Water Wells

A Local District Manages Groundwater in Irion County

If you plan to drill a water well in Irion County, you must deal with the Irion County Water Conservation District before you start.

Irion County Home & Property

Most of Irion County sits over the Edwards-Trinity (Plateau) Aquifer. This is the main source of groundwater for rural properties. The county has had its own groundwater conservation district since 1985.

The Irion County Water Conservation District has the authority to require well permits and set rules on how much water can be pumped. Their most recent management plan was approved in 2023. If you are buying rural land or planning to drill, contact the district early. Their website is irionwcd.org. The Texas Water Development Board keeps records on the district at twdb.texas.gov.

Source to confirm: Texas Water Development Board — Groundwater Conservation Districts

More Irion County notes

Property Tax

One Office Handles Appraisals, Another Collects Taxes

Irion County has a separate appraisal district and a separate tax office — they do different jobs, so you may need to contact both.

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Hunting

Deer Hunting in Irion County Has a Generous Bag Limit

Irion County falls in the Texas North Zone for white-tailed deer, which allows up to five deer per season with a two-buck limit.

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Oil & Gas

Oil and Gas Activity in Irion County Is Regulated from San Angelo

Irion County falls under Railroad Commission District 7C, based in San Angelo, which oversees all oil and gas well activity in the county.

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Local History

The Railroad Moved the County Seat to Mertzon

Irion County started with Sherwood as its county seat, but when the railroad bypassed Sherwood and ran through Mertzon, the county seat followed.

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