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
Who handles your property tax in Yoakum County
Two separate offices handle property taxes here — one sets your value, the other collects the bill.
Ag Valuation
Farmland can be taxed on what it produces, not what it sells for
If your land is actively used for farming or ranching, it may qualify for a much lower tax bill under agricultural special appraisal.
Home & Property
Water Wells
A local district regulates groundwater wells in Yoakum County
Before drilling a water well in Yoakum County, you must work with the Sandy Land Underground Water Conservation District.
Mineral Rights & Oil/Gas
Oil and gas activity is high here — know who regulates it
Yoakum County has had active oil and gas production since 1936, and the Railroad Commission of Texas regulates all of it.