Terrell County, Texas

7 local notes for Terrell County — practical, plain-English, and pointed at the official source to confirm. Big Bend / Far West.

Money & Taxes

Property Tax

Who Handles Your Property Tax in Terrell County

The appraisal district sets your property value and also collects taxes — the separate tax assessor office does not collect property taxes here.

Agricultural Valuation

Ag Valuation Can Lower Your Tax Bill on Ranch Land

Land used for ranching or other qualifying agriculture is taxed on its productive value, not its market value — this can mean a much lower tax bill.

Home & Property

Water Wells

Drilling a Water Well? You Need a Permit First.

Terrell County has its own groundwater conservation district, created by state law in 2011, that regulates new water wells.

Outdoors

Hunting Regulations

Deer Hunting in Terrell County: Two Species, Different Rules

Terrell County has both white-tailed and mule deer, and each species has its own season dates and bag limits set by Texas Parks and Wildlife.

Rules & Licenses

Oil & Gas

Oil and Gas Activity Is Regulated by the Railroad Commission

Terrell County has oil and gas production, and the Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) is the state agency that oversees all drilling and production activity here.

History & Culture

Flood History

Flash Floods Are a Real Danger in Sanderson Canyon

The town of Sanderson was nearly destroyed by a flash flood in 1965, and the canyon geography still makes flooding a serious risk today.

County History

How Terrell County Was Built Around the Railroad

Terrell County was carved out of Pecos County in 1905, and the town of Sanderson grew up as a Southern Pacific Railroad stop in the 1880s.