Shackelford County is a rural county in north-central Texas, situated in the Rolling Plains region west of the Dallas–Fort Worth area and east of the Big Country’s larger urban centers. Established in 1858 and named for early Texas settler and physician Jack Shackelford, the county developed around frontier settlement and later agricultural and ranching activity. It remains small in population, with fewer than 3,500 residents, and is characterized by low-density communities and extensive open land. The landscape consists of gently rolling prairie, creek drainages, and mixed grasslands typical of the Rolling Plains, supporting cattle ranching, farming, and related services as key economic activities. The county seat is Albany, a historic small town that functions as the primary center of government and local commerce. Regional culture reflects West Texas ranching traditions and a strong emphasis on local history and community institutions.
Shackelford County Local Demographic Profile
Shackelford County is a sparsely populated county in north-central Texas (West Central Texas region), with Albany as the county seat. The county lies west of the Dallas–Fort Worth metro area and is part of the broader Texas Plains/rolling prairies transition zone.
Population Size
According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Shackelford County, Texas, the county had:
- Population (2020): 3,105
- Population (2023 estimate): 3,137
For local government and planning resources, visit the Shackelford County official website.
Age & Gender
According to data.census.gov (American Community Survey profile tables for Shackelford County), county-level age and sex are reported as follows:
- Age distribution (share of total population): Exact age-breakdown percentages are available via ACS “Age and Sex” tables on data.census.gov, but a single fixed set of values is not published on Census QuickFacts for all age bands in one place.
- Gender ratio (male/female): The most direct county-level sex shares (male vs. female) are provided via ACS profile tables on data.census.gov.
A single, authoritative countywide “age distribution + gender ratio” snapshot depends on the selected ACS year and table; the U.S. Census Bureau publishes these as table outputs rather than a single static county profile page.
Racial & Ethnic Composition
According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Shackelford County, Texas (race and Hispanic origin):
- White alone: 93.0%
- Black or African American alone: 1.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native alone: 0.2%
- Asian alone: 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone: 0.0%
- Two or more races: 5.3%
- Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 11.9%
Household & Housing Data
According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Shackelford County, Texas (households and housing):
- Households (2018–2022): 1,394
- Persons per household (2018–2022): 2.15
- Owner-occupied housing unit rate (2018–2022): 78.7%
- Median value of owner-occupied housing units (2018–2022): $124,600
- Median selected monthly owner costs, with a mortgage (2018–2022): $1,286
- Median selected monthly owner costs, without a mortgage (2018–2022): $473
- Median gross rent (2018–2022): $785
- Building permits (2023): 1
- Housing units (2023): 2,066
Email Usage
Shackelford County is a sparsely populated, largely rural county in West Texas, where long distances between households and limited last‑mile infrastructure tend to constrain high‑quality internet access and shape reliance on email for digital communication.
Direct county-level email usage statistics are not published in standard federal datasets. Email adoption is therefore inferred from proxy indicators such as household broadband subscription, computer access, and age structure reported by the U.S. Census Bureau (data.census.gov).
Digital access indicators (proxies for email access)
The most relevant proxies are ACS estimates for:
- Households with a broadband internet subscription
- Households with a computer (desktop/laptop/tablet) These indicators summarize the share of residents positioned to use email reliably and are available via American Community Survey tables on data.census.gov (county geography).
Age distribution (proxy for adoption)
Older age distributions generally correlate with lower rates of adopting new digital communication tools and higher barriers tied to usability and support needs. County age structure is available from the ACS demographic profiles.
Gender distribution
Gender is not a strong standalone predictor of email use in ACS-style public data; it is primarily contextual for service planning.
Connectivity and infrastructure limitations
Rural counties commonly face fewer providers, longer loop lengths, and terrain/rights‑of‑way constraints affecting buildout; county context is summarized by FCC National Broadband Map availability data.
Mobile Phone Usage
Shackelford County is a small, predominantly rural county in north-central Texas (county seat: Albany). The county’s low population density and large expanses of ranchland and open terrain are typical of the region and tend to produce uneven mobile coverage outside town centers because mobile networks are built around towers that must cover long distances. These rural characteristics affect network availability (where signal exists) and household adoption (whether residents subscribe to mobile service and use mobile internet).
