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Mount Pleasant: The County Seat

Mount Pleasant is the economic and civic center of Titus County, sitting at the junction of Interstate 30 and U.S. Highway 271.

Titus County History & Culture

Mount Pleasant sits about 60 miles southwest of Texarkana and about 105 miles northeast of Dallas. Interstate 30 runs through the city. That highway makes Mount Pleasant a busy stop for the wider region. The city has been the county seat since Titus County was formed in 1846.

Northeast Texas Community College is based in Mount Pleasant. It serves students from several surrounding counties. Major local industries include poultry processing, meat packing, and retail trade for the rural area.

The city grew after railroads arrived in the 1880s. It grew again after oil was found nearby in the 1930s. Tourism from nearby lakes also adds to the local economy.

Source to confirm: TSHA Handbook of Texas — Mount Pleasant, Titus County

More Titus County notes

Property Tax Basics

Who Handles Your Property Tax in Titus County

Two separate offices handle property taxes in Titus County — one sets the value, the other collects the bill.

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Save on Your Tax Bill

How the Homestead Exemption Works in Titus County

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

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Ag Exemption

Agricultural Land Valuation in Titus County

Landowners who use their land for farming, ranching, or timber may qualify for a much lower tax valuation based on how the land is used, not what it would sell for.

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Rural Wastewater

Septic Systems in Titus County

Much of Titus County is rural with no sewer hookups, so many homes use septic systems regulated under state and local rules.

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