two Offices, Two Jobs
In Scurry County, one office sets your property value and a separate office collects the tax — you may need to contact both.
Property Tax Exemption
Homestead Exemption Cuts Your School Tax Bill
If your Scurry County home is your main residence, a homestead exemption can reduce the taxable value and lower what you owe.
Home & Property
Outdoors
History & Culture
County History
How Scurry County Got Its Name
Scurry County was carved out in 1876 and named for a Confederate general, and the county seat Snyder grew from a buffalo hunter's trading post.
Education & Community
Western Texas College Serves the Region from Snyder
Western Texas College, based in Snyder, is a two-year community college that is also one of Scurry County's taxing units — meaning its tax rate appears on your property tax bill.