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Regional Role

Lubbock Serves as the Hub for a Large Surrounding Region

Lubbock is the main place to shop, see a doctor, and get services for about 51 counties in West Texas and eastern New Mexico.

Lubbock County History & Culture

Lubbock is the hub for about 51 counties in West Texas and eastern New Mexico. Big stores, medical offices, and professional services are all here. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is the go-to place for specialist care across a very wide area. There are few other options for hundreds of miles.

All that regional traffic keeps the city busy. More people come in than just those who live here. Housing demand gets a boost from people driving in from nearby counties. If you plan to live in a smaller town close to Lubbock, plan on regular trips to the city. You will come in for big shopping, doctor visits, and other services.

Source to confirm: Handbook of Texas — Lubbock County

More Lubbock County notes

Property Tax

Who Values Your Property for Taxes

The Lubbock Central Appraisal District sets the value of your property; a separate tax office collects what you owe.

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Homestead Exemption

Homestead Exemption Lowers Your Tax Bill

If your home is your main residence, you likely qualify for a homestead exemption that reduces what you pay in property taxes.

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Homestead Cap

The Homestead Cap Slows Tax Increases

Texas law limits how much your home's taxable value can rise each year once you have a homestead exemption.

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Ag Valuation

Agricultural Land Can Be Taxed at a Much Lower Rate

Farm and ranch land in Lubbock County can be taxed on what it produces, not what it would sell for, which often cuts the tax bill sharply.

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