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Titus County, Texas

Building permits, zoning and land rules in Titus County, Texas

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Unincorporated Titus County, Texas does not require a building permit or prior county approval for a single-family home, and the county has no zoning ordinance for unincorporated land123. Titus County's Environmental Inspection Service handles septic permits and the Commissioners' Court approves rural subdivision plats45. Talco and Winfield enforce their own zoning and building codes inside city limits6.

At a glance

Building permit
Not required for a single-family home in unincorporated Titus County1
Zoning
No county zoning on ordinary unincorporated land; Talco and Winfield have municipal zoning789
Septic (OSSF) permit
Required through the county's Environmental Inspection Service unless every condition of an exemption is met104
RV, tiny home, manufactured home
No county zoning restriction on unincorporated land; septic and subdivision rules still apply7115
Subdividing land
Requires Commissioners' Court plat approval ($121 filing fee); OSSF-served lots need at least 1 acre usable1213
Driveway onto a state highway
Requires a TxDOT permit (Form 1058) before construction1415
New subdivision roads
Minimum 30-ft graded roadbed in a 60-ft right-of-way, with 12-inch minimum culverts16

Who to call

Septic permits

Titus County Environmental Inspection Service

On-site sewage facility (OSSF/septic) permitting, inspection and enforcement for Titus County

(903) 572-6641

304 S. Van Buren, Mt. Pleasant, TX 75455

Also useful

Titus County Judge's Office

The county's central contact; the County Judge chairs the Commissioners' Court that approves subdivision plats

(903) 577-6791

kcooper@co.titus.tx.us

100 West First Street, Suite 200, Mt. Pleasant, TX 75455

Also useful

Titus County Clerk's Office

Filing approved subdivision plats, tax certificates and recording; part of the platting process

903.577.6796

100 West First Street, Suite 204, Mt. Pleasant, TX 75455

Contact details are copied from each office’s official page and were checked against it on October 10, 2026.

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Do you need a building permit in Titus County, Texas?

Titus County does not require prior county approval or a building permit for a single-family home on unincorporated land12. The county's Environmental Inspection Service handles OSSF permits and facility inspections rather than general building permits41718. Texas requires staged residential-code inspections only in a county that adopts the state framework, and we could not confirm that Titus County has done so; ask the County Judge's Office before construction1920. State rules still apply to industrialized housing and buildings, and an owner installing an industrialized unit for personal use may need an installation permit2122. City limits change the answer: Talco and Winfield enforce building codes, while Miller's Cove has no building codes in place232425.

Who handles septic and subdivision approval in Titus County, and how do you reach them?

Titus County has no general county building-permit office for a single-family home on unincorporated land1. Septic permits go through the Titus County Environmental Inspection Service, the county's designated OSSF authority418. A subdivision or development plat outside municipal limits goes to the Commissioners' Court, and the published process requires an application, original plats, a paper copy, tax certificates and supporting materials26. The County Judge's Office is the practical contact for Commissioners' Court questions, while the County Clerk's Office records an approved plat2027. The subdivision checklist lists a $121 filing fee, but another county fee page gives a different amount, so confirm the current charge with the clerk1227. A new or changed driveway connecting to a state highway requires a separate TxDOT permit14.

Does Titus County have zoning?

Ordinary unincorporated land in Titus County has no county zoning that sets minimum dwelling size, setbacks, lot coverage, building height or permitted uses73. Titus County's own plan lists no code of ordinances or comprehensive plan, and subdivision, septic, floodplain and deed-restriction rules are separate from zoning3. Local rules vary by municipality: Talco has a zoning ordinance, and Winfield has zoning ordinances2889. The available county plan does not provide those cities' districts, setbacks or approval procedures, so obtain the applicable city rules before planning an RV, tiny home or other use89. Talco and Winfield also enforce building codes2324. Miller's Cove has no building codes in place and no current code of ordinances or comprehensive plan, but that does not answer every utility or land-use question there256. On unincorporated land, a new single-family subdivision using individual OSSFs generally needs at least 1 acre of usable land per lot13.

How do septic permits and subdivision approval work in Titus County?

A permit and approved plan are required to construct, install, alter, extend, repair or operate an OSSF, including a septic system or holding tank, unless a stated exemption applies1011. Titus County's Environmental Inspection Service administers the local OSSF program, performs facility inspections and responds to complaints; ask the office what inspections to schedule and what local fee applies41718. The published TCEQ fee schedule is for areas without a local authorized agent, so it does not establish Titus County's charge294. A tract of at least 10 acres may qualify for an exemption only when every condition is met, including a licensed site evaluation, one single-family dwelling, on-property effluent disposal, no nuisance or groundwater pollution, and every part of the system at least 100 feet from a property line10. OSSF-served developments must submit planning materials including a 100-year floodplain map and comprehensive drainage plan before individual OSSF permitting begins; the authority must decide in writing within 45 days30.

Can you live in an RV or tiny home on your land in Titus County?

Titus County does not use county zoning to restrict RV occupancy, tiny-home occupancy, manufactured homes, accessory dwellings or temporary camping on ordinary unincorporated land7. Sanitation is separate: using a septic system or holding tank requires an approved OSSF permit unless every condition of an exemption is satisfied1110. Creating a new lot can also trigger subdivision approval, and an OSSF-served single-family subdivision generally needs at least 1 acre of usable property per lot513. Inside Talco or Winfield, do not rely on the unincorporated-county answer because both cities have zoning and enforced building codes892324. We could not confirm city-specific RV or tiny-home standards, so ask the relevant city before buying or moving a unit there.

Building on land in Titus County: the steps, in order

  1. Confirm whether the parcel is unincorporated or inside a city; Talco and Winfield have municipal zoning and enforced building codes62324.
  2. If you are dividing land outside municipal limits, take the plat through the Titus County Commissioners' Court process before selling or developing lots26.
  3. For an OSSF-served development, prepare the required floodplain map, drainage plan and other planning materials before individual septic permitting begins30.
  4. Apply through the Environmental Inspection Service for the OSSF permit and ask which inspections to schedule and what local fee applies; confirm before relying on any exemption41018.
  5. Confirm access: a driveway onto a state highway requires Form 1058 and a fully executed TxDOT permit before right-of-way work begins15.
  6. File the approved plat through the County Clerk's Office when subdivision rules apply; the checklist says $121, but confirm the current fee because county sources conflict1227.

