Water Wells

A Groundwater District Regulates Water Wells in Gray County

Gray County is inside the Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District, which means drilling or using a well here requires following district rules.

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The Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District was created by the Texas Legislature in 1955. It covers all of Gray, Carson, Donley, Roberts, and Wheeler counties, plus parts of nearby counties. The district's job is to manage underground water. Farmers, ranchers, and rural homeowners all depend on that water.

If you plan to drill a well in Gray County, contact the district first. You will likely need to register the well. The district sets rules on how far apart wells must be, how much water you can pump, and how the well must be built. The Texas Water Development Board lists the district and its plans on its groundwater page.

Source to confirm: Texas Water Development Board — Groundwater Conservation Districts

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Property Tax

Gray County Has Two Separate Property Tax Offices

In Gray County, the appraisal district sets your property value while a separate tax office collects your bill — you deal with each for different things.

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Homestead Exemption

Homestead Exemption Can Lower Your Tax Bill in Gray County

If your home in Gray County is your main residence, you may qualify for a homestead exemption that reduces the value your taxes are based on.

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Mineral Rights

Oil and Gas Are a Big Part of Gray County's Economy

Gray County has produced oil and gas since the 1920s, so if you buy land here, mineral rights and Railroad Commission activity are things to check.

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Hunting

Gray County Allows Both White-Tailed and Mule Deer Hunting

Hunters in Gray County can pursue white-tailed deer, mule deer, and pronghorn under Texas Parks and Wildlife rules — but bag limits and seasons differ for each.

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