Higher Education

Texas Tech Has Shaped the City Since 1925

Texas Tech University has been in Lubbock since 1925. It drives the city's growth, jobs, and identity.

Texas Tech University opened in 1925. It grew fast and became a key part of West Texas life. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center came later. Together, they made Lubbock a hub for both school and medical care. The city's population grew a lot in the decades after the university opened.

Today, Texas Tech and Lubbock Christian University are both here. The university brings students from all over. Game days at Jones AT&T Stadium are a big deal in Lubbock. If you are moving here, note that the school calendar affects traffic, rent prices, and local events.

Source to confirm: Handbook of Texas — Lubbock, Texas

More Lubbock County notes

Property Tax

Who Values Your Property for Taxes

The Lubbock Central Appraisal District sets the value of your property; a separate tax office collects what you owe.

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Homestead Exemption

Homestead Exemption Lowers Your Tax Bill

If your home is your main residence, you likely qualify for a homestead exemption that reduces what you pay in property taxes.

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Homestead Cap

The Homestead Cap Slows Tax Increases

Texas law limits how much your home's taxable value can rise each year once you have a homestead exemption.

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Ag Valuation

Agricultural Land Can Be Taxed at a Much Lower Rate

Farm and ranch land in Lubbock County can be taxed on what it produces, not what it would sell for, which often cuts the tax bill sharply.

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