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Water & Wells

Martin County Groundwater Comes from the Ogallala Aquifer

Most rural water in Martin County comes from the Ogallala Aquifer, and a local district monitors it and can help if you are buying property with a well.

Martin County Home & Property

The Ogallala Aquifer sits under Martin County and is the main source of groundwater in this part of West Texas. It is large but not unlimited. The Permian Basin Underground Water Conservation District (PBUWCD) monitors water levels in the aquifer across Martin and Howard counties. Their data can show you if water levels are rising or falling in your area.

If you are buying land with a well, check the well before you close. Hire a driller or pump installer who is licensed by the state. You can verify licenses at the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation website. Review your deed carefully for any language about water rights. The PBUWCD is based in Stanton and can answer questions about local groundwater. Their phone is (432) 756-2136.

Source to confirm: Permian Basin Underground Water Conservation District — Water and Homeownership

More Martin County notes

Property Tax

How to Lower Your Property Tax Bill in Martin County

If you own and live in your home in Martin County, you can apply for a homestead exemption to reduce your taxable property value.

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Property Tax

Two Offices Handle Property Taxes in Martin County

Martin County has two separate offices for property taxes — one sets your value, the other collects your bill.

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Mineral Rights

In Martin County, Someone Else May Own What's Under Your Land

In the Permian Basin, it is common for the surface of a property and the minerals below it to have different owners — and the mineral owner has strong legal rights.

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Hunting & Wildlife

TPWD Has Local Wildlife Biologists for Martin County Hunters

Martin County is private-land hunting country, but Texas Parks and Wildlife Department biologists are assigned locally and can answer questions about game, habitat, and licenses.

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