County History

Dallas County Was Created in 1846

Texas formed Dallas County on March 30, 1846, from parts of Nacogdoches and Robertson counties, and the city of Dallas became county seat after a close vote in 1850.

Dallas County History & Culture

Dallas County was officially created on March 30, 1846. It was carved out of parts of Nacogdoches and Robertson counties. The 1850 census counted 2,743 people living in the county.

Dallas was not the obvious choice for county seat. It won the honor by beating a rival town called Hord's Ridge in a close runoff election, 244 votes to 216. The county kept growing after that. By 1860, the population had risen to 8,665. The county's early growth set the stage for everything that followed, including the arrival of the railroads in the 1870s.

Source to confirm: Handbook of Texas Online – Dallas County

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Property Tax Basics

Who Appraises Your Property in Dallas County

The Dallas Central Appraisal District sets the value of your property each year, and that value drives your tax bill.

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Homestead Exemption

The Homestead Exemption Cuts Your School Taxes

Texas law requires school districts to exempt $140,000 of your home's value from school property taxes if you qualify.

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Age 65 / Disability Exemption

Extra Tax Break for Seniors and Disabled Homeowners

If you are 65 or older, or have a qualifying disability, you get an additional $60,000 off your home's school-taxable value.

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Veteran Exemption

Veterans with Disabilities Get a Property Tax Break

Texas gives disabled veterans a property tax exemption based on their VA disability rating.

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