Industrial Economy

Midlothian is home to major cement and steel manufacturing

Midlothian, in northern Ellis County, grew into a heavy industrial city in the 20th century because of large limestone deposits used for cement production.

Ellis County History & Culture

Midlothian earned the nickname Cement Capital of Texas. The city has major cement plants and steel producers. That makes it one of the most industrial cities in the DFW region. The large limestone deposits nearby are what made all that possible.

This heavy industry matters if you are thinking about buying property near Midlothian. Industrial areas can affect air quality. TCEQ watches emissions at facilities in the area. Before you buy near Midlothian, look up that address on TCEQ's regulated sites search. It shows what plants operate nearby and what they emit. The TSHA Handbook of Texas documents Midlothian's industrial history if you want to learn more.

Source to confirm: TSHA Handbook of Texas — Midlothian, TX

More Ellis County notes

Property Tax Basics

Two different offices handle your property tax in Ellis County

The Ellis County Appraisal District sets your property value, but a separate Tax Assessor-Collector office sends the bill and collects the money.

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Homestead Exemption

File a homestead exemption to lower your property tax bill

Texas law lets homeowners who live in their home claim a homestead exemption that reduces the taxable value of the property.

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Ag Valuation

Farm and ranch land can be taxed on productivity, not market value

In Ellis County, qualifying farm or ranch land is taxed on what it can produce, not what it could sell for. That can cut the tax bill by a lot.

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Vehicle Registration

Ellis County vehicles need an emissions test every year

Ellis County is in the DFW area, so most gas-powered vehicles must pass an emissions test every year before the owner can renew registration.

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