Property Tax Resources · Moore County, Texas
High Plains feedlot and natural gas country — Moore County’s 1.81% effective rate is well above the state median, falling on one of the largest feedlot operations in the United States anchored at Dumas in the Texas Panhandle.
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.
Moore County sits in the Texas Panhandle near Dumas, home to one of the most concentrated feedlot operations in the country — the Panhandle’s climate and grain supply make it ideal for cattle finishing at industrial scale. The county’s economy blends beef cattle, wheat, corn, and Hugoton natural gas field production that has operated for decades across the High Plains. Dumas serves as a regional hub for the northern Panhandle.
At 1.81%, Moore County’s effective rate is well above the state median. On agricultural and feedlot operations whose valuations can swing significantly with commodity prices, accurate appraisals matter. For natural gas royalty owners whose production values may reflect peak-period assessments rather than current conditions, the protest process is worth pursuing. Nearly 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.
Moore 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 Moore County.
Enter the date your Notice of Appraised Value was mailed to find your exact filing deadline.
Every taxing unit in Moore 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.) |
|---|---|---|
| Moore County | County | ~$0.58/$100 |
| Dumas ISD | School District | ~$0.97/$100 |
| City of Dumas | City | ~$0.40/$100 |
| Multiple Special Districts | Special District | Varies |
Rates shown are approximate 2024 adopted rates. Verify current rates at moore.countytaxrates.com.
Search your account at moorecad.org. Know your Notice of Appraised Value and the deadline printed on it.
File online, by mail, or in person at Moore County Appraisal District: P.O. Box 415, Dumas, TX 79029. 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
Moore County produces beef at a scale that feeds a significant portion of the country — and the ranchers, feedlot operators, and natural gas royalty owners who make that possible deserve accurate appraisals. The founders of the Republic wrote that no property shall be taken without consent and just compensation. A 1.81% rate on a Panhandle feedlot or mineral interest that doesn’t reflect current commodity conditions is exactly what the protest system was built to correct. Look up your value. File your protest. High Plains producers deserve fair assessment.
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