What to check before you buy land in Titus County, Texas

Only 5.3% of Titus County soils have no severe limits for a conventional septic drain field, so obtain a site evaluation before pricing the wastewater system31. About 40.1% of the county is wooded and 92.6% of its land has a slope of 15% or less, but parcel-level soils, drainage and clearing costs still matter3233. The nearest city of 100,000 or more is about 65 miles from the county center, and county population density is about 77.2 people per square mile3435. Before closing, verify whether the tract is inside city limits, whether a division of land was properly platted, whether the planned OSSF fits, and whether access is from a state highway51014. We could not confirm a countywide private-well permit rule, so ask the County Judge's Office which authority applies to the parcel20.

Watch-outs

  • Titus County's 1-acre OSSF minimum lot size applies to qualifying new single-family subdivisions; older small tracts can follow a different approval path when the stated conditions are met13.
  • We could not confirm whether Titus County adopted Texas's optional residential-code inspection program; ask the County Judge's Office before construction3620.
  • Certificates of occupancy, owner-builder exemptions, short-term rentals and private-well permits remain unconfirmed for unincorporated Titus County; ask the County Judge's Office which authority applies20.
  • Talco and Winfield have city zoning and enforced building codes, so the unincorporated Titus County answer does not apply inside those cities62324.
  • Only 5.3% of Titus County's soils have no severe limits for a conventional septic drain field; get a site evaluation before you assume a standard system will work on a specific parcel31.

Sources

  1. Texas Local Government Code Chapter 233 (statutes.capitol.texas.gov) (2026 county census)
  2. Texas Local Government Code Chapter 233, quoted and re-checked
  3. TITUS COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION ACTION PLAN UPDATE 2024, quoted and re-checked
  4. Environmental | Titus County, Texas, quoted and re-checked
  5. Titus County Platting and Subdivision, quoted and re-checked
  6. Titus County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Update 2024, quoted and re-checked
  7. Texas law on county zoning and building authority
  8. Titus County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Update 2024, quoted and re-checked
  9. Titus County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Update 2024, quoted and re-checked
  10. Getting a Permit for an OSSF - Such as a Septic System, quoted and re-checked
  11. Getting a Permit for an OSSF - Such as a Septic System, quoted and re-checked
  12. Titus County Development Subdivision Check-Off List, quoted and re-checked
  13. Titus County Development Subdivision Check Off List, quoted and re-checked
  14. Section 4: Driveway Permits, Design, and Materials (Texas statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  15. Section 4: Driveway Permits, Design, and Materials (Texas statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  16. Titus County Development Subdivision Check-Off List, quoted and re-checked
  17. Environmental | Titus County, Texas, quoted and re-checked
  18. Titus County Environmental Inspection Service (co.titus.tx.us)
  19. Texas Local Government Code Chapter 233, quoted and re-checked
  20. Titus County Judge's Office (co.titus.tx.us)
  21. Industrialized Housing and Buildings – Adoption of New Code Editions (Texas statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  22. tdlr.texas.gov (Texas statewide rule), quoted and re-checked
  23. Titus County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Update 2024, quoted and re-checked
  24. Titus County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Update 2024, quoted and re-checked
  25. Titus County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Update 2024, quoted and re-checked
  26. Titus County Development Subdivision Check-Off List, quoted and re-checked
  27. Titus County Clerk's Office (co.titus.tx.us)
  28. Titus County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Update 2024, quoted and re-checked
  29. On-Site Sewage Facility Rules Compilation, quoted and re-checked
  30. Titus County Development Subdivision Check-Off List, quoted and re-checked
  31. Share of soils USDA rates "not limited" for a conventional septic drain field (SSURGO). A strict rating: the median county is about 6% and a tenth of counties are 0%, so a low figure means most lots need a site evaluation or an engineered system, not that septic is impossible. Cite it only with that caveat: Bolthole Index county data
  32. Wooded share of land: Bolthole Index county data
  33. Share of land at 15% slope or less: Bolthole Index county data
  34. Straight-line distance from the county center to the nearest city of 100,000+ people: Bolthole Index county data
  35. Population density: Bolthole Index county data
  36. Local Government Code Chapter 233, County Regulation of Housing and Other Structures (Texas statewide rule), quoted and re-checked

Written October 10, 2026 from the rules quoted below, each taken from an official source and re-checked by an independent reviewer. This is research, not legal advice: rules change, so confirm with the office before you buy or build.

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Compared with neighboring counties

Like all 6 of its neighbors, Titus County has no countywide zoning.

RuleTitus CountyFranklin CountyMorris CountyCamp CountyRed River CountyUpshur CountyHopkins County
Building permitNot requiredNot requiredNot requiredNot requiredNot requiredLimitedLimited
County zoningNoNoNoNoNoNoNo
Septic permitsCounty Env. ServicesCounty Septic InspectorNETMWDCounty OSSF programRed River CountyNETMWDCounty Env. Services

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Titus County in Texas

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How Titus County scores

Seclusion57100% ev.
Self-Sufficiency65100% ev.
Admin Boringness8790% ev.
Durability61100% ev.
Property Autonomy71100% ev.
Carry Cost78100% ev.

