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Water Supply

Many Rural Properties in DeWitt County Rely on Private Water Wells

Outside city limits in DeWitt County, many homes get their water from private wells — check the state databases before you buy to understand what kind of water supply a property has.

DeWitt County Home & Property

Many rural properties in DeWitt County use private water wells instead of city water. Before you buy, find out about the well. How deep is it? What underground water source, called an aquifer, does it draw from? Was a well log filed with the state?

Texas requires well drillers to file reports. Those records go into a state database. Two state agencies keep them. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) both have online tools. You can search by address or location.

If the property has a well, ask the seller for any records they have. A licensed water well driller or a home inspector who knows rural properties can help you check it out. The official sources listed here are the place to start.

Source to confirm: TCEQ — Water Well Report Viewer

More DeWitt County notes

Property Tax Basics

Two Offices Handle Your Property Tax in DeWitt County

The appraisal district sets your property value; the tax assessor-collector sends the bill and collects it — and they are two separate offices.

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Homestead Exemption

Homestead Exemption Lowers Your Tax Bill in DeWitt County

If you live in the home you own, you can apply for a homestead exemption that reduces the taxable value of your property.

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Agricultural Valuation

Ranch and Farm Land in DeWitt County Can Be Taxed at a Lower Rate

Texas law lets working farmland and ranchland be appraised at its agricultural productivity value instead of full market value, which can mean a much lower tax bill.

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Flood Risk

The Guadalupe River Brings Flood Risk to Parts of DeWitt County

The Guadalupe River runs through DeWitt County and has a history of flooding — check the official FEMA flood map before buying or building near it.

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