Island Access

Port Aransas is in Nueces County and reached by ferry or causeway

Port Aransas sits on Mustang Island in Nueces County and is accessible by a free state-operated ferry from Aransas Pass or by crossing the JFK Causeway from Corpus Christi and driving north on SH 361.

Nueces County Cars & Driving

Two routes reach Port Aransas. You can drive south from Rockport on SH 35 to Aransas Pass, then take the free Texas Department of Transportation ferry across the ship channel. Or you can drive the JFK Causeway from Corpus Christi south and then north on SH 361.

During hurricane evacuations, both routes can become congested or closed. TxDOT issues guidance on which routes are safe before and during storms. Residents of Port Aransas are advised to evacuate early when a storm threatens.

Source to confirm: TxDOT — Ferry Boat Schedules

More Nueces County notes

Property Tax Basics

Two different offices handle your property tax

The appraisal district sets your property value; the tax office sends the bill and collects the money.

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Homestead Exemption

A homestead exemption can lower your property tax bill

If this home is your main residence, you may qualify for an exemption that reduces the taxable value of your property.

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Special Districts

Several special districts can add to your tax bill

Depending on where you buy, Emergency Service Districts, drainage districts, and hospital and water authority districts may all appear on your tax statement.

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Agricultural Valuation

Farmland can be taxed on what it produces, not its market value

Qualifying farm or ranch land in Nueces County may be appraised at productivity value rather than full market value, which usually means a much lower tax bill.

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