Emergency Preparedness

Special-Needs Residents Can Pre-Register for Evacuation Help

People with disabilities or medical needs who cannot evacuate on their own can register with the state ahead of hurricane season for free transportation assistance.

Cameron County Rules & Licenses

The State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR) is a free program for people who need help evacuating during a disaster. This includes people with disabilities, those with medical needs, and anyone who has no way to get out on their own. You can register online at stear.texas.gov or by calling 2-1-1.

Important: the 2-1-1 phone line is disconnected 72 hours before hurricane winds arrive. Do not wait until a storm is coming — register before hurricane season starts in June. This is especially relevant in Cameron County, which is in a direct hurricane path along the Gulf Coast.

Source to confirm: Cameron County Emergency Management

More Cameron County notes

Property Tax Basics

Two Offices Handle Your Property Tax in Cameron County

The Cameron Appraisal District sets your home's value; the Cameron County Tax Office sends the bill and collects the money.

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Homestead Exemption

How to Apply for a Homestead Exemption in Cameron County

If you own and live in your home, you can apply for a homestead exemption that lowers your taxable value.

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Appraisal Protest

How to Protest Your Property Value in Cameron County

If you think your appraised value is too high, you can protest it — but you must act quickly after your notice arrives.

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Ag Valuation

Agricultural Land Gets a Lower Tax Value in Cameron County

Farm and ranch land can be taxed on what it produces, not what it would sell for, which usually means a much lower tax bill.

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