Evidence strength: 98%. This reports direct-source completeness and fallback use; it is separate from the score and is not a confidence interval. How it works →

$228kTypical home
1.2%Property tax
$3,394Land / acre
47.9"Annual rain
14.3% of yrsSevere drought
31.4 / yr (+23.6)Mid-century 100°F days
19.4 daysMid-century dry spell
2.29" (+4.6%)Mid-century 1-day rain
1.44×Wildfire change factor
100%Forward climate coverage
$2,096Home insurance / yr
-0.2% / yrInsurance growth
0%Nonrenewal rate
county median (2+ published ZIPs)Insurance basis
25,130People within 30 min
3,026,452People within 2 hr
39,573Radius comparison (15 mi)
77.2People / sq mi
0.3%Federal land
92.6%Land at 15% slope or less
5.3%Soils rated "not limited" for septic (strict USDA rating)
13,431 acWorkable land screen
40.1%Wooded land
39.7 tonsBiomass / forest ac
64.4°FAvg temp

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Cities and towns in Titus County

Inside a city or town, that city usually issues building permits and sets zoning; the county’s rules above cover unincorporated land. Septic, wells and floodplain rules usually stay with the county or state everywhere.

Town of Miller's Cove · Mount Pleasant · Talco · Winfield

Answers from the rulebook for Titus County

What the ordinances and state agencies actually say — one answer per question, each quoted from the official source and independently re-checked.

Titus County rules

  • County-wide zoningAbsent

    Countywide county zoning ordinance authority in Titus County, including unincorporated Titus County.

    • The county plan states that Titus County currently has no Code of Ordinances or Comprehensive Plans; municipal zoning may still apply inside incorporated municipalities.
    • Subdivision, septic, floodplain, deed-restriction, and other applicable state or local requirements are separate from county zoning.
    “Titus County does not currently have any Code of Ordinances”
  • Local zoningVaries (with conditions)

    Local zoning within Titus County, aggregated across the county's incorporated municipalities and unincorporated area.

    • Titus County itself has no current Code of Ordinances or Comprehensive Plans according to the county plan.
    • Miller’s Cove has no current Code of Ordinance or Comprehensive Plans according to the county plan.
    • Talco has a zoning ordinance, comprehensive plan, subdivision ordinances, building codes, and a code enforcement officer.
    • Winfield has building codes and zoning ordinances.
    • The countywide result aggregates municipal zoning and does not mean Titus County administers each municipal ordinance.
    “The City of Miller’s Cove does not currently have any Code of Ordinance or Comprehensive Plans. The City of Talco has a Comprehensive Plan, Subdivision Ordinances, Zoning Ordinance, Building Codes and a Code Enforcement Officer. The City of Winfield has building codes zoning ordinances.”
    3 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Varies (with conditions) — Aggregate local zoning within Titus County, including the county and the incorporated communities identified in the official county plan.
      “Miller’s Cove does not currently have any Code of Ordinance [...] Talco has a [...] Zoning Ordinance”
    • Varies (with conditions) — Aggregate local zoning across Titus County municipalities and county territory; the county does not administer each municipal ordinance.
      “Titus County does not currently have any Code of Ordinances or Comprehensive Plans but are looking at this for the future. The City of Miller’s Cove does not currently have any Code of Ordinance or Comprehensive Plans. The City of Talco has a Comprehensive Plan, Subdivision Ordinances, Zoning Ordinance, Building Codes and a Code Enforcement Officer. The City of Winfield has building codes zoning ordinances.”
    • Varies (with conditions) — Aggregate of municipal zoning within Titus County; the cited county plan identifies different zoning status for Miller’s Cove, Talco, and Winfield.
      “Miller’s Cove does not currently have any Code of Ordinance [...] Talco has a [...] Zoning Ordinance”
  • Zoning districts · by state lawNo county rule

    Unincorporated Titus County: no county rule sets this, because Titus County has adopted no county zoning ordinance (Texas law lets some counties zone, but this one has not). Titus County's own reviewed answer confirms it has no county-wide zoning.

    • Septic, floodplain, subdivision and health rules still apply; cities and towns set their own rules inside their limits.
    • Chapter 231 does not grant a general statewide county zoning power; authority is provided through geographically or subject-matter limited subchapters.
    • For Padre Island, the authority applies in Cameron or Willacy County outside a municipality and within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development, or within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.
    “This subchapter applies to the areas of Padre Island located in Cameron or Willacy County and located: (1) outside a municipality but within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development; or (2) within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.”
  • Minimum dwelling size · by state lawNo county rule

    Unincorporated Titus County: no county rule sets this, because Titus County has adopted no county zoning ordinance (Texas law lets some counties zone, but this one has not). Titus County's own reviewed answer confirms it has no county-wide zoning.

    • Septic, floodplain, subdivision and health rules still apply; cities and towns set their own rules inside their limits.
    • Chapter 231 does not grant a general statewide county zoning power; authority is provided through geographically or subject-matter limited subchapters.
    • For Padre Island, the authority applies in Cameron or Willacy County outside a municipality and within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development, or within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.
    “This subchapter applies to the areas of Padre Island located in Cameron or Willacy County and located: (1) outside a municipality but within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development; or (2) within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.”
  • Minimum lot sizeSpecified

    Single-family subdivisions in unincorporated Titus County using individual on-site sewage facilities.

    • Applies to subdivisions platted or created after the effective date of the section.
    • For subdivisions served by public water, lots must have at least 1 acre of usable property.
    • For subdivisions not served by public water, lots must have at least 1 acre of usable property.
    • Usable property excludes easements and rights-of-way, and other excepted property stated in the rule.
    • Existing small lots or tracts subdivided before January 1, 1988, or with a site-specific sewage disposal plan approved between January 1, 1988, and the effective date of the section, may be approved if the stated separation, site-evaluation, and other order requirements are met.
    • Manufactured home rental communities and multi-unit residential developments using an OSSF have additional sewage-plan approval requirements and a 5,000-gallons-per-day flow limit.

    minimum usable lot area: >= 1 acre (No easements/right-of-way/save and except property.) · maximum anticipated sewage flow for qualifying manufactured-home or multi-unit tract: <= 5000 gallons per day (Plan must be prepared by a professional engineer or professional sanitarian.)

