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Water Supply

Foard County Is Served by the Gateway Groundwater Conservation District

Foard County is served by the Gateway Groundwater Conservation District, headquartered in Quanah, and the county falls within Groundwater Management Area 6.

Foard County Home & Property

Foard County is part of the Gateway Groundwater Conservation District (GGCD). The GGCD is a local water district. It also covers Hardeman, Childress, Cottle, King, and Motley counties. The district office is at 223 S. Main St. in Quanah, TX. The GGCD controls how much water landowners can pump from wells. It also requires permits for new wells.

Foard County is part of Groundwater Management Area 6 (GMA 6). GMA 6 is a state-level planning zone for groundwater. The two main aquifers under this area are the Ogallala and the Seymour. The Blaine is a minor aquifer in the region.

If you plan to drill a well, contact the GGCD first. Ask about permit rules before you start. The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) Groundwater Data Viewer lets you look up past well records for Foard County. Talk to a licensed water well driller about local conditions before you spend money on a new well.

Source to confirm: Gateway Groundwater Conservation District

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Property Tax

The Appraisal District Also Collects Your Taxes

In Foard County, the appraisal district handles both valuing your property and collecting your tax bill — which is unusual and worth knowing.

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Hunting

Deer, Quail, and Dove Are All Open in Foard County

Foard County has open seasons for white-tailed deer, mule deer, quail, dove, wild turkey, and more — but mule deer bucks face a strict antler rule.

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Weather Hazard

Tornadoes Are a Real Risk in Foard County

Foard County has a documented tornado history going back over a century, including deadly storms and a recent strong tornado in 2022.

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Mineral Rights

Oil and Gas Have a Long History in Foard County

Foard County has produced oil since the 1920s, so buyers should ask about mineral rights and check Railroad Commission records before purchasing land.

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