Terry County, Texas

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

Money & Taxes

Property Tax

How Property Taxes Work in Terry County

Terry County uses a separate appraisal district and tax office, and the tax office does not collect property taxes directly.

Agricultural Appraisal

Ag Valuation Can Lower Your Property Tax in Terry County

Land used for farming or ranching in Terry County may qualify for a special lower tax valuation based on productivity rather than market value.

Home & Property

Groundwater / Water Wells

Water Wells and the Ogallala Aquifer in Terry County

Most rural land in Terry County gets its water from the Ogallala Aquifer. The South Plains Underground Water Conservation District regulates wells and water use in the county.

Outdoors

Public Hunting

Public Hunting Land Exists in Terry County

Terry County has at least one public hunting area managed by Texas Parks and Wildlife where dove and quail hunting are allowed with a permit.

Rules & Licenses

Weather Hazards

Wildfire and Drought Are Real Risks in Terry County

Terry County is a dry, windy place. Wildfire and drought are real risks here, especially in the Panhandle and South Plains region.

History & Culture

Local History

Terry County Was Built on Cotton and Oil

Terry County was organized in 1904 and built its economy first on ranching, then cotton, and later oil — all three still shape the county today.