Hunting Regulations

Deer Hunting in Jefferson County Has Antler Restrictions

Jefferson County falls in the North Deer Zone with a bag limit of four deer per season, but only one buck may have an inside antler spread of 13 inches or more.

Jefferson County The Great Outdoors

Jefferson County is in the TPWD North Deer Zone. The combined season bag limit is four deer: no more than two bucks and no more than two antlerless. Of the two bucks you can take, only one may have an inside antler spread of 13 inches or greater. A legal buck must have either an unbranched antler or meet the 13-inch minimum.

Seasons for 2025-2026 include an archery-only period in late September and October, a general season from November through early January, and late youth and muzzleloader seasons in January. Alligator season runs for about three weeks in September with a bag limit of one per valid CITES tag. Always check the TPWD Outdoor Annual at tpwd.texas.gov for the current season dates and rules before heading out.

Source to confirm: TPWD — Jefferson County Hunting Regulations

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Property Tax Basics

Jefferson County Has Two Separate Property Tax Offices

The Jefferson County Appraisal District sets your property value, while the Tax Assessor-Collector handles billing and payment — these are two different offices with different phone numbers.

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Homestead Exemption

Homestead Exemption Cuts Your School Tax Bill

Texas law requires school districts to subtract $140,000 from your home's taxable value if it is your primary residence — you apply through the Jefferson County Appraisal District.

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Agricultural Valuation

Farm and Ranch Land Can Be Taxed on Productivity, Not Market Value

Qualifying agricultural land in Jefferson County can be appraised on what it produces rather than what it would sell for, which usually means a much lower tax bill.

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Coastal Windstorm Coverage

Jefferson County Requires Special Windstorm Insurance

Jefferson County is a first-tier coastal county. Standard home insurance often does not cover wind and hail here. You may need a separate policy through TWIA.

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