    “Subdivisions of single family dwellings platted or created after the effectivc date of this section, served by a public water supply and using individual OSSFs for sewage disposal, shall have lots of at least I acre usable property (no easements/right-of-way/save and except property).”
  • Setbacks · by state lawNo county rule

    Unincorporated Titus County: no county rule sets this, because Titus County has adopted no county zoning ordinance (Texas law lets some counties zone, but this one has not). Titus County's own reviewed answer confirms it has no county-wide zoning.

    • Septic, floodplain, subdivision and health rules still apply; cities and towns set their own rules inside their limits.
    • Chapter 231 does not grant a general statewide county zoning power; authority is provided through geographically or subject-matter limited subchapters.
    • For Padre Island, the authority applies in Cameron or Willacy County outside a municipality and within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development, or within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.
    “This subchapter applies to the areas of Padre Island located in Cameron or Willacy County and located: (1) outside a municipality but within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development; or (2) within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.”
  • Lot coverage · by state lawNo county rule

    Unincorporated Titus County: no county rule sets this, because Titus County has adopted no county zoning ordinance (Texas law lets some counties zone, but this one has not). Titus County's own reviewed answer confirms it has no county-wide zoning.

    • Septic, floodplain, subdivision and health rules still apply; cities and towns set their own rules inside their limits.
    • Chapter 231 does not grant a general statewide county zoning power; authority is provided through geographically or subject-matter limited subchapters.
    • For Padre Island, the authority applies in Cameron or Willacy County outside a municipality and within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development, or within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.
    “This subchapter applies to the areas of Padre Island located in Cameron or Willacy County and located: (1) outside a municipality but within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development; or (2) within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.”
  • Building height · by state lawNo county rule

    Unincorporated Titus County: no county rule sets this, because Titus County has adopted no county zoning ordinance (Texas law lets some counties zone, but this one has not). Titus County's own reviewed answer confirms it has no county-wide zoning.

    • Septic, floodplain, subdivision and health rules still apply; cities and towns set their own rules inside their limits.
    • Chapter 231 does not grant a general statewide county zoning power; authority is provided through geographically or subject-matter limited subchapters.
    • For Padre Island, the authority applies in Cameron or Willacy County outside a municipality and within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development, or within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.
    “This subchapter applies to the areas of Padre Island located in Cameron or Willacy County and located: (1) outside a municipality but within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development; or (2) within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.”
  • Living in an RV · by state lawNo county rule

    Unincorporated Titus County: no county rule sets this, because Titus County has adopted no county zoning ordinance (Texas law lets some counties zone, but this one has not). Titus County's own reviewed answer confirms it has no county-wide zoning.

    • Septic, floodplain, subdivision and health rules still apply; cities and towns set their own rules inside their limits.
    • Chapter 231 does not grant a general statewide county zoning power; authority is provided through geographically or subject-matter limited subchapters.
    • For Padre Island, the authority applies in Cameron or Willacy County outside a municipality and within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development, or within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.
    “This subchapter applies to the areas of Padre Island located in Cameron or Willacy County and located: (1) outside a municipality but within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development; or (2) within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.”
  • Camping on your land · by state lawNo county rule

    Unincorporated Titus County: no county rule sets this, because Titus County has adopted no county zoning ordinance (Texas law lets some counties zone, but this one has not). Titus County's own reviewed answer confirms it has no county-wide zoning.

    • Septic, floodplain, subdivision and health rules still apply; cities and towns set their own rules inside their limits.
    • Chapter 231 does not grant a general statewide county zoning power; authority is provided through geographically or subject-matter limited subchapters.
    • For Padre Island, the authority applies in Cameron or Willacy County outside a municipality and within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development, or within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.
    “This subchapter applies to the areas of Padre Island located in Cameron or Willacy County and located: (1) outside a municipality but within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development; or (2) within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.”
  • Tiny homes · by state lawNo county rule

    Unincorporated Titus County: no county rule sets this, because Titus County has adopted no county zoning ordinance (Texas law lets some counties zone, but this one has not). Titus County's own reviewed answer confirms it has no county-wide zoning.

    • Septic, floodplain, subdivision and health rules still apply; cities and towns set their own rules inside their limits.
    • Chapter 231 does not grant a general statewide county zoning power; authority is provided through geographically or subject-matter limited subchapters.
    • For Padre Island, the authority applies in Cameron or Willacy County outside a municipality and within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development, or within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.
    “This subchapter applies to the areas of Padre Island located in Cameron or Willacy County and located: (1) outside a municipality but within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development; or (2) within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.”
  • Manufactured homes · by state lawNo county rule

    Unincorporated Titus County: no county rule sets this, because Titus County has adopted no county zoning ordinance (Texas law lets some counties zone, but this one has not). Titus County's own reviewed answer confirms it has no county-wide zoning.

    • Septic, floodplain, subdivision and health rules still apply; cities and towns set their own rules inside their limits.
    • Chapter 231 does not grant a general statewide county zoning power; authority is provided through geographically or subject-matter limited subchapters.
    • For Padre Island, the authority applies in Cameron or Willacy County outside a municipality and within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development, or within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.
    “This subchapter applies to the areas of Padre Island located in Cameron or Willacy County and located: (1) outside a municipality but within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development; or (2) within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.”
  • Accessory dwellings · by state lawNo county rule

    Unincorporated Titus County: no county rule sets this, because Titus County has adopted no county zoning ordinance (Texas law lets some counties zone, but this one has not). Titus County's own reviewed answer confirms it has no county-wide zoning.

    • Septic, floodplain, subdivision and health rules still apply; cities and towns set their own rules inside their limits.
    • Chapter 231 does not grant a general statewide county zoning power; authority is provided through geographically or subject-matter limited subchapters.
    • For Padre Island, the authority applies in Cameron or Willacy County outside a municipality and within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development, or within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.
    “This subchapter applies to the areas of Padre Island located in Cameron or Willacy County and located: (1) outside a municipality but within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development; or (2) within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.”
  • Who permits septicCounty (with conditions)

    Titus County Environmental Quality and its Designated Representative administer OSSF requirements, permitting-related review, inspections, and enforcement for Titus County; the cited subdivision procedures specifically address rural and unincorporated subdivisions outside municipal limits.

