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Water Rights

Groundwater in Kent County Is in GMA 6

Kent County is in Groundwater Management Area 6. Check with TWDB or TCEQ to confirm whether a local groundwater district covers your land before you drill a well.

Kent County Home & Property

Kent County is inside Texas Groundwater Management Area 6, known as GMA 6. As of the last review, no local groundwater conservation district appears to cover Kent County. That means state rules through TCEQ and TWDB apply instead of local district rules.

What is a groundwater conservation district? It is a local agency that can require a permit before you drill a well. If no district covers your land, you still must use a licensed driller. Your driller must file a State Well Report with TCEQ.

District boundaries can change. A district may have been created or expanded since the last review. Always check before you drill. If a district now covers Kent County, you would also need a drilling permit from that district.

Call TWDB at 512-463-7847 to confirm current coverage. You can also check the TWDB groundwater district map online.

Source to confirm: Texas Water Development Board — Groundwater Management Area 6

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Property Tax

Who Handles Property Taxes in Kent County

Kent County has its own appraisal district and a separate tax assessor-collector, both based in Jayton.

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Homestead Exemption

Homestead Exemption Can Lower Your Tax Bill

If you live in the home you own in Kent County, you may qualify for a homestead exemption that reduces your school tax.

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Hunting

Deer Hunting Rules in Kent County

Kent County hunters can take both white-tailed and mule deer, but season dates and bag limits differ for each species.

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Mineral Rights

Oil and Gas Activity in Kent County

Oil has been produced in Kent County since 1946, and the Railroad Commission of Texas regulates all wells and production here.

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