Fishing

Fishing in Starr County means the Rio Grande

The Rio Grande is the main fishable water in Starr County — catfish are the primary game species, and you need a Texas fishing license.

Starr County The Great Outdoors

Starr County has no large inland lakes. The Rio Grande is the main place to fish. Catfish are the primary game fish in the river. You need a current Texas fishing license to fish from the Texas bank of the Rio Grande.

The Rio Grande also forms the international border with Mexico. Fishing regulations and access can be different on the Mexico side, and crossing the river without authorization is illegal. Always confirm current TPWD regulations for the Rio Grande before you fish. The TPWD fishing page is the place to check current rules and license options.

Source to confirm: TPWD — Starr County Hunting and Fishing Regulations

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Property Tax

Who handles property taxes in Starr County

Two separate offices handle property taxes here — one sets your value, the other collects the bill.

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Homestead Exemption

How the homestead exemption works in Starr County

If your home here is your main residence, a Texas homestead exemption can lower the taxable value — and Starr County has boosted its local exemption for seniors and disabled residents.

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Agricultural Valuation

Ag valuation can cut your property tax bill on rural land

Farm and ranch land in Starr County can be taxed on what it produces, not what it would sell for — and that can mean a much lower tax bill.

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Mineral Rights / Oil & Gas

Oil and gas have shaped Starr County for nearly a century

Starr County has a long oil and gas history, so mineral rights questions often come up when buying land here.

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