Septic / OSSF

Rural Properties Need a Permitted Septic System

Most rural lots in Red River County are not on city sewer, so a new home or repair will require a permitted on-site sewage facility.

Red River County Home & Property

Texas calls septic systems On-Site Sewage Facilities, or OSSFs. TCEQ sets the rules under 30 TAC Chapter 285. You must get a permit before installing or repairing one. The installer must be licensed. The system must be set back at least 50 to 100 feet from a water well, depending on the system type.

In unincorporated Red River County, the county administers the OSSF permit program under TCEQ authorization. If you are buying rural land, ask whether the existing system has a permit and has been maintained. An unpermitted or failing system can be costly to fix. Check the TCEQ OSSF page for current rules, or contact the county environmental health office.

Source to confirm: TCEQ — 30 TAC Chapter 285 (Official Rule Text)

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Property Tax Basics

Two Offices Handle Your Property Tax in Red River County

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

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Homestead Exemption

File a Homestead Exemption to Lower Your Tax Bill

If you live in your home as your main residence, you may qualify for a homestead exemption that reduces the value used to calculate your taxes.

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Agricultural Valuation

Farm or Ranch Land Can Be Taxed on What It Produces, Not What It Sells For

Farm and timber land in Red River County can qualify for a special appraisal. It is taxed on what the land produces, not what it would sell for.

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Hunting Regulations

Deer Hunting in Red River County Has a Specific Antler Rule

White-tailed deer hunters in Red River County can take up to four deer per season, but only one buck can have an inside antler spread of 13 inches or more.

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