Hunting

Deer hunting seasons and limits for Knox County

Knox County falls in the North Zone for white-tailed deer, with a combined bag limit of five deer per hunter per season.

Knox County The Great Outdoors

For the 2025-26 season, the white-tailed deer limit in Knox County is five deer total, with no more than two bucks. The general season runs from early November through early January, with separate archery and youth-only periods. Mule deer, javelina, quail, and wild turkey are also legal to hunt here under specific limits and seasons.

Hunters need the right license and any required endorsements. Turkey harvest must be reported. Seasons and limits set by Texas Parks and Wildlife can change each year. Always check the current Outdoor Annual before you hunt.

Source to confirm: TPWD — Knox County Outdoor Annual Regulations

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Property Tax

Who handles property taxes in Knox County

The Knox County Appraisal District sets property values, while a separate tax office collects what you owe — knowing the difference saves time.

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Homestead Exemption

Homestead exemption can lower your tax bill in Knox County

If you own and live in your home in Knox County, a homestead exemption cuts the taxable value — reducing what you owe each year.

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Water Wells

Knox County sits inside a groundwater conservation district

If you drill a water well in Knox County, you are in the Rolling Plains Groundwater Conservation District, which has rules you must follow.

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Mineral Rights

Oil and gas activity in Knox County — what landowners should know

Knox County has a history of oil and gas production, so buyers of rural land should always check whether mineral rights are included in a sale.

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