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Hunting

Starr County has a wide variety of hunting seasons

Starr County offers deer, turkey, dove, duck, quail, javelina, and more — each with its own season dates and license requirements set by TPWD.

Starr County The Great Outdoors

Starr County is in South Texas. It is well known for hunting. White-tailed deer season starts with archery in September. A general season runs through mid-January. A special late season goes into early February. The bag limit is five deer. No more than three of those can be bucks. Turkey, quail, dove, duck, javelina, chachalaca, and alligator also have open seasons here.

Most species need a Texas hunting license. Many also need an endorsement. An endorsement is an extra permit for certain game. Dove and duck are migratory birds. They require a Migratory Game Bird Endorsement and federal HIP registration. Duck hunters also need a Federal Duck Stamp.

Season dates and bag limits change every year. Always check the TPWD Outdoor Annual for Starr County before you go out.

Source to confirm: TPWD — Starr County 2025-2026 Hunting Seasons

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Property Tax

Who handles property taxes in Starr County

Two separate offices handle property taxes here — one sets your value, the other collects the bill.

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Homestead Exemption

How the homestead exemption works in Starr County

If your home here is your main residence, a Texas homestead exemption can lower the taxable value — and Starr County has boosted its local exemption for seniors and disabled residents.

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Agricultural Valuation

Ag valuation can cut your property tax bill on rural land

Farm and ranch land in Starr County can be taxed on what it produces, not what it would sell for — and that can mean a much lower tax bill.

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Mineral Rights / Oil & Gas

Oil and gas have shaped Starr County for nearly a century

Starr County has a long oil and gas history, so mineral rights questions often come up when buying land here.

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