County context relevant to connectivity
- Rural settlement pattern: Population is concentrated in Albany and scattered ranching and residential areas elsewhere, which generally increases the cost per user of mobile infrastructure and can reduce coverage consistency away from main roads.
- Geography/terrain: The county sits within the Rolling Plains/transition zone of north-central Texas; broad open areas can help line-of-sight propagation, while distance from towers and limited backhaul options can still constrain performance in sparsely populated areas.
- Data limitation: Publicly available, regularly updated statistics on mobile device ownership and mobile subscription adoption are typically reported at state or national levels. County-level adoption indicators are more limited and often must be inferred from broader “internet subscription” measures rather than mobile-only metrics.
Network availability (coverage) vs. household adoption (use)
Network availability describes where mobile service is offered and what technologies are present (e.g., LTE/4G, 5G). Household adoption describes whether households actually subscribe to mobile service and use it for internet access.
- Availability sources tend to be engineering/coverage datasets (provider-reported and mapped).
- Adoption sources tend to be surveys (household responses about subscriptions and devices), which are less commonly published at county granularity for mobile-specific measures.
Mobile penetration or access indicators (adoption/availability proxies)
Household adoption indicators (what residents subscribe to)
- The most widely used public source for local internet subscription characteristics is the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS). ACS tables include measures such as presence of an internet subscription and types of internet subscription (which can include cellular data plans in some ACS detail tables). County-level estimates may have wider margins of error in small counties. See the U.S. Census Bureau’s ACS program documentation and data access tools via American Community Survey (Census.gov).
- The Census Bureau’s data access platform can be used to retrieve Shackelford County ACS estimates for internet subscription categories where available; see data.census.gov.
Limitation: ACS internet subscription measures are not a direct “mobile penetration rate” and do not quantify device ownership (smartphone vs. basic phone) at county level in a consistently comparable way across years.
Availability indicators (where service exists)
- The FCC’s Broadband Data Collection (BDC) provides location-based availability for fixed and mobile broadband as reported by providers and shown on national maps. This is the primary public reference for where mobile broadband is reported available. See FCC National Broadband Map and background on the program at FCC Broadband Data Collection.
Limitation: Availability is provider-reported and does not guarantee indoor coverage, consistent throughput, or lack of congestion. It also does not indicate adoption.
Mobile internet usage patterns (4G and 5G)
4G/LTE availability
- In rural Texas counties, LTE is typically the baseline mobile broadband layer and generally has the widest geographic footprint relative to newer generations. County-specific LTE footprint should be referenced through the FCC BDC map layers for mobile broadband availability at the location level. See FCC National Broadband Map for mapping by area and technology.
5G availability
- 5G availability in rural counties can be more localized than LTE and commonly appears first along highways, in towns, and near existing tower infrastructure. The FCC map provides the most standardized public view of where 5G is reported available for mobile broadband. See FCC National Broadband Map.
Usage-pattern limitation: Public, county-level breakdowns of actual mobile internet usage by radio technology (share of traffic on 4G vs 5G) are generally not published in an official dataset. The FCC map indicates availability, not usage share.
Common device types (smartphones vs. other devices)
- County-level statistics that directly quantify smartphone ownership vs. basic/feature phones are not typically available from official public sources at the county scale.
- The most defensible local indicator is internet access modality (e.g., cellular data plan as an internet subscription type), which can be retrieved from ACS tables where published for the county, recognizing sampling uncertainty in small-population counties. See ACS (Census.gov) and data.census.gov.
- Device mix in rural areas is often operationally reflected in carrier network planning through support for LTE smartphones, hotspot devices, and fixed wireless customer-premises equipment; however, specific county device shares are not published as standard public statistics.
Demographic and geographic factors influencing mobile usage in Shackelford County
- Low population density and distance between population centers: Fewer users per square mile typically reduces the economic incentive for dense tower placement, which can lead to more variable signal strength and lower achievable speeds outside Albany and major road corridors. This affects availability and quality, not directly adoption.
