Road Safety

Low-Water Crossings: Turn Around, Don't Drown

Rural roads in Guadalupe County cross streams at low points that can flood quickly and become deadly.

Many FM roads and county roads cross creeks at low-water crossings. These are spots with no bridge where the road dips down to stream level. When it rains hard, these spots fill up fast. Six inches of moving water can sweep away a car.

Texas law says you cannot drive around a barrier blocking a flooded low-water crossing. The fine is up to $2,000 and up to 180 days in jail. Always check real-time road conditions at drivetexas.org before heading out after heavy rain. If you see a barrier, turn around.

Source to confirm: TxDOT – Flash Floods

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Property Tax Basics

Who Appraises Your Property in Guadalupe County

The Guadalupe Appraisal District sets the value on your property each year, and that value drives your tax bill.

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Homestead Exemption

Homestead Exemption: Save on Your Tax Bill

If you own and live in your home, you can apply for a homestead exemption that lowers the taxable value of your property.

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Appraisal Protest

Disagree With Your Appraisal? You Can Protest

Property owners in Guadalupe County can formally challenge their appraised value each year before a set deadline.

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Tax Payment

Paying Your Property Taxes in Guadalupe County

The county Tax Assessor-Collector collects property taxes for Guadalupe County and many of its cities and districts.

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