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Water Planning

Long-Term Water Supply Is an Active Planning Issue

Lubbock County relies on the Ogallala Aquifer and surface reservoirs for water. Long-term supply is a real concern.

Lubbock County Home & Property

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) tracks water planning for every county. Lubbock County depends on two main sources. One is groundwater from the Ogallala Aquifer. The other is surface water from reservoirs like Lake Alan Henry. The Ogallala has been dropping for decades. The whole region is working to find new sources.

Buying rural land with a private well? Ask a licensed water well driller about water depth in that area. A well that worked fine 30 years ago may now be dry. Water tables vary a lot across the county. The TWDB posts county water planning data on their website. Check it before you buy.

Source to confirm: TWDB — Lubbock County Water Supply Planning

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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