    • OSSF requirements operate under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 366, 30 TAC Chapter 285, and Titus County OSSF orders.
    • For subdivisions and similar developments using OSSFs, planning materials must be submitted to the permitting authority before the individual OSSF permit process can begin.
    • The permitting authority must approve or deny the planning materials in writing within 45 days of receipt.
    • The cited county subdivision procedures exclude subdivisions within city limits and the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction from the county plat-review requirement.
    • For an OSSF violation, inspectors have up to 30 days to respond; written notice normally allows a reasonable time to obtain a permit if needed and bring the violation into compliance.
    • County Environmental Quality serves as the designated representative for OSSF requirements, and an OSSF program form from Titus County Environmental Quality Control is required for the cited subdivision process.

    planning-material decision deadline: 45 days (The county procedures state the permitting authority will approve or deny the planning materials in writing within 45 days of receipt.) · OSSF violation response period: <= 30 days (The county enforcement document states inspectors have up to 30 days to respond and attempt to resolve the issue.)

    “Contact Titus County Environmental Quality (Designated Representative) for requirements pertaining to on-site sewage facilities and floodplain.”
  • Septic inspectionLimited

    OSSF facility inspections and complaint-response inspections in Titus County; the specific preconstruction, construction, final, and maintenance triggers in the county OSSF order were not fully extractable from the county-hosted rules PDF.

    • The county Environmental Inspection Service performs facility inspections and responds to complaints.
    • TCEQ describes authorized agents as conducting inspections as part of OSSF program administration.
    • The detailed county inspection triggers remain unresolved.
    “The Texas County Health Department's Environmental Inspection Service performs inspections of facilities and responds to complaints.”
  • Subdividing landRegulated (with conditions)

    Subdivision and platting of land outside municipalities in Titus County.

    • The regulations define subdivision as dividing land in Titus County outside a municipality into two or more parts for lots, streets, or other stated purposes.
    • A completed application, four original plats, a tax certificate, required plat information, and supporting documents are required.
    • The Commissioners' Court approves the plat; preliminary plats must generally be submitted to the applicable precinct commissioner at least 14 days before Commissioners' Court consideration.
    • A $121 filing fee is stated on the county checklist.
    • A bond or irrevocable letter of credit may be required for road construction; the regulations state a minimum of $189 per linear foot, subject to the stated alternative estimate and approval process.
    • The county platting page warns that some changes have not been updated on the linked paperwork.

    plat filing fee: 121 USD (Must be paid when filing the approved plat in the County Clerk's Office.) · road construction bond or irrevocable letter of credit: >= 189 USD per linear foot of road or street (Developer may submit construction-cost estimates for possible approval of a lesser amount if actual total construction cost is lower.) · preliminary plat submission lead time: >= 14 days (Before Commissioners' Court consideration; exclusions for areas within city limits or its ETJ are stated.)

    “The following procedure shall be followed by the developer in securing approval of a plat by the Commissioners' Court of Titus County, Texas, in accordance with Section 232,0025, Local Government Code.”
  • Driveway accessLimited

    Access and road infrastructure for rural subdivisions subject to Titus County subdivision road standards.

    • The cited standards apply to subdivision development and do not establish a universal driveway permit requirement for every parcel.
    • Road and drainage infrastructure must comply with the stated standards.
    • The county may require bonds tied to estimated road-construction costs.

    minimum culvert diameter: >= 12 inches (with end sections) · minimum culvert length: >= 30 feet · minimum graded road-bed width: 30 feet · minimum right-of-way width: >= 60 feet

    “TITUS COUNTY MfNIMUM SUBDIVISIONS ROAD STANDARDS”
  • Building in a floodplainRequired

    Residential subdivisions, manufactured housing communities, multi-unit residential developments, business parks, and similar OSSF-served developments in unincorporated Titus County.

    • Before the permit process for individual OSSF facilities can begin, planning materials must be submitted to the permitting authority.
    • The planning materials must include a 100-year floodplain map and a comprehensive drainage plan.
    • The permitting authority must approve or deny the planning materials in writing within 45 days of receipt.
    • The rule concerns OSSF-served development planning and does not establish a universal floodplain permit requirement for every project.

    floodplain mapping standard: 100-year floodplain map · planning-material decision period: 45 days

    “Before the permit process for individual On-Site Sewage Facilities (OS SF) can begin, persons proposing residential subdivisions. manufactured housing communities, multi-unit residential developments, business parks or other similar uses and using OS SF's for wastewater disposal shall submit planning material for these developments to the permitting authority.”
  • Permit feesPublished (with conditions)

    Filing an approved subdivision plat with the Titus County Clerk under the county subdivision procedures.

    • The checklist addresses Titus County subdivision development and requires the fee when filing the approved plat.
    • The same official county website's fee page lists $120.00, creating a discrepancy with this PDF's $121 amount.

    approved plat filing fee: 121 USD

    “Filing Fec of $121 must bc paid at time of liling the approved plat in the County Clerk's Office.”
  • Permit processPublished (with conditions)

    Subdivision or development plat approval by the Titus County Commissioners' Court outside municipal limits.

    • A completed application, four original plats, one paper copy, and original tax certificates are required.
    • A filing fee must be paid to the County Clerk.
    • The plat must meet stated size, scale, boundary, right-of-way, lot, surveyor, dedication, OSSF approval, county judge, and location-map requirements.
    • For OSSF-served developments, planning materials must include a site plan, topographic map, 100-year floodplain map, soil survey, well and easement locations, OSSF compatibility information, and a comprehensive drainage plan.
    • The permitting authority must approve or deny the planning materials in writing within 45 days of receipt.
    • The cited procedures exclude areas within city limits or their ETJ for the preliminary-plat submission requirement.

    minimum plat size: 18 x 24 inches · planning-material decision period: 45 days (for OSSF-served developments after receipt of planning materials) · preliminary plat submission lead time: >= 14 days (before Commissioners' Court consideration; excludes areas within city limits or ETJ)

    “The following procedure shall be followed by the developer in securing approval of a plat by the Commissioners' Court of Titus County, Texas, in accordance with Section 232,0025, Local Government Code.”

