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Oil and Gas Production in Webb County

Webb County has active oil and gas production, and the Railroad Commission of Texas regulates it from its District 4 office in Corpus Christi.

Webb County Money & Taxes

Natural gas was discovered in Webb County in 1908. Oil followed later, with the first producing oil well brought in by Oliver W. Killam in 1921. Oil and gas production remain part of the county's economy today. The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) oversees drilling, production, and pipelines. Webb County falls under RRC District 4, with the district office in Corpus Christi.

If you are buying land in Webb County, the mineral rights may be owned separately from the surface. This is called a 'severed' mineral estate. Check the deed carefully. If you own the minerals, leasing them to an oil company can produce royalty income — but it also means activity on your land. The RRC website has records of wells and permits by county.

Source to confirm: Railroad Commission of Texas – Oil and Gas Division

More Webb County notes

Property Tax

Who Handles Property Taxes in Webb County

Two separate offices handle property taxes here: the appraisal district sets your home's value, and the tax assessor-collector sends the bill.

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Property Tax Exemption

Lower Your Tax Bill With a Homestead Exemption

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

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Agricultural Valuation

Ranch Land Can Be Taxed on What It Produces, Not What It's Worth

Qualifying ranch and farm land in Webb County can be appraised at its agricultural productivity value, which is usually much lower than market value.

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Vehicle Registration

Register Your Vehicle at the Webb County Tax Office

Vehicle titles and registration renewals in Webb County go through the county tax assessor-collector's office, not a separate DMV office.

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