Agriculture

Ranching Is Deep in Webb County's DNA

Webb County has over 2 million acres of ranch and farm land, mostly used for cattle, goats, and horses — one of the most land-intensive ranching counties in Texas.

Webb County History & Culture

About 568 farms in Webb County cover more than 2 million acres. Most of that land is pasture. Cattle, horses, and goats are the main livestock. The county's ranching economy dates to Spanish colonial land grants in the 1700s. Sheep ranching peaked in the 1880s before shifting back to cattle and goats.

Modern Webb County agriculture also includes onions and melons, which have been grown commercially since the early 1900s. If you are buying large tracts of land, ranch use is the default for most rural acreage. Productive ranch land may already have an agricultural tax valuation in place — confirm this with the appraisal district before you buy.

Source to confirm: Texas Handbook Online – Webb County

More Webb County notes

Property Tax

Who Handles Property Taxes in Webb County

Two separate offices handle property taxes here: the appraisal district sets your home's value, and the tax assessor-collector sends the bill.

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Property Tax Exemption

Lower Your Tax Bill With a Homestead Exemption

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

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Agricultural Valuation

Ranch Land Can Be Taxed on What It Produces, Not What It's Worth

Qualifying ranch and farm land in Webb County can be appraised at its agricultural productivity value, which is usually much lower than market value.

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Vehicle Registration

Register Your Vehicle at the Webb County Tax Office

Vehicle titles and registration renewals in Webb County go through the county tax assessor-collector's office, not a separate DMV office.

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