In the northwestern part of the Rio Grande US State of Texas, you will find Maverick County. The map coordinates of Maverick County are 28.7410ºN, 100.3498ºW. Kinney County borders Maverick to the north, Guerrero, and Piedras to the southwest, Jimenez to the west, Webb to the southeast, and Dimmit and Zavala to the east.

The county was named after a man who served as the mayor of San Antonio and a member of the Texas Legislature, Samuel Augustus Maverick. He was a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence, politician, lawyer, and land baron. It was created in 1856 from Kinney County.

Cities and Towns

Eagle Pass, originally known as Camp Eagle Pass, is the seat of Maverick County. It is often referred to as “La Puerta de Mexico.” It was the first American settlement in the Rio Grande and host to the 18th Century San Bernardo Mission’s historic ruins. Its area code is 830, and it borders Piedras Negras City, which is to the southwest.

Other cities and towns include Quemado, Seco Mines, Elm Creek, El Indio, Rosita North, Las Quintas Fronterizas, and Radar Base, among others.

Topography

Maverick County’s elevation ranges between 540 to 960 feet above sea level with primarily level topography. The soils in some areas are clay and gray to black, while in some areas, you will find loamy and light-colored soils with limestone bedrock. The land under farming is less than 1%. You will discover rough hills along the Rio Grande overlooking irrigated farmland.

The Nueces River drains the county’s eastern half, while The Rio Grande drains the western half. The Rio Grande is the primary source of water for Maverick County. The predominant vegetation in the County are huajilla, cenzio, cat’s claw, live oak, and prickly pear.

Indiscriminate hunting of the once common Rio Grande lion has dwindled the number of sightings in the county.

Climate

Maverick County gets 20 inches of rain and 1 inch of snow annually, while the US gets 38 and 28 inches per year. You can enjoy 227 sunny days in Maverick County per year compared to 205 days in the US. You may also experience 51 days of precipitation per year in Maverick.

The summer high goes as high as 97 degrees, and the winter low, as low as 41 degrees. Maverick County’s Best Places Comfort Index is 6.9 (10=best), meaning it is less comfortable than other counties in Texas. The best months are March, April, and October, while the least comfortable months are July and August.

Demographics

As of April 1, 2020, the US population census indicated that Maverick County has 57,887 people. 11.9% were 65 years and above, 31.0% were under 18 years, and 9.1% were under five years. Females make up 49.9% of the population. 59.5% of the population aged 25 years and above have high school certification, and 12.7% have attained a Bachelor’s degree or higher.

Economy

The unemployment rate of Maverick County is 16.3% compared to the US at 6.0%. The job market has increased by 0.7% over the last year. The average income is $14,516 per person annually, and the median household income is $32,536. However, the residents do not pay any income tax.

Maverick County has a minimum sales tax rate of 6.75% and a maximum of 8.25%. In addition to the 6.25% Texas sales tax rate, Maverick County collects an additional 0.5%. Furthermore, different cities collect an additional rate. Eagle Pass retains a further 1.5%, while El Indio and Quemado collect an extra 0.5% each, above the Maverick’s minimum of 6.75%.

$1,015 is the annual median property tax of Maverick County for a home worth the median value of $77,700. The County collects a property tax rate of 1.31% for a property’s assessed fair market value. The average annual property tax is about 2.89% of the yearly income.

Office

The County Judge

The County Judge is David Saucedo. He is responsible for interpreting the state and county laws. You can reach him at (830) 773-3824 or fax (830) 773-6450. The office is at 500 Quarry Street, Suite 3 Eagle Pass, Texas 78852.

The County Commissioners

The County Commissioners are responsible for running the county’s business under the County Judge. It is in 4 precincts:

Precinct 1 is under Gerardo Morales. You can contact him at (830) 773-7262 or fax (830) 757-6473. His office is at 1508 LAs Quintas Blvd. Eagle Pass, Tx. 78852.

Precinct 2 is at 253 Ruela Street Eagle Pass, Texas 78852. The office phone number is (830) 752-4472, under Rosy Cantu.

Precinct 3 is under Olga Ramos. You can reach her at (830) 773-1716 or fax (830) 773-7730. The office is at 2989 Sanchez Avenue Eagle Pass, TX. 78852.

Precinct 4 is at 96 Calle Siete Lomas Eagle Pass, Texas 78852. Robert Ruiz is the commissioner in charge of this precinct. His phone number is (830) 773-1057 and fax (830) 752-1210

The County Attorney

The current County Attorney is Jaime A. Iracheta. He is the legal advisor to the County Government. You can call him at (830) 773-520 or fax (830) 757-2863. The Attorney’s office is at 208 Converse Street Eagle Pass, Texas 78852.

The County Clerk

The County Clerk is responsible for processing, safekeeping, and managing all public records. It is currently under Sara Montemayor. You can contact her at (830) 773-2829 or fax (830) 752-4479. The office is at 500 Quarry Street, Suite 2 Eagle Pass, Texas 78852.

Other County offices include the county treasurer, tax assessor/collector, sheriff, auditor, etc. Check out the county’s website for more information on the county offices.

Sights and Sceneries

Maverick County Lake

If you are looking for a free family recreational area, Maverick County Lake is your place. It offers an excellent place to hold picnics and games for your family.

Fort Duncan Museum

After the first settlement on the Rio Grande, Fort Duncan was set up as an army base to protect the territory near Eagle Pass. It now stands as a museum showcasing the history of the military at the fort and how it affected the surrounding community.

Eagle Pass International Bridge

It is an international bridge because it connects two countries, the US and Mexico, across the Rio Grande. Other recreational areas include Eagle Pass Public Library, Eagle Pass Golf Course, etc.

You can plan to see these sceneries by contacting them to enjoy a view of what the county has to offer. For now, we hope that this article has given you a glimpse of what Maverick County has to offer.