- Reliance on wireless where fixed options are limited: In many rural areas, cellular data plans and mobile hotspots can serve as substitutes where wired broadband options are limited or costly. This relationship can be evaluated indirectly by comparing ACS internet subscription categories and FCC fixed broadband availability in the county, using data.census.gov (adoption proxy) and the FCC National Broadband Map (availability).
- Age structure and income distribution: Older age profiles and lower median incomes (where present) are commonly associated in survey research with lower adoption of broadband subscriptions and advanced devices, though county-specific mobile-only adoption figures are not typically published. Relevant demographic context can be obtained from ACS county profiles via data.census.gov.
- Transportation corridors and town centers: Mobile coverage is usually strongest near Albany and along primary routes where tower placement and backhaul are more feasible. This is reflected as denser reported availability on mapped layers, which can be checked on the FCC National Broadband Map.
Public agencies and planning references
- The State of Texas broadband planning and mapping resources provide context on statewide and regional connectivity initiatives and datasets used for planning. See the Texas Broadband Development Office (Texas Comptroller).
- Local government context (population centers, services, and geography) can be referenced through county information sources such as Shackelford County’s official website.
Summary of what can be stated with high confidence (and what cannot)
- High confidence (availability): LTE and 5G availability footprints for Shackelford County are best represented through the FCC’s location-based availability maps and underlying BDC data (FCC National Broadband Map).
- Moderate confidence (adoption proxies): Household internet subscription categories (including cellular data plan categories where available in ACS detail) can be retrieved for Shackelford County via the Census Bureau, with the limitation of survey uncertainty in small counties (data.census.gov; ACS documentation).
- Not available as standard official county statistics: A single “mobile penetration rate,” county smartphone-vs-feature-phone shares, and county-level breakdown of mobile traffic by 4G vs 5G usage are generally not published in official datasets; available public sources focus on where service is reported available rather than how residents use each technology.
Social Media Trends
Shackelford County is a sparsely populated county in north‑central Texas; its county seat is Albany, and the local economy is shaped by ranching, small business services, and regional travel along state highways. This rural, older‑leaning population profile typically corresponds to lower social media penetration than Texas’s large metros and a heavier reliance on mobile connectivity for staying in touch with family, community organizations, and local events.
User statistics (penetration/active use)
- County-specific social media penetration: No reputable, publicly available dataset provides county-level social media penetration for Shackelford County.
- Best-available benchmark (U.S. adults): About 69% of U.S. adults use social media (share of adults who say they ever use social media). Source: Pew Research Center: Social Media Fact Sheet.
- Local context likely affecting usage: Rural counties with smaller populations and higher median age tend to show lower adoption of newer platforms and greater concentration on a few mainstream networks; this aligns with national patterns in the same Pew source.
Age group trends (who uses social media most)
National age gradients are strong and are commonly used as proxies where local measurements are unavailable:
- Highest usage: 18–29 and 30–49 adult groups show the highest rates of social media use.
- Middle: 50–64 use is lower than under‑50s but remains a majority on many platforms.
- Lowest usage: 65+ adults have the lowest usage and tend to concentrate on fewer platforms. Source: Pew Research Center platform-by-age tables.
Gender breakdown
- Overall social media use: Pew’s U.S. adult data generally shows modest gender differences in overall “any social media” use, with platform-specific differences more pronounced than overall penetration.
- Platform differences: Women tend to over-index on visually oriented and community-oriented platforms (notably Pinterest), while men tend to over-index on some discussion/news and certain video/game-adjacent spaces.
Source: Pew Research Center platform-by-gender tables.
Most-used platforms (with percentages where available)
County-level platform shares are not published in a consistent public series; the most defensible figures available are national U.S. adult platform usage rates:
- YouTube: ~83% of U.S. adults
- Facebook: ~68%
- Instagram: ~47%
- Pinterest: ~35%
- TikTok: ~33%
- LinkedIn: ~30%
- X (formerly Twitter): ~22%
- Snapchat: ~27%
- WhatsApp: ~29%
Source: Pew Research Center: Social Media Fact Sheet (platform use).