Texas rules that apply here

  • Building permitNot required

    Prior county approval for new residential construction under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 233, in an unincorporated area of a county to which the subchapter applies.

    • The subchapter applies only to a county that has adopted a resolution or order requiring its application.
    • The county must be located within 50 miles of an international border or have a population of more than 100.
    • This does not resolve whether Titus County adopted the required resolution or order.
    “This subchapter may not be construed to: (1) require prior approval by the county before the beginning of new residential construction;”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Limited — Industrialized housing or buildings installed in Texas, including purchasers or lessees acquiring a unit for their own or their company’s use.
      “A person who is a retailer of industrialized housing or buildings, or who is responsible for the assembly, connection, and on-site construction and erection of an industrialized house or building for persons other than themselves, must be registered as an industrialized builder. Subcontractors do not require the registration unless required by other applicable state laws. For example, electricians, HVAC contractors, and plumbers must be licensed in accordance with the applicable state law. If you are purchasing or leasing an industrialized house or building for your own use, or your company's use, you may file for an installation permit in lieu of registering as an industrialized builder.”
  • Owner-builder exemptionConditional

    An owner performing electrical, plumbing, or air-conditioning and refrigeration work on the owner's own residence or homestead in Texas.

    • Electrical work is exempt from state electrician licensing when performed on a dwelling the person owns and resides in.
    • Plumbing is exempt from state plumbing licensing when performed by the property owner in the property owner's homestead.
    • Air-conditioning and refrigeration contracting is exempt from the applicable state registration requirements when performed in a building owned solely by the person as the person's home.
    • These exemptions do not establish a blanket exemption for every construction trade or contractor-regulated activity.
    “A person who perform electrical work on a dwelling that they own and reside in is not required by the state to be licensed as electricians.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Conditional — Electrical work on a dwelling owned and occupied by the property owner in Texas.
      “A person who perform electrical work on a dwelling that they own and reside in is not required by the state to be licensed”
  • Building code adoptedPartial

    Industrialized housing and buildings, modules, and modular components governed by the Texas Industrialized Housing and Buildings program.

    • The mandatory state code adoption applies to industrialized housing and buildings, modules, and modular components, not all construction statewide.
    • The effective date is July 1, 2024.
    • The International Existing Building Code applies to alterations of portable industrialized buildings.
    • Manufacturers already certified for Texas must have design-package documents reviewed and approved to the new editions with an approval date on or after July 1, 2024, unless the manufacturer elected to transition before the effective date under Department rule 70.70(a)(5)(B).
    • Construction begun on or after July 1, 2024 must comply with the new code editions and approved design packages.
    • Construction begun before July 1, 2024, or before a manufacturer's effective transition date, must meet the stated completion, inspection, and labeling deadline to remain eligible for a Texas decal.

    effective date: 2024-07-01 · International Building Code: 2021 Edition (including appendices C, F, and K) · International Residential Code: 2021 Edition (including appendices AG, AH, AK, AP, AQ, and AT) · International Fuel Gas Code: 2021 Edition · International Mechanical Code: 2021 Edition · International Plumbing Code: 2021 Edition · International Energy Conservation Code: 2015 Edition · National Electrical Code: 2020 Edition · International Existing Building Code: 2021 Edition (for alterations of portable industrialized buildings)

    “July 1, 2024, all industrialized housing and buildings, modules, and modular components shall comply with the following codes, as amended in §70.101 of the IHB Rules:”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Partial — Industrialized housing and buildings, modules, and modular components built for Texas under the Industrialized Housing and Buildings program.
      “Effective July 1, 2024, all industrialized housing and buildings, modules, and modular components shall comply with the following codes, as amended in §70.101 of the IHB Rules:”
  • InspectionsRequired

    New residential construction covered by Texas Local Government Code Chapter 233, in a county that has adopted a resolution or order applying the subchapter; the construction is in the county's unincorporated area.

    • The county must have adopted a resolution or order requiring application of the subchapter.
    • The county must be within 50 miles of an international border or have a population of more than 100.
    • New residential construction includes a single-family house or duplex on a vacant lot and an addition to an existing single-family house or duplex if the addition increases the existing residential building's square footage or value by more than 50 percent.
    • The subchapter does not include structures constructed under Occupations Code Chapter 1201 or modular homes constructed under Chapter 1202.
    • Standards apply only to new residential construction that begins after September 1, 2009.
    • If a municipality has adopted a building code in its extraterritorial jurisdiction, that municipal building code controls and the Chapter 233 standards have no effect there.
    • The subchapter does not require prior county approval before construction begins.
    • A county may not charge a fee to defray the costs of enforcing these standards.
    • For vacant-lot construction, at least three inspections are required, as applicable, at foundation before concrete placement, framing and mechanical systems before drywall or other interior wall covering, and completion.
    • For qualifying additions, inspections are performed as necessary based on the project's scope of work.
    • The builder must contract with one of the listed qualified inspectors and may use the same or different inspectors for the required inspections.

    minimum inspections for vacant-lot construction: >= 3 inspections (Inspections are required at the statutory stages, as applicable.) · construction start date: > 2009-09-01 (The statute applies only to construction that begins after this date.)

    “A person who builds new residential construction described by Section 233.153 shall have the construction inspected to ensure building code compliance in accordance with this section as follows:”
  • Septic permitRequired

    Construction, installation, alteration, extension, repair, and operation of OSSFs in Texas, subject to stated exemptions and local requirements.

