Property Tax Resources · Somervell County, Texas
Dinosaur Valley, Glen Rose, and Comanche Peak nuclear country — Somervell County’s $3,697 median annual bill is disproportionately high for a small county, driven by DFW spillover and the nuclear plant’s commercial tax base.
Sources: Population — U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024 estimates; Effective Tax Rate & Avg Annual Bill — Ownwell / Census ACS 2024; Protest Success Rate — Texas Comptroller PTAD data, approximate.
🔴 2026 Protest Deadline: May 15, 2026 — or 30 days after your Notice of Appraised Value is mailed, whichever is later. Miss this date and you waive your right to protest.
Somervell County is one of the smallest counties in Texas by area and population, but carries one of the highest median property tax bills relative to its size — driven by two forces: Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant, which provides a massive commercial tax base that funds the county’s infrastructure, and DFW recreational buyers who have discovered Dinosaur Valley State Park and the Paluxy River as weekend destinations just 90 minutes from Dallas.
At 1.26%, Somervell County’s effective rate is above the national median. But the $3,697 median bill — driven by rising recreational property values — is a real burden on longtime local residents who aren’t selling to DFW buyers. More than half of those who protested in 2024 achieved reductions. Your deadline is May 15, 2026.
Official CAD site — appraisal notices, exemption applications, and district contact information.
Search your property record, view current appraised value, and verify exemption status.
Somervell County Appraisal District protest procedures, online filing portal, and deadline information for the current year.
Every taxing entity’s proposed rate, adopted rate, and public hearing schedule for Somervell County.
Enter the date your Notice of Appraised Value was mailed to find your exact filing deadline.
Every taxing unit in Somervell County must publish its proposed rate and hold a public hearing before adopting any rate exceeding the no-new-revenue rate. These meetings are open. Your voice is on the record.
| Taxing Entity | Type | Rate (2024 approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Somervell County | County | ~$0.44/$100 |
| Glen Rose ISD | School District | ~$0.92/$100 |
| City of Glen Rose | City | ~$0.38/$100 |
| Multiple Special Districts | Special District | Varies |
Rates shown are approximate 2024 adopted rates. Verify current rates at somervell.countytaxrates.com.
Search your account at somervellcad.org. Know your Notice of Appraised Value and the deadline printed on it.
File online, by mail, or in person at Somervell County Appraisal District: P.O. Box 1098, Glen Rose, TX 76043. Deadline: May 15, 2026 or 30 days after your notice was mailed.
Recent sales of comparable properties, your purchase price, photos of condition issues, and repair estimates all strengthen your case.
Before your ARB hearing, a CAD appraiser may offer to settle. Review any offer carefully — you can accept or proceed to the formal hearing.
The Appraisal Review Board is independent of the CAD. Present your evidence clearly and concisely. Most hearings run 15–30 minutes.
Disagree with the ARB ruling? You may appeal to district court, binding arbitration, or SOAH (properties over $1 million).
“No person’s particular services shall be demanded, nor property taken or applied to public use, unless by the consent of himself or his representative, without just compensation being made therefor.”
— Section 13, Declaration of Rights, Republic of Texas, 1836
Somervell County has dinosaur tracks in the river and a nuclear plant on the Brazos — one of the most unlikely combinations of natural heritage and industrial infrastructure in Texas. The founders wrote that no property shall be taken without consent and just compensation. When DFW recreational demand inflates Glen Rose values beyond what local incomes support, the protest system is the correction. Look up your value. File your protest. Dinosaur Valley country deserves fair assessment.
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