Vehicle Registration

Kendall County vehicles skip emissions testing at registration

Kendall County is not one of the 17 Texas counties that require an emissions test. Registering your car here involves fewer steps.

Kendall County Cars & Driving

Texas requires emissions tests only in 17 specific counties. Those counties are mostly in the Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston areas. Kendall County is not on that list.

As of January 2025, non-commercial vehicles in Texas no longer need a safety inspection before registration renewal either.

You renew your vehicle registration through the Kendall County Tax Assessor-Collector's office or online through TxDMV.

If you move to Kendall County from a county like Travis, you no longer need to pass an emissions test. Check TxDMV.gov for the current renewal steps.

Source to confirm: TCEQ — Vehicle Emissions Inspections in Texas

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Property Tax

Two offices handle your property tax in Kendall County

The appraisal district sets your home's value, and a separate tax office handles billing — knowing which office to call saves time.

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Homestead Exemption

A homestead exemption lowers the taxable value of your home

If your Kendall County home is your main residence, you can apply for a homestead exemption that lowers your property tax bill.

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Ag / Wildlife Valuation

Landowners can keep ag tax rates by managing wildlife

If your land already has an agricultural tax valuation, you may be able to switch to wildlife management use and keep the lower tax rate.

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Groundwater / Water Wells

A special district regulates water wells in Kendall County

The Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District controls well drilling in Kendall County — you need a permit before you drill.

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