Quail Hunting

Midland County has quail hunting through the statewide season

The statewide quail season runs November 1 through February 28, with a daily bag limit of 15 birds, and an Upland Game Bird Endorsement is required.

Midland County The Great Outdoors

Quail are part of the West Texas landscape, and Midland County is in the statewide season that runs November 1, 2025 through February 28, 2026. The daily bag is 15, and the possession limit is 45. Hunters need an Upland Game Bird Endorsement added to their hunting license.

Quail populations in West Texas vary significantly with rainfall and habitat conditions. Most hunting occurs on private ranches. Public hunting land specifically for quail in Midland County is limited — check tpwd.texas.gov for any Annual Public Hunting Permit areas near the county.

Source to confirm: TPWD — Midland County Outdoor Annual

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Property Tax Basics

Two offices handle your property taxes in Midland County

The appraisal district sets your property value; the tax office sends the bill and collects money — they are separate offices with different jobs.

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Homestead Exemption

Homestead exemption can lower your property tax bill in Midland

If your home is your main residence, you can apply once for a homestead exemption that reduces your taxable value and caps annual value increases at 10 percent.

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Senior Tax Exemption

Homeowners 65 and older get extra tax relief in Midland County

Residents 65 or older can claim a larger homestead exemption that may also freeze their school district tax bill at its current level.

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Appraisal Protest

You can challenge your property appraisal in Midland County

Every property owner has the right to protest if they think the Midland Central Appraisal District valued their property too high.

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