Yoakum County, Texas

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

Money & Taxes

Property Tax

Two separate offices handle property taxes here — one sets your value, the other collects the bill.

Ag Valuation

If your land is actively used for farming or ranching, it may qualify for a much lower tax bill under agricultural special appraisal.

Water Wells

Before drilling a water well in Yoakum County, you must work with the Sandy Land Underground Water Conservation District.

Mineral Rights & Oil/Gas

Yoakum County has had active oil and gas production since 1936, and the Railroad Commission of Texas regulates all of it.

Hunting

Hunters in Yoakum County can pursue both white-tailed and mule deer, plus dove, quail, and waterfowl — but seasons and limits shift each year.

County History

Yoakum County was established in 1876 but had fewer than 30 residents by 1900 — oil and irrigation farming transformed it in the 20th century.