Deer Hunting

Deer hunters in Ellis County face specific antler rules

Ellis County is under Texas antler restriction rules, which limit how many large-antlered bucks a hunter can take in a season.

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The bag limit for deer in Ellis County is four deer total — no more than two bucks and no more than two antlerless — across all seasons combined. Of the two bucks, only one may have an inside antler spread of 13 inches or greater. This is the state's antler restriction rule for this county.

Archery season typically runs late September through October. General season opens in early November and runs into early January. Youth-only and muzzleloader seasons follow. Turkey hunting is allowed west of IH 35 only. Always verify current season dates with the TPWD Outdoor Annual before heading out.

Source to confirm: TPWD — Ellis County Hunting Regulations

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Property Tax Basics

Two different offices handle your property tax in Ellis County

The Ellis County Appraisal District sets your property value, but a separate Tax Assessor-Collector office sends the bill and collects the money.

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Homestead Exemption

File a homestead exemption to lower your property tax bill

Texas law lets homeowners who live in their home claim a homestead exemption that reduces the taxable value of the property.

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Ag Valuation

Farm and ranch land can be taxed on productivity, not market value

In Ellis County, qualifying farm or ranch land is taxed on what it can produce, not what it could sell for. That can cut the tax bill by a lot.

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Vehicle Registration

Ellis County vehicles need an emissions test every year

Ellis County is in the DFW area, so most gas-powered vehicles must pass an emissions test every year before the owner can renew registration.

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