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Groundwater & Wells

A groundwater district regulates water wells across Refugio County

The Refugio Groundwater Conservation District covers the whole county and has rules for drilling and pumping from wells.

Refugio County Home & Property

All of Refugio County falls within the Refugio Groundwater Conservation District. This district manages the underground water supply for the county. If you plan to drill a new well or change an existing one, the district may require a permit. Rules can cover how deep you drill, how close a well can be to a property line, and how much water you can pump.

The main aquifers beneath the county are the Chicot and Evangeline, both part of the Gulf Coast Aquifer system. The Chicot is found across the entire county near the surface. The Evangeline lies deeper and is under pressure (confined). Groundwater is a key source of water for homes and farms here. Contact the district before drilling to confirm current permit rules.

Source to confirm: Texas Water Development Board — Refugio GCD Management Plan

More Refugio County notes

Property Tax

Two offices handle your property taxes in Refugio County

The appraisal district sets your property value; a separate tax office collects the bill.

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Homestead Exemption

Homestead exemption can lower your property tax bill in Refugio County

If you own and live in your home in Refugio County, you can apply for a homestead exemption to reduce what you owe in property taxes.

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Windstorm Insurance

Refugio County is in the TWIA windstorm insurance zone

Because Refugio County is a first-tier coastal county, homeowners who cannot get windstorm coverage from a private insurer may be able to get it through TWIA.

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Hunting

Refugio County sits in TPWD's South Zone for deer and dove hunting

Hunters in Refugio County follow South Zone rules for white-tailed deer, dove, and turkey, with specific bag limits set by TPWD each year.

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