Behavioral trends (engagement patterns and preferences)
- Concentration on a few “utility” platforms: In rural, older-skewing communities, usage typically concentrates on Facebook (community information and groups) and YouTube (how-to, news, entertainment), consistent with their broad national reach. Source: Pew Research Center platform reach.
- Age-linked engagement styles:
- Younger adults generally show higher use of short-form video and creator-led feeds (notably TikTok/Instagram), while older adults rely more on friend/family networks and groups (Facebook). Source: Pew Research Center platform-by-age patterns.
- News and civic information: Social platforms (especially Facebook and YouTube) function as major channels for discovering local events, public notices, and regional news; national research documents substantial news consumption via social media. Source: Pew Research Center: Social Media and News Fact Sheet.
- Messaging and private sharing: Private sharing (direct messages, group chats) represents a significant share of day-to-day engagement across platforms; this aligns with broader U.S. trends toward smaller-audience interaction rather than public posting. Source: Pew Research Center research on online communication behaviors.
Family & Associates Records
Shackelford County family and associate-related public records primarily include vital records (birth and death), marriage records, divorce records, and probate/guardianship filings that may document family relationships. In Texas, birth and death certificates are created and filed as state vital records, with local registration handled by county offices and issuance governed by state rules.
Public-facing online resources are limited at the county level. Shackelford County provides access points for recorded and court-related documents through the Shackelford County official website, including contacts for the County Clerk and District Clerk, which maintain many family-status documents (marriages, probate, and court case records). Some records may also be indexed through the State of Texas portal and the Texas Department of State Health Services for vital records.
In-person access is typically available through the Shackelford County Clerk’s office for marriage licenses, probate filings, and other records recorded or filed with the county, and through the District Clerk for divorce and other district-court matters (see office listings on the county site). Online access, when available, generally consists of index searches and request instructions rather than full-image document repositories.
Privacy and restrictions apply to many family records. Birth and death certificates have statutory access limits; adoption records are generally sealed; and some court records may be restricted or redacted under Texas law.
Marriage & Divorce Records
Types of records available
Marriage licenses and marriage records
- Shackelford County records marriages through marriage license applications and the recorded marriage license/return (proof that the ceremony occurred and was returned for filing).
- Informal (common-law) marriage records may exist as a Declaration of Informal Marriage when parties file a declaration with the county clerk.
Divorce records
- Divorces are maintained as district court case files, typically including the final decree of divorce and associated pleadings and orders.
- Some cases include later modification or enforcement orders (often related to children or support), which remain part of the court record.
Annulments
- Annulments are maintained as district court case files and commonly conclude with a decree of annulment (or dismissal), similar in record structure to divorce cases.
Where records are filed and how they can be accessed
Marriage records (county level)
- Filed and maintained by the Shackelford County Clerk in the county’s official public records.
- Access methods commonly include:
- In-person search of the county clerk’s marriage record books or index.
- Certified copies requested from the county clerk for legal use.
- Non-certified copies may be available depending on local practice.
- Some counties provide online index/record search through third-party or county-supported portals; availability varies by county and by record type.
Divorce and annulment records (court level)
- Filed with the district clerk as civil/family case records in the district court.
- Access methods commonly include:
- In-person file review at the district clerk’s office for publicly accessible portions of the case file.
- Certified copies of the final decree and other orders from the district clerk.
- Online case information may be available through statewide or county-supported court search systems; document images are often limited and may require clerk request even when a docket is viewable.
State-level indexes (supplemental)
- Texas maintains statewide vital-event indexes through the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) for certain periods; these are primarily index-level and do not replace certified copies from the county or court of record.
