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Water Wells

Drilling a Water Well? A Conservation District Regulates It

Runnels County falls within the Lipan-Kickapoo Water Conservation District, which means you need to register or permit a new water well before drilling.

Runnels County Home & Property

This part of Texas relies heavily on groundwater. The Lipan-Kickapoo Water Conservation District oversees groundwater use in Runnels County. Before drilling a new well, you must file a notice of intent to drill with the district. Rules cover well spacing and how much water can be pumped from non-exempt wells.

If you are buying rural land or planning to build outside city water service, check with the district first. Rules can change and permit requirements depend on well use and size. The district office is in Wall, TX. Septic systems (called on-site sewage facilities, or OSSFs) are separately regulated — you need a permit from the county or TCEQ before installing one. Check tceq.texas.gov for OSSF rules.

Source to confirm: Lipan-Kickapoo Water Conservation District — Forms

More Runnels County notes

Property Tax Savings

Cut Your Property Tax Bill With a Homestead Exemption

If your home in Runnels County is your main residence, you may qualify for a homestead exemption that lowers your taxable value.

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Tax System

Two Separate Offices Handle Property Taxes Here

In Runnels County the appraisal district sets your property value, but a separate tax assessor-collector office sends your bill and takes payment.

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Hunting

Hunting in Runnels County: Deer, Dove, and Turkey

Runnels County sits in solid hunting country for white-tailed deer, mourning dove, and wild turkey — but seasons and limits change yearly, so always check TPWD before you go.

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Fishing

Winters-Elm Creek Reservoir: A Quiet Place to Fish

Winters-Elm Creek Reservoir is a 337-acre lake in Runnels County with largemouth bass, blue catfish, and white crappie — plus public access from a city park.

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