Road Flooding

Kaufman County has low-water crossings that flood fast — turn around, don't drown

Rural roads along the Trinity River and Cedar Creek can flood quickly during heavy rain, and some have low-water crossings with no barriers.

Kaufman County Cars & Driving

Kaufman County sits between the East Fork of the Trinity River and Cedar Creek. Rural farm-to-market roads often cross these waterways at low-water crossings — places where the road dips down to meet the creek. During heavy rain, these can go from dry to dangerous in minutes.

Texas law and common sense say the same thing: do not drive into floodwater. Just six inches of moving water can knock a person over; two feet can float most vehicles. Check road conditions before driving in heavy rain by visiting DriveTexas.org or calling 511. The county also maintains a flood information page.

Source to confirm: DriveTexas — Real-Time Road Conditions

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Property Tax Basics

Two offices handle your property tax in Kaufman County

The appraisal district sets your home's value; the tax assessor-collector sends the bill and takes payment.

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Homestead Exemption

File your homestead exemption with KCAD to lower your tax bill

Texas requires school districts to give homeowners a $140,000 exemption on their primary residence — but you must apply with the appraisal district to get it.

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Over-65 & Disability Exemption

Homeowners 65 and older get extra tax relief in Kaufman County

Once you turn 65, your school taxes can be frozen — meaning they cannot rise as long as you own and live in the home.

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Agricultural Special Appraisal

Farm and ranch land can be taxed on what it produces, not what it sells for

Texas law lets qualifying farm and ranch land be taxed on what it can produce, not what a developer would pay for it — which can cut your tax bill sharply.

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