Stonewall County, Texas

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

Money & Taxes

Property Tax

Property Tax Has Two Separate Offices

Stonewall County splits property tax duties between two offices — the appraisal district sets your value, and a separate tax office collects your bill.

Homestead Exemption

Apply for Your Homestead Exemption at the Appraisal District

If your Stonewall County home is your main residence, you can apply for a homestead exemption to lower your taxable value — but you must apply, it is not automatic.

Home & Property

Oil and Gas

Oil and Gas Activity Is Regulated by RRC District 7B

Stonewall County has a long history of oil production, and all drilling and production activity is overseen by the Railroad Commission of Texas District 7B office in Abilene.

Outdoors

Hunting

Hunting Seasons in Stonewall County

Stonewall County falls in the TPWD North Zone and Panhandle mule deer zone, with seasons for white-tailed deer, mule deer, turkey, quail, dove, and waterfowl.

Rules & Licenses

Fire Safety

Wildfire Is a Real Risk in This Dry, Windy County

Stonewall County's dry Rolling Plains climate and strong winds create serious wildfire conditions, and burn bans are issued by the county judge when conditions are dangerous.

History & Culture

Geography and Landmarks

Double Mountain and the Brazos Forks Shape the County

Stonewall County's most recognizable landmark is Double Mountain, and two forks of the Brazos River — the Salt Fork and the Double Mountain Fork — run through the county.

County Seat History

Aspermont: The County Seat With a Latin Name

Aspermont has been the county seat since 1898, when it replaced the earlier town of Rayner after a contested election, and its name is Latin for 'rough mountain.'