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Water Wells

Kaufman County has no groundwater conservation district — state rules apply to water wells

There is no local groundwater conservation district in Kaufman County, so your water well is governed by state rules and must be drilled by a licensed driller who files a report with TCEQ.

Kaufman County Rules & Licenses

Many Texas counties have a Groundwater Conservation District (GCD). A GCD is a local agency that sets rules for water wells — things like spacing, permits, and how much water you can pump. Kaufman County does not appear to have an active GCD. That means state rules under the Texas Water Code apply instead. Any water well must be drilled by a licensed driller. The driller must file a well completion report with TCEQ within 60 days of finishing the job.

Wells must also stay a set distance away from septic systems, fuel storage, and other contamination sources. If you are buying rural property with a well, ask to see the original well report and get a water quality test. The TCEQ website has a well database you can search by location.

Source to confirm: TCEQ — Groundwater and Wells

More Kaufman County notes

Property Tax Basics

Two offices handle your property tax in Kaufman County

The appraisal district sets your home's value; the tax assessor-collector sends the bill and takes payment.

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Homestead Exemption

File your homestead exemption with KCAD to lower your tax bill

Texas requires school districts to give homeowners a $140,000 exemption on their primary residence — but you must apply with the appraisal district to get it.

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Over-65 & Disability Exemption

Homeowners 65 and older get extra tax relief in Kaufman County

Once you turn 65, your school taxes can be frozen — meaning they cannot rise as long as you own and live in the home.

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Agricultural Special Appraisal

Farm and ranch land can be taxed on what it produces, not what it sells for

Texas law lets qualifying farm and ranch land be taxed on what it can produce, not what a developer would pay for it — which can cut your tax bill sharply.

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