- Reference: Texas DSHS Vital Statistics
Typical information included in these records
Marriage license / marriage record
- Full legal names of the parties
- Date the license was issued; date and location of the ceremony (as returned/recorded)
- Officiant name and authority (and signature on the return)
- Ages/birth information as reported on the application (varies by time period and form)
- County file number/book-page or instrument number; clerk certification
Declaration of Informal Marriage (when filed)
- Names of both parties
- Date the parties agreed to be married / date of cohabitation as declared (form-dependent)
- Signatures/acknowledgments and filing information
Divorce decree / divorce case file
- Names of the parties; cause number; court and county
- Date of judgment; findings and orders dissolving the marriage
- Orders regarding division of property and debts
- Name-change orders (when granted)
- For cases involving children: conservatorship/custody terms, visitation/possession schedule, child support, medical support
- In some files: pleadings, waivers, service returns, mediated settlement agreements, and subsequent modification/enforcement orders
Annulment decree / annulment case file
- Names of the parties; cause number; court and county
- Date of judgment; findings supporting annulment under Texas law
- Orders addressing property, debts, and child-related matters where applicable
- Related pleadings and procedural documents similar to divorce filings
Privacy or legal restrictions
Public access baseline
- Marriage records filed with the county clerk and final court judgments (including divorce decrees and annulment decrees) are generally public records in Texas, subject to statutory exceptions and court orders.
Restricted or redacted information
- Courts may restrict access to portions of family case records involving sensitive matters (for example, certain child-related information, protected personal identifiers, or records sealed by court order).
- Clerks and courts commonly apply redaction practices for protected data elements (such as Social Security numbers) when providing copies, consistent with Texas rules and policies.
Sealed records
- A court may order records sealed in limited circumstances; sealed materials are not available to the public and are released only under the terms of the sealing order.
Identity and eligibility for certain certified records
- While marriage records are generally open, some jurisdictions apply administrative requirements for obtaining certified copies (identification, fees, and application forms).
- For divorce/annulment, certified copies of decrees are typically available through the district clerk; access to the full case file may be limited by confidentiality rules or sealing orders.
Statutory framework (general)
- Record maintenance and access are governed by Texas statutes and rules including the Texas Family Code, Texas Government Code provisions affecting court records, and Texas Public Information Act principles as applied to clerk-held records, along with court rules on privacy and redaction.
Education, Employment and Housing
Shackelford County is a sparsely populated county in north‑central West Texas along U.S. Highway 180, with Albany as the county seat and the primary population center. The community context is predominantly rural, with a small labor market, long travel distances between services, and a housing stock oriented toward single‑family homes on larger lots. (County profile context and baseline demographics are summarized in the U.S. Census Bureau’s QuickFacts for Shackelford County, Texas.)
Education Indicators
Public schools (count and names)
- Public K–12 education is primarily served by two independent school districts:
- Albany Independent School District (Albany ISD) (Albany): commonly organized as Nancy Smith Elementary School, Albany Junior High School, and Albany High School (campus naming may vary by year and consolidation).
- Moran Independent School District (Moran ISD) (Moran): typically operates a combined Moran School (elementary/secondary on one campus).
- District listings and campus accountability links are maintained by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) accountability portal and district websites.
Student–teacher ratios and graduation rates
- Countywide student–teacher ratios and graduation rates are reported at the district/campus level in TEA accountability materials rather than as a single county statistic.
- Graduation rates for Texas public high schools are commonly reported using TEA’s longitudinal graduation methodology (4‑year and extended‑year rates) in the TEA accountability system. For Shackelford County, Albany ISD and Moran ISD rates are the most relevant proxies for county graduation outcomes (no single unified county “district” exists).
Adult educational attainment (adults age 25+)
- Adult education levels for Shackelford County are best captured through U.S. Census Bureau/American Community Survey county estimates:
- High school diploma or higher (share of adults 25+): reported in Census QuickFacts (ACS-based).
- Bachelor’s degree or higher (share of adults 25+): reported in Census QuickFacts (ACS-based).
- These county estimates are the standard “most recent available” public reference for attainment; small-population counties can show more year‑to‑year statistical noise in ACS estimates.
Notable academic and career programs (STEM, CTE, AP)
- In rural West Texas districts, notable program offerings are typically delivered through:
- Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways (often including agricultural science, business/industry trades, and health science fundamentals), aligned to TEA CTE program standards.
- Advanced Placement (AP)/dual credit participation where available, often supported through regional community college partnerships; participation varies by campus size and staffing.
- The most definitive program inventory is published by each district and reflected in TEA campus profiles and public district documents; TEA is the authoritative statewide reference for program classification (TEA Career and Technical Education).
School safety measures and counseling resources
- Texas public schools operate under statewide school safety requirements, including mandated emergency operations planning, drills, and safety/security protocols overseen through TEA and the Texas School Safety Center framework (implementation is district-specific).
