State Park

Lake Tawakoni State Park has camping and hiking

Lake Tawakoni State Park sits on the southern shore of the reservoir and offers camping, hiking, boating, and birding.

The park sits on the southern shore of Lake Tawakoni, surrounded by oak and cedar woodlands with sandy shorelines. Trails are available for hiking. Camping, boating, paddling, and swimming are offered. Wildlife includes bobcats, deer, river otters, and bald eagles in season.

The park has logged 170 spider species and is known for birding. Painted buntings and scissor-tailed flycatchers pass through in season. Entrance fees and camping rates change — check the current TPWD page before visiting. The park address is near Wills Point off FM 2475.

Source to confirm: TPWD — Lake Tawakoni State Park Nature

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Property Tax Basics

Two offices handle your property tax bill

The Hunt County Appraisal District sets your property value; the Hunt County Tax Office sends the bill and collects payment — they are separate offices.

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Homestead Exemption

Homestead exemption lowers your taxable value

If Hunt County is your primary residence, a homestead exemption reduces the taxable value on your property tax bill.

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Ag Valuation

Land taxed on farm use, not market value

Qualifying farmland and ranchland in Hunt County can be taxed based on what the land produces rather than what it would sell for.

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Protest Rights

You can protest your appraisal value each year

Hunt County property owners have the right to protest their appraised value before the Appraisal Review Board if they believe it is too high.

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