How Property Tax Works
Throckmorton County, Texas operates under the state's property tax system to fund essential local services including schools, county operations, emergency services, and infrastructure maintenance. Property taxes are calculated based on the assessed value of real estate and personal property, with the county's effective tax rate for 2025 set at 0.9991% by the Commissioners Court. This rate was established in September 2024 and applies to the 2025 tax year.
Property tax rates in Throckmorton County can vary significantly depending on your location within the county due to different combinations of taxing entities including the county, school districts, cities, and special districts such as hospital districts or emergency services districts. The total effective rate combining all applicable taxing entities typically ranges from approximately 1.0% to 1.5% of assessed value. Texas law provides several tax exemptions and assessment limitations, particularly for homestead properties, but most require formal application and are not automatically applied.