Tax System

Two Separate Offices Handle Property Taxes Here

In Runnels County the appraisal district sets your property value, but a separate tax assessor-collector office sends your bill and takes payment.

Runnels County Money & Taxes

These are two different offices. The Runnels County Appraisal District decides what your property is worth each year. That value is the base for all your property tax bills. If you think the value is wrong, you protest at the appraisal district.

A separate office — the Tax Assessor-Collector — actually sends the bills and collects the money for the county, school districts, and other local taxing units. If you have a question about your bill amount or payment, that is the right office to call. The appraisal district is at 505 Hutchings Ave., Ballinger (325-365-3583). The Tax Assessor-Collector is at 201 S. Broadway St., Ballinger (325-365-2339).

Source to confirm: Texas Comptroller — Runnels County Directory

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Property Tax Savings

Cut Your Property Tax Bill With a Homestead Exemption

If your home in Runnels County is your main residence, you may qualify for a homestead exemption that lowers your taxable value.

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Water Wells

Drilling a Water Well? A Conservation District Regulates It

Runnels County falls within the Lipan-Kickapoo Water Conservation District, which means you need to register or permit a new water well before drilling.

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Hunting

Hunting in Runnels County: Deer, Dove, and Turkey

Runnels County sits in solid hunting country for white-tailed deer, mourning dove, and wild turkey — but seasons and limits change yearly, so always check TPWD before you go.

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Fishing

Winters-Elm Creek Reservoir: A Quiet Place to Fish

Winters-Elm Creek Reservoir is a 337-acre lake in Runnels County with largemouth bass, blue catfish, and white crappie — plus public access from a city park.

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