Water Wells

A local district regulates groundwater wells in Yoakum County

Before drilling a water well in Yoakum County, you must work with the Sandy Land Underground Water Conservation District.

Yoakum County Home & Property

Yoakum County sits entirely within the Sandy Land Underground Water Conservation District. This district manages groundwater drawn from the Ogallala Aquifer, the main water source here. The aquifer has been declining for decades due to heavy irrigation, so the district has rules about new wells.

If you plan to drill a well, contact the district before you start. Well permitting is one of their core services. The district office can be reached at 806-456-2155. Rules on spacing, permit fees, and production limits can change, so always check directly with the district for current requirements.

Source to confirm: Sandy Land Underground Water Conservation District

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Property Tax

Who handles your property tax in Yoakum County

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

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Ag Valuation

Farmland can be taxed on what it produces, not what it sells for

If your land is actively used for farming or ranching, it may qualify for a much lower tax bill under agricultural special appraisal.

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Mineral Rights & Oil/Gas

Oil and gas activity is high here — know who regulates it

Yoakum County has had active oil and gas production since 1936, and the Railroad Commission of Texas regulates all of it.

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Hunting

Yoakum County has two deer species and solid dove and quail hunting

Hunters in Yoakum County can pursue both white-tailed and mule deer, plus dove, quail, and waterfowl — but seasons and limits shift each year.

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