Property Tax Resources · Culberson County, Texas
A remote Trans-Pecos county straddling I-10 and the Guadalupe Mountains — sparse population, vast rangeland, and a 1.64% tax rate on very modest home values.
🔴 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.
Culberson County covers 3,812 square miles of Trans-Pecos Texas — nearly empty land stretching from the Guadalupe Mountains to the Davis Mountains foothills, bisected by Interstate 10. Van Horn is the county seat and the only incorporated town. The county’s economy depends on ranching, transportation, and in recent years, Space X launch traffic passing through on the way to Boca Chica.
With median home values barely above $25,000, even the county’s 1.64% effective rate translates to a median tax bill of roughly $371. But that figure still represents real money against typical incomes here — and every property owner has the same right to protest as someone in Dallas or Houston.
Official county site — tax rate information, county contacts, and public meeting notices.
Texas Comptroller directory listing for Culberson County appraisal district and tax office.
Culberson County’s proposed and adopted tax rates for the current year.
Every taxing entity’s proposed rate, adopted rate, and public hearing schedule for Culberson County.
Enter the date your Notice of Appraised Value was mailed to find your exact filing deadline.
Every taxing unit in Culberson 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.
Photo: Culberson County Courthouse, Van Horn, Texas. Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
| Taxing Entity | Type | Rate (2024 approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Culberson County | County | ~$0.42/$100 |
| Culberson County ISD | School District | ~$0.97/$100 |
| Town of Van Horn | City | ~$0.19/$100 |
| Culberson County Hospital District | Special District | ~$0.07/$100 |
Rates shown are approximate 2024 adopted rates. Verify current rates at culberson.countytaxrates.com.
Contact the Culberson County Appraisal District (806-492-3345) or visit the Comptroller’s directory to find your property record and current appraised value.
File by mail or in person at the Culberson County Appraisal District: 300 La Caverna St., Van Horn, TX 79855. Deadline: May 15, 2026 or 30 days after 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 before accepting.
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
Culberson County is one of the most remote places in Texas — 3,800 square miles of mountain and desert with fewer than 2,300 people. Distance from a major city doesn’t change your rights. The founders of this Republic did not carve out exceptions for small counties. Look up your value. File your protest. Show up to the hearings. Every Texan deserves the same protections.
For informational and educational purposes only. Property-Taxes-Texas.com is a citizen advocacy and education resource. Nothing on this site constitutes legal, financial, tax, or appraisal advice. We are not attorneys, CPAs, or licensed appraisers. Consult a licensed Texas attorney, qualified financial advisor, or certified appraiser for guidance specific to your situation. Deadlines, rates, and statutes are subject to change — verify all details with your county appraisal district or the Texas Comptroller before acting.
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