    • A permit and approved plan are required for construction, alteration, repair, extension, and operation of an OSSF.
    • A permit is generally required to construct, install, alter, extend, or repair an OSSF.
    • A local permitting authority must be checked because local programs may be more stringent than state minimums.
    • The 10-acre exemption requires compliance with 30 TAC Chapter 285 planning, construction, and installation standards; a site evaluation by a TCEQ-licensed site evaluator or professional engineer; service to a single-family dwelling on a tract of at least 10 acres; no nuisance or groundwater pollution; all OSSF parts at least 100 feet from the property line; on-site effluent disposal; and the single-family dwelling must be the only dwelling on the tract.
    • Emergency repairs listed by TCEQ do not require a permit but must be reported to the permitting authority in writing within 72 hours after repairs begin.
    • Grandfathered systems may be exempt if installed before the local program was authorized or before September 1, 1989, whichever is earlier, and if they are not creating a nuisance, are not in need of repair, and have had no significant increase in use or other alteration.
    • The permitting authority must approve or deny planning materials and the permit application within 30 days of receipt.

    minimum tract size for 10-acre exemption: >= 10 acres (single-family dwelling and all other stated conditions must be met) · minimum OSSF setback under 10-acre exemption: >= 100 feet from property line (all parts of the OSSF) · emergency repair reporting deadline: <= 72 hours (after repairs have begun) · permit application decision deadline: <= 30 days (from receipt by permitting authority)

    “A permit and approved plan are required to construct, alter, repair, extend, and operate an OSSF.”
    2 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Required — Construction, installation, alteration, extension, repair, and operation of an on-site sewage facility, including a septic system or holding tank, in Texas, including Titus County.
      “A permit and approved plan are required to construct, alter, repair, extend, and operate an OSSF.”
    • Required — Construction, installation, alteration, extension, or repair of an OSSF in Texas
      “A permit is required to construct, install, alter, extend, or repair an OSSF. [...] An OSSF may be exempt from permitting if it complies with all other requirements, including planning, construction, and installation standards of 30 TAC 285 AND meets the “10 acre rule”:”
  • Off-grid sanitationLimited

    Off-grid wastewater sanitation through an OSSF in Texas.

    • An OSSF generally requires a permit and approved plan before construction, installation, alteration, extension, repair, or operation.
    • A qualifying single-family dwelling on a tract of at least 10 acres may use the 10-acre permitting exemption only if every stated site-evaluation, setback, nuisance, groundwater, on-site disposal, and single-dwelling condition is met.
    • Local permitting authorities may impose requirements more stringent than state minimums.
    • Emergency repairs are exempt from permitting only for the listed repair types and must be reported in writing within 72 hours after repairs begin.

    10-acre exemption tract size: >= 10 acres (all TCEQ conditions must be satisfied) · 10-acre exemption OSSF setback: >= 100 feet from property line (all parts of the OSSF)

    “An OSSF may be exempt from permitting if it complies with all other requirements, including planning, construction, and installation standards of 30 TAC 285 AND meets the “10 acre rule”:”
    2 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Allowed (with conditions) — Use and operation of an on-site sewage facility, including a septic system or holding tank, in Texas, including Titus County.
      “Permits are required for on-site sewage facilities (OSSFs) including septic systems and holding tanks.”
    • Limited — Composting toilets used as on-site sewage facility treatment systems in Texas.
      “Composting toilets will be approved by the executive director provided the system has been tested and certified under NSF International Standard 41 (1999) or under any other standards approved by the executive director.”
  • Well permitLimited

    Drilling, equipping, operating, or completing a water well, or substantially altering a well or well pump, where the well is within a groundwater conservation district in Texas.

    • A groundwater conservation district must require a permit except as provided by Texas Water Code §36.117.
    • A district may not require a permit or permit amendment for maintenance or repair that does not increase production capability above the authorized or permitted production rate.
    • Permit applications must be in writing and sworn.
    • Whether a particular private well is exempt or subject to additional district requirements depends on the applicable groundwater conservation district's rules.

    permit application form: in writing and sworn

    “Except as provided by Section 36.117, a district shall require a permit for the drilling, equipping, operating, or completing of wells or for substantially altering the size of wells or well pumps.”
  • county zoning authorityLimited

    Texas counties adopting zoning regulations for specified unincorporated or otherwise specially defined areas.

    • Chapter 231 does not grant a general statewide county zoning power; authority is provided through geographically or subject-matter limited subchapters.
    • For Padre Island, the authority applies in Cameron or Willacy County outside a municipality and within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development, or within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.
    • Other Chapter 231 subchapters address special areas including the Amistad Recreation Area in Val Verde County, military zones, certain lakes, the El Paso Mission Trail Historical Area, Lake Somerville, and Falcon Lake in Zapata County.
    • The cited statute was enacted effective September 1, 1987; the Falcon Lake subchapter was added effective June 15, 2007, and amended effective September 1, 2009.

    Padre Island distance from publicly owned park or recreational development: <= 2 miles (Area must be outside a municipality and in Cameron or Willacy County.) · Padre Island distance from beach, wharf, or bathhouse: <= 2 miles (The beach, wharf, or bathhouse must be used by at least 500 persons annually.)

    “This subchapter applies to the areas of Padre Island located in Cameron or Willacy County and located: (1) outside a municipality but within two miles of a publicly owned park or recreational development; or (2) within two miles of a beach, wharf, or bathhouse used by at least 500 persons annually.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Limited — County zoning authority over unincorporated land in Texas, where a specific statutory grant applies.
      “As you suggest, a county has very limited and specific zoning authority, and none that may be used to regulate construction or operation of the proposed facility.”
  • county building authorityLimited

    Texas counties adopting and enforcing fire-code building permits for specified buildings in unincorporated areas and applying residential building-code standards in certain counties.