- Counseling and mental-health supports are typically provided through:
- School counselor staffing, plus referral pathways to regional behavioral health providers.
- District-level mental health and wellness resources aligned with Texas requirements for student support services.
- State-level guidance and requirements are maintained by TEA (TEA School Safety).
Employment and Economic Conditions
Unemployment rate (most recent)
- The most recent official unemployment rate for Shackelford County is published in the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) series and is typically referenced via the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).
- The definitive county time series is available through Texas Workforce Commission labor market information (county unemployment and labor force tables) and BLS LAUS.
Major industries and employment sectors
- Shackelford County’s employment base is characteristic of rural West Texas counties, with employment typically concentrated in:
- Local government and public services (including schools, county/city services)
- Health care and social assistance
- Retail trade and accommodation/food services
- Construction
- Agriculture and ranching (often significant in land use and proprietor income even when wage employment counts are modest)
- Energy-related activity (varies with regional cycles and nearby oil/gas service demand)
- Sector composition and payroll employment context are best summarized using the Census Bureau’s county business patterns and ACS industry-of-employment distributions (county estimates summarized in QuickFacts).
Common occupations and workforce breakdown
- In small counties, occupational distributions are typically dominated by:
- Management/administration and office support
- Education, training, and library (public school employment effects)
- Healthcare practitioners/support
- Construction and maintenance
- Transportation and material moving
- Service occupations (food service, building/grounds maintenance)
- Occupational breakdowns for residents (not just local jobs) are reported via ACS county estimates and summarized in Census profiles (data.census.gov).
Commuting patterns and mean commute time
- Rural commuting in Shackelford County is typically characterized by:
- High drive-alone shares and low public transit usage.
- Commuting to nearby regional centers for specialized services and employment, with Albany as the central in-county node.
- The mean travel time to work is published via ACS commuting statistics for the county (accessible through data.census.gov and commonly summarized in QuickFacts where available).
Local employment versus out-of-county work
- For a small county labor market, a measurable share of employed residents commonly work outside the county, especially for healthcare, energy services, higher education, and larger retail/service clusters.
- The most direct public metric for this is the “county-to-county worker flow” information (commuting origin/destination) available through the Census Bureau’s LODES/OnTheMap tools (Census OnTheMap), which quantify in-county jobs held by residents versus out-commuters.
Housing and Real Estate
Homeownership rate and rental share
- Owner-occupied versus renter-occupied housing shares are reported by the ACS for Shackelford County and summarized in Census QuickFacts.
- Rural counties in this region typically show higher homeownership than major metro areas, with rentals concentrated near town centers (Albany and Moran) and limited multifamily inventory.
Median property values and recent trends
- Median value of owner-occupied housing units is reported via ACS and summarized in QuickFacts.
- Recent value trends in rural West Texas have generally reflected:
- Post-2020 increases in many Texas markets, with smaller counties showing variability due to low sales volume and appraisal updates.
- The most consistent “recent trend” proxy is multi-year ACS median value changes and local appraisal roll changes; appraisal values are maintained by the county appraisal district (public records vary by county).
Typical rent prices
- Median gross rent is reported by ACS for the county (commonly surfaced in QuickFacts).
- In small markets, advertised rents can be volatile and thinly traded; ACS median gross rent is the standard countywide benchmark.
Types of housing
- The housing stock is predominantly:
- Single-family detached homes (in town and on rural residential parcels)
- Manufactured housing (a common rural component)
- Rural lots and ranch properties outside municipal areas
- Limited apartments/multifamily units, mainly in Albany and Moran
- Housing unit type distributions are available through ACS housing characteristics tables on data.census.gov.
Neighborhood characteristics (proximity to schools/amenities)
- Albany functions as the county’s primary service center: proximity to schools, courthouse/county offices, basic retail, and community facilities is highest in and near the city center.
- Moran provides a smaller hub with a school campus and limited local services.
- Outside municipal areas, residences are typically farther from amenities, with greater reliance on personal vehicles and longer response times for some services due to distance.
