Upland Game

Hays County has a quail season running into late February

Quail hunters in Hays County can take up to 15 birds per day during a season that runs from November 1 through February 28.

Hays County The Great Outdoors

The TPWD Outdoor Annual lists a quail season in Hays County running November 1 through February 28, with a daily bag limit of 15. Most quail hunting in the county takes place on private land, so you need landowner permission to access it. A valid Texas hunting license and an Upland Game Bird Endorsement are required.

Quail populations across Texas Hill Country vary by year and habitat conditions. Check the TPWD Outdoor Annual each fall for current rules, since bag limits and season dates can change. Visit tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual for the latest information.

Source to confirm: TPWD — Hays County Outdoor Annual

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Property Tax Basics

Two offices handle your property taxes in Hays County

Hays County splits property tax duties between two separate offices, and knowing which one to call saves time.

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Homestead Exemption

Filing a homestead exemption lowers your tax bill in Hays County

If you own and live in your Hays County home, you can file for a homestead exemption to reduce what you owe in property taxes.

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Tax Payment Deadline

Pay your Hays County property taxes by January 31 to avoid penalties

Property tax bills in Hays County arrive in the fall, and January 31 is the last day to pay without extra fees.

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Agricultural Valuation

Farmland in Hays County can be taxed at a much lower rate through ag valuation

Land used for farming or ranching in Hays County may qualify for a special lower tax rate based on what the land can produce, not what it sells for.

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