    • Under Section 233.061, the county must have a population over 250,000 or be adjacent to a county with a population over 250,000.
    • Under Section 233.062, the fire code applies only to commercial establishments, public buildings, and multifamily residential dwellings consisting of four or more units constructed in an unincorporated area.
    • The fire code does not apply to an industrial facility having a fire brigade that conforms to Occupational Health and Safety Administration requirements.
    • A covered applicant must submit a plan and a commissioners-court-set application fee; the county must issue or deny the permit within 30 days, and failure to act within 30 days approves the construction for purposes of the subchapter.
    • The fire code must conform to the International Fire Code or Uniform Fire Code as those codes existed on May 1, 2005, or establish protective measures exceeding those standards; later editions may be adopted.
    • Residential standards under Section 233.152 apply only if the county adopts a resolution or order and the county is within 50 miles of an international border or has a population over 100.
    • Those residential standards apply only to new single-family-house or duplex construction beginning after September 1, 2009; manufactured or modular structures governed by Occupations Code Chapters 1201 or 1202 are excluded from the definition of new residential construction.
    • A municipality's building code controls in its extraterritorial jurisdiction, and Section 233.152 does not authorize county prior approval of new residential construction or county zoning regulations.
    • Fire-code inspection and permit fees may be charged under a fee schedule based on building type, limited to amounts necessary to administer and enforce the subchapter; inspection fees must be reasonable and reflect approximate inspection costs.

    county population threshold for fire-code authority: > 250000 persons (A county adjacent to a county over 250,000 also qualifies.) · multifamily residential dwelling threshold: >= 4 units (The fire code applies only to covered buildings constructed in an unincorporated area.) · residential-code border distance: <= 50 miles (Alternative qualification is county population over 100.) · application decision period: 30 days (If the commissioners court does not issue or deny the permit within 30 days after receiving the application and fee, construction is approved for purposes of the subchapter.) · residential standards effective construction date: > 2009-09-01 (Applies only to new residential construction that begins after September 1, 2009.)

    “The commissioners court of a county with a population of over 250,000 or a county adjacent to a county with a population of over 250,000 may adopt a fire code and rules necessary to administer and enforce the fire code. [...] The fire code applies only to the following buildings constructed in an unincorporated area of the county: (1) a commercial establishment; (2) a public building; and (3) a multifamily residential dwelling consisting of four or more units.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Limited — County fire-code adoption and building-permit authority for specified buildings in unincorporated areas of qualifying Texas counties, including multifamily residential dwellings of four or more units.
      “The commissioners court of a county with a population of over 250,000 or a county adjacent to a county with a population of over 250,000 may adopt a fire code and rules necessary to administer and enforce the fire code.”

Inside cities and towns in Titus County

Municipal rules found while researching the county. They apply inside that city or town, not to unincorporated land.

  • Building code adoptedAdopted (with conditions)

    Building-code adoption within the City of Talco, Titus County, Texas.

    • The cited source confirms that Talco has building codes but does not identify the code edition, adoption date, amendments, permit process, inspection requirements, or exceptions.
    “Building codes are in place and enforced.”
    4 more reviewed findings on this topic
    • Not adopted (with conditions) — Building-code adoption within the incorporated City of Miller’s Cove, Titus County, Texas.
      “Miller’s Cove has a Mayor and a City Secretary. Miller’s Cove has no building codes in place.”
    • Adopted (with conditions) — Building-code adoption within the incorporated City of Talco, Titus County, Texas.
      “Talco has a Mayor, a City Secretary, and a Utility Supervisor. It also has a volunteer fire department. Building codes are in place and enforced.”
    • Adopted (with conditions) — Building-code adoption within the incorporated City of Winfield, Titus County, Texas.
      “Winfield has a Mayor and a City Secretary. There is also a volunteer fire department that serves Winfield. Building codes are in place and enforced.”
    • Adopted (with conditions) — Building-code adoption within the City of Winfield, Titus County, Texas.
      “Building codes are in place and enforced.”
  • Local zoningPresent (with conditions)

    Zoning within the City of Talco, Titus County, Texas.

    • The cited source identifies the City of Talco as having a zoning ordinance but does not provide the ordinance text, district boundaries, dimensional standards, exceptions, or effective date.
    “The City of Talco has a Comprehensive Plan, Subdivision Ordinances, Zoning Ordinance, Building Codes and a Code Enforcement Officer.”
    3 more reviewed findings on this topic

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission — ask the county directly.

  • Certificate of occupancy — Certificates of occupancy for residential construction in unincorporated Titus County.
  • Mandatory utility hookup — Required or available public water and sewer connections for property in Titus County.
  • Agricultural exemption — Agricultural exemptions or agricultural-use exceptions affecting subdivision or development in Titus County.
  • Short-term rentals — Short-term rental use in Titus County.

Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.

Living off-grid in Titus County, Texas

Is Titus County a good place to live off-grid or homestead?

Titus County scores 82/100 on the Bolthole Index, a strong county profile. Its strengths: low administrative friction for a quiet rural property and manageable long-term carry cost.

Do you need a building permit in Titus County, Texas?

Titus County does not require a county building permit for a home in unincorporated areas, and it has no county-wide zoning. Onsite septic is permitted by Titus County Environmental Services (Environmental Inspection Service). Owner-builders may act as their own contractor to build their home. These answers are quoted from official sources and independently re-checked. Rules change and cities within the county differ — always confirm with the county before you buy or build.

Can you live in an RV or tiny home on your land in Titus County?

Living in an RV on your own land in Titus County is allowed: Unincorporated Titus County: no county rule sets this, because Titus County has adopted no county zoning ordinance (Texas law lets some counties zone, but this one has not). Titus County's own reviewed answer confirms it has no county-wide zoning. Septic, floodplain, subdivision and health rules still apply; cities and towns set their own rules inside their limits. Chapter 231 does not grant a general statewide county zoning power; authority is provided through geographically or subject-matter limited subchapters. A tiny home is allowed. Confirm with the county before relying on it.

How much does land cost in Titus County, Texas?

Land in Titus County runs about $3,394 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Titus County?

Titus County gets about 47.9" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 14.3% of years.

How remote is Titus County?

A representative private-land location has about 25,130 people within a 30-minute drive and 3,026,452 within two hours. The road-network catchments count population across county lines and clusters of smaller cities; straight-line radius values remain available as a comparison.

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