Property tax overview (average rate and typical homeowner cost)
- Texas property taxes are locally administered and vary by overlapping jurisdictions (county, school district, city, special districts). In Shackelford County, school district levies (Albany ISD and Moran ISD) are usually the largest portion of the total rate for many parcels.
- A countywide “average rate” is not a single figure because rates differ by location and taxing units; the most comparable metrics are:
- Median property taxes paid (ACS estimate) available in ACS/QuickFacts where published.
- Effective tax rate and levy by taxing unit published in annual truth‑in‑taxation and tax rate notices at the local level.
- The most authoritative statewide overview of Texas property tax structure is maintained by the Texas Comptroller’s property tax portal.
Table of Contents
Other Counties in Texas
- Anderson
- Andrews
- Angelina
- Aransas
- Archer
- Armstrong
- Atascosa
- Austin
- Bailey
- Bandera
- Bastrop
- Baylor
- Bee
- Bell
- Bexar
- Blanco
- Borden
- Bosque
- Bowie
- Brazoria
- Brazos
- Brewster
- Briscoe
- Brooks
- Brown
- Burleson
- Burnet
- Caldwell
- Calhoun
- Callahan
- Cameron
- Camp
- Carson
- Cass
- Castro
- Chambers
- Cherokee
- Childress
- Clay
- Cochran
- Coke
- Coleman
- Collin
- Collingsworth
- Colorado
- Comal
- Comanche
- Concho
- Cooke
- Coryell
- Cottle
- Crane
- Crockett
- Crosby
- Culberson
- Dallam
- Dallas
- Dawson
- De Witt
- Deaf Smith
- Delta
- Denton
- Dickens
- Dimmit
- Donley
- Duval
- Eastland
- Ector
- Edwards
- El Paso
- Ellis
- Erath
- Falls
- Fannin
- Fayette
- Fisher
- Floyd
- Foard
- Fort Bend
- Franklin
- Freestone
- Frio
- Gaines
- Galveston
- Garza
- Gillespie
- Glasscock
- Goliad
- Gonzales
- Gray
- Grayson
- Gregg
- Grimes
- Guadalupe
- Hale
- Hall
- Hamilton
- Hansford
- Hardeman
- Hardin
- Harris
- Harrison
- Hartley
- Haskell
- Hays
- Hemphill
- Henderson
- Hidalgo
- Hill
- Hockley
- Hood
- Hopkins
- Houston
- Howard
- Hudspeth
- Hunt
- Hutchinson
- Irion
- Jack
- Jackson
- Jasper
- Jeff Davis
- Jefferson
- Jim Hogg
- Jim Wells
- Johnson
- Jones
- Karnes
- Kaufman
- Kendall
- Kenedy
- Kent
- Kerr
- Kimble
- King
- Kinney
- Kleberg
- Knox
- La Salle
- Lamar
- Lamb
- Lampasas
- Lavaca
- Lee
- Leon
- Liberty
- Limestone
- Lipscomb
- Live Oak
- Llano
- Loving
- Lubbock
- Lynn
- Madison
- Marion
- Martin
- Mason
- Matagorda
- Maverick
- Mcculloch
- Mclennan
- Mcmullen
- Medina
- Menard
- Midland
- Milam
- Mills
- Mitchell
- Montague
- Montgomery
- Moore
- Morris
- Motley
- Nacogdoches
- Navarro
- Newton
- Nolan
- Nueces
- Ochiltree
- Oldham
- Orange
- Palo Pinto
- Panola
- Parker
- Parmer
- Pecos
- Polk
- Potter
- Presidio
- Rains
- Randall
- Reagan
- Real
- Red River
- Reeves
- Refugio
- Roberts
- Robertson
- Rockwall
- Runnels
- Rusk
- Sabine
- San Augustine
- San Jacinto
- San Patricio
- San Saba
- Schleicher
- Scurry
- Shelby
- Sherman
- Smith
- Somervell
- Starr
- Stephens
- Sterling
- Stonewall
- Sutton
- Swisher
- Tarrant
- Taylor
- Terrell
- Terry
- Throckmorton
- Titus
- Tom Green
- Travis
- Trinity
- Tyler
- Upshur
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