Stephens County, Texas
6 local notes for Stephens 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 Tax in Stephens County
The appraisal district sets your property value, and a separate tax assessor-collector office handles payments — they are not the same office.
Exemptions & Ag Valuation
Homestead and Ag Valuation Applications Go to the Appraisal District
Homeowners and ranchers in Stephens County apply for key property tax breaks through the county appraisal district, not the state.
Home & Property
Mineral Rights & Oil
Stephens County Has a Deep Oil History — Know Your Mineral Rights
Stephens County experienced a massive oil boom in the 1920s, and buyers of land today should always ask whether the mineral rights are included.
Water Wells & Groundwater
Stephens County Is in Groundwater Management Area 6
If you plan to drill a water well in Stephens County, you may need a permit from the groundwater conservation district that covers your land.