Local History

Greenville became an early Texas leader in public utilities

In 1891, Greenville became the first Texas city to own and operate its own municipally owned electricity generating plant, according to the Handbook of Texas.

Hunt County History & Culture

In 1891, Greenville's city government bought and started running its own electric plant. The Handbook of Texas says that made Greenville the first city in Texas to own and run a city-owned electric system. That early move helped Greenville grow into a regional center in North Texas.

Today Greenville is the county seat of Hunt County and its largest city. It sits along US Highway 380 and Interstate 30. Over the 20th century, farming became a smaller part of the local economy. Manufacturing and service businesses took its place.

Source to confirm: Handbook of Texas — Greenville, Texas

More Hunt County notes

Property Tax Basics

Two offices handle your property tax bill

The Hunt County Appraisal District sets your property value; the Hunt County Tax Office sends the bill and collects payment — they are separate offices.

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Homestead Exemption

Homestead exemption lowers your taxable value

If Hunt County is your primary residence, a homestead exemption reduces the taxable value on your property tax bill.

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Ag Valuation

Land taxed on farm use, not market value

Qualifying farmland and ranchland in Hunt County can be taxed based on what the land produces rather than what it would sell for.

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Protest Rights

You can protest your appraisal value each year

Hunt County property owners have the right to protest their appraised value before the Appraisal Review Board if they believe it is too high.

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