Hunting

White-tailed deer and quail are both legal to hunt in Taylor County

Taylor County is open for white-tailed deer, quail, dove, turkey, javelina, and several other species under TPWD regulations that change each year.

Taylor County The Great Outdoors

Taylor County falls partly north and partly south of Interstate 20, which splits the dove hunting zones. Hunters north of I-20 follow North Zone dates; hunters south of I-20 follow Central Zone dates. White-tailed deer season runs from archery in late September through general season in early January, with a five-deer limit and no more than two bucks. Quail season typically runs November through February.

You need a valid Texas hunting license for all game. Dove requires a Migratory Game Bird Endorsement. Quail and turkey require an Upland Game Bird Endorsement. Wild turkey harvest must be reported after each kill using the TPWD app or website. Seasons and bag limits change yearly — always confirm current rules at the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you hunt.

Source to confirm: TPWD — Taylor County Hunting Regulations

More Taylor County notes

Property Tax Basics

Two offices handle property taxes here

Taylor County has both an appraisal district and a tax assessor-collector, but the county tax office does not collect property taxes — the appraisal district handles collection for most taxing units.

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Homestead Exemption

Homestead exemption cuts your school tax bill

Texas law requires every school district to exempt $140,000 of your home's value from taxation, but you must apply through the Taylor County Appraisal District to get the benefit.

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Agricultural Valuation

Farm and ranch land can be taxed on productivity, not market value

Texas allows agricultural land to be appraised on what it can produce rather than what it could sell for, which usually means a much lower tax bill.

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Tax Bill Breakdown

Multiple taxing units appear on your property tax bill

Your Taylor County property tax bill can include charges from up to 18 different taxing units — the county, a school district, and possibly a city or water district.

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