Deer Hunting

White-tailed deer hunting in Midland County follows North Zone rules

Midland County falls in the TPWD North Zone for white-tailed deer, with a general season running November through early January and a bag limit of three deer with no more than one buck and no more than two antlerless.

Midland County The Great Outdoors

For the 2025-2026 season, general season runs November 1, 2025 through January 4, 2026. The bag limit is 3 deer, no more than 1 buck, and no more than 2 antlerless, all seasons combined. Archery season starts September 27 and requires an Archery Endorsement. Youth-only weekends fall in late October (Oct. 24-26, 2025) and mid-January (Jan. 5-18, 2026).

Deer harvest must be reported through the TPWD mobile app or online. Almost all land in Midland County is privately owned, so you need landowner permission to hunt. Verify current season dates at tpwd.texas.gov before you go — seasons and rules can change.

Source to confirm: TPWD — Midland County Outdoor Annual

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Property Tax Basics

Two offices handle your property taxes in Midland County

The appraisal district sets your property value; the tax office sends the bill and collects money — they are separate offices with different jobs.

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Homestead Exemption

Homestead exemption can lower your property tax bill in Midland

If your home is your main residence, you can apply once for a homestead exemption that reduces your taxable value and caps annual value increases at 10 percent.

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Senior Tax Exemption

Homeowners 65 and older get extra tax relief in Midland County

Residents 65 or older can claim a larger homestead exemption that may also freeze their school district tax bill at its current level.

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Appraisal Protest

You can challenge your property appraisal in Midland County

Every property owner has the right to protest if they think the Midland Central Appraisal District valued their property too high.

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