Higher Education

Texas A&M University–Commerce anchors the county's east side

Texas A&M University–Commerce, located in Commerce in eastern Hunt County, is a public university within the Texas A&M System.

Hunt County History & Culture

Commerce is Hunt County's second-largest city. It sits about 15 miles east of Greenville. Texas A&M University–Commerce is there. The school serves students from across Northeast Texas. It joined the Texas A&M System in 1996.

The university brings jobs and events to the east side of the county. Residents can take classes and attend cultural events. Texas AgriLife Extension also serves Hunt County through the A&M system. AgriLife helps farmers and landowners with practical advice on crops, livestock, and land care. Check the AgriLife Extension site for Hunt County programs.

Source to confirm: Handbook of Texas — Hunt County

More Hunt County notes

Property Tax Basics

Two offices handle your property tax bill

The Hunt County Appraisal District sets your property value; the Hunt County Tax Office sends the bill and collects payment — they are separate offices.

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Homestead Exemption

Homestead exemption lowers your taxable value

If Hunt County is your primary residence, a homestead exemption reduces the taxable value on your property tax bill.

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Ag Valuation

Land taxed on farm use, not market value

Qualifying farmland and ranchland in Hunt County can be taxed based on what the land produces rather than what it would sell for.

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Protest Rights

You can protest your appraisal value each year

Hunt County property owners have the right to protest their appraised value before the Appraisal Review Board if they believe it is too high.

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