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Water Wells

Drilling a Water Well? You Need a Permit First.

Terrell County has its own groundwater conservation district, created by state law in 2011, that regulates new water wells.

Terrell County Home & Property

Terrell County gets only about 15 inches of rain per year. There is no public water utility in most of the county's rural areas. If you own land outside of town, you will likely rely on a water well. The Terrell County Groundwater Conservation District (GCD) was created by the Texas Legislature in 2011 to manage those underground water resources.

Before you drill a new well, you generally need a permit from the district. The district also has a management plan, last approved in 2023, that sets rules for how much groundwater can be used. Contact the district through the county website at www.co.terrell.tx.us. The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) lists all active groundwater conservation districts and links to their management plans.

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

More Terrell County notes

Property Tax

Who Handles Your Property Tax in Terrell County

The appraisal district sets your property value and also collects taxes — the separate tax assessor office does not collect property taxes here.

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Agricultural Valuation

Ag Valuation Can Lower Your Tax Bill on Ranch Land

Land used for ranching or other qualifying agriculture is taxed on its productive value, not its market value — this can mean a much lower tax bill.

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Hunting Regulations

Deer Hunting in Terrell County: Two Species, Different Rules

Terrell County has both white-tailed and mule deer, and each species has its own season dates and bag limits set by Texas Parks and Wildlife.

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Oil & Gas

Oil and Gas Activity Is Regulated by the Railroad Commission

Terrell County has oil and gas production, and the Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) is the state agency that oversees all drilling and production activity here.

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