Uvalde County, Texas
13 local notes for Uvalde County — practical, plain-English, and pointed at the official source to confirm. San Antonio / South Central.
Money & Taxes
Property Tax
Two offices handle property taxes here
Uvalde County splits property tax duties between two offices, and knowing which does what saves a wasted trip.
Property Tax Exemption
Homestead exemption can lower your tax bill
If you own and live in your home in Uvalde County, you may qualify for exemptions that lower your property tax bill.
Property Tax
Thirteen taxing units can appear on your tax bill
Your Uvalde County property tax bill may include charges from up to thirteen different taxing entities, not just the county.
Home & Property
Water Wells
A groundwater district oversees wells in Uvalde County
If you plan to drill a water well in Uvalde County, you must work with the local groundwater conservation district.
Water & Flooding
Five rivers run through Uvalde County
Uvalde County has five named river systems, which shape property values, flood risk, and water supply.
Cars & Driving
Outdoors
State Park
Garner State Park is on the Frio River in this county
Garner State Park sits along 2.9 miles of the Frio River and draws families for swimming, camping, and tubing.
Hunting
Deer hunting in Uvalde County follows a split-zone system
U.S. Highway 90 divides Uvalde County into two deer hunting zones with different bag limits and season lengths.
Rules & Licenses
Ag Exemption
Agricultural land may qualify for a lower tax valuation
Landowners who use property for farming or ranching in Uvalde County may be able to get it taxed on its agricultural value, not its market value.
Hunting License
You need a Texas hunting license before you hunt here
Anyone hunting deer, turkey, or dove in Uvalde County must have a valid Texas hunting license plus any required endorsements.
History & Culture
County History
Uvalde County was established in 1856
Uvalde County was carved from Bexar County in 1856 and named its seat after a Spanish colonial governor.
Military History
Fort Inge protected this region in the 1800s
Fort Inge was a U.S. Army frontier post on the Leona River that helped open Uvalde County to settlement.
Agriculture History
Uvalde County built an economy on goats and bees
By the early 1900s, Uvalde County was a major producer of mohair and honey, earning recognition at an international exposition.