County Geography

Victoria County covers about 887 square miles of coastal plain

Victoria County covers about 887 square miles of flat coastal plain, roughly midway between Houston and Corpus Christi.

Victoria County covers roughly 887 square miles. The land is nearly flat to gently rolling coastal prairie. It is part of the Gulf Coastal Plain. The ground rises slowly as you move away from the bays and rivers. The Guadalupe River is the main drainage feature across the county.

The city of Victoria sits about 120 miles southwest of Houston and about 75 miles northeast of Corpus Christi. That central spot in the Coastal Bend makes Victoria a regional hub. People from several nearby counties come here for healthcare, retail, and other services.

Source to confirm: Handbook of Texas — Victoria County

More Victoria County notes

Property Tax Basics

Two offices handle your property taxes

In Victoria County, one office sets your property value and a separate office collects your tax bill.

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Homestead Exemption

Apply for the homestead exemption to lower your school tax

Texas homeowners who live in their home can apply for a $140,000 school district exemption that lowers their taxable value.

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Age & Disability Exemptions

Extra tax break for residents 65 and older or disabled

Homeowners who are 65 or older, or who receive Social Security disability benefits, can get an additional $60,000 school tax exemption.

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Agricultural Valuation

Farm or ranch land is taxed on what it produces, not what it sells for

Texas lets qualifying farm, ranch, and timber land be taxed on what it earns, not what it would sell for, which can sharply cut the tax bill.

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