Water Wells

Groundwater Rules Apply to Water Wells Here

Lampasas County is in Groundwater Management Area 8. The Saratoga Underground Water Conservation District oversees well permits and groundwater rules for the entire county.

Lampasas County Home & Property

Most of Lampasas County sits above the Trinity Aquifer, a major underground water source. The Saratoga Underground Water Conservation District (SUWCD) manages that groundwater. The district was created by HB 3122 in 1989. It is a single-county district covering all 714 square miles of Lampasas County. If you plan to drill a new well or pump more water, you may need a permit from the district before you start.

Rules can change. Before buying rural land or drilling a well in Lampasas County, check the district's current rules. The Texas Water Development Board lists the Saratoga UWCD as the local authority for this area under GMA 8.

Source to confirm: Texas Water Development Board — Groundwater Conservation District Info (S entries)

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Property Tax

Who Handles Your Property Tax in Lampasas County

In Lampasas County the appraisal district sets your property value, and you pay your taxes there too — the county tax office does not collect property taxes.

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Property Tax Exemption

Homestead Exemption Can Lower Your Tax Bill

If your Lampasas County home is your main residence, you can apply for a homestead exemption to lower your school district tax bill.

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Agricultural Appraisal

Ag Valuation Cuts Taxes on Rural Land

Landowners in Lampasas County who farm, ranch, or manage wildlife may qualify for ag appraisal. That means taxes are based on what the land produces, not what it would sell for.

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Hunting Regulations

Hunting Rules for Deer and Turkey in Lampasas County

Lampasas County has specific deer bag limits and buck restrictions that hunters must know before the season opens.

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