Sherman County, Texas

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

Money & Taxes

Property Tax

Who handles property taxes in Sherman County

Two separate offices handle property taxes here — one sets values, the other collects the bill.

Homestead Exemption

How the homestead exemption works in Sherman County

If your home in Sherman County is your main residence, you may qualify for a Texas homestead exemption that lowers your taxable value.

Agricultural Valuation

Ag valuation can cut your property tax bill on rural land

In this farming and ranching county, land actively used for agriculture is taxed on its productivity value — not its full market value — which can mean a much lower tax bill.

Home & Property

Groundwater / Water Wells

Water wells here tap the Ogallala Aquifer — and need a permit

Nearly all water in Sherman County comes from the Ogallala Aquifer, and the North Plains Groundwater Conservation District regulates who can drill a well and how much water they can use.

History & Culture

Local History

Stratford became the county seat under Texas Ranger guard

Sherman County's government moved from Coldwater to Stratford in 1901 in a contentious midnight transfer — and Texas Rangers had to keep the peace.

Local Economy & History

Sherman County's economy: wheat, cattle, and natural gas

Sherman County built its economy on cattle ranching, then wheat farming, then irrigation and feedyards — with natural gas playing a surprising role in local school funding.