Education & Community

Western Texas College Serves the Region from Snyder

Western Texas College, based in Snyder, is a two-year community college that is also one of Scurry County's taxing units — meaning its tax rate appears on your property tax bill.

Scurry County History & Culture

Western Texas College opened in 1971. It is a two-year community college in Snyder. As a college district, it charges a property tax to owners in its area. That makes it one of the seven taxing units the Scurry County Appraisal District handles.

If you own property in Scurry County, the WTC tax rate shows up on your total property tax bill. It is separate from the county rate and from your local school district rate. New residents often miss junior college districts when adding up their tax costs. The Texas Comptroller's county directory lists all seven active taxing units for Scurry County.

Source to confirm: Texas Comptroller — Scurry County Property Tax Directory

More Scurry County notes

Property Tax

Property Tax: Two Offices, Two Jobs

In Scurry County, one office sets your property value and a separate office collects the tax — you may need to contact both.

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Property Tax Exemption

Homestead Exemption Cuts Your School Tax Bill

If your Scurry County home is your main residence, a homestead exemption can reduce the taxable value and lower what you owe.

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Oil & Gas / Mineral Rights

Mineral Rights Matter Here — Oil Has Run Deep Since 1948

The Kelly-Snyder oilfield in western Scurry County is one of the most productive fields in Texas history, so mineral rights and surface-owner issues matter for anyone buying land here.

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Hunting

Hunting in Scurry County: Deer, Quail, and More

Scurry County falls in Texas's North Zone and offers seasons for white-tailed deer, mule deer, quail, dove, and other game — but most land is private, so access requires a lease or landowner permission.

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