Whether you’re moving to East Texas, settling into a new home, or helping a parent plan their next chapter, the team at Coldwell Banker Blueberry Realty put together this guide to Nacogdoches County resources and the ones people ask us about most.
Property Taxes and Appraisal Districts
In Texas, property values are set by each county’s appraisal district. Use these sites to look up a property’s appraised value, check exemptions, or file a protest.
- Nacogdoches Central Appraisal District
- Angelina County Appraisal District (Lufkin and Hudson)
- Houston County Appraisal District (Crockett)
Homeowners 65 and older, and homeowners with disabilities, may qualify for additional property tax exemptions. Your appraisal district can tell you what’s available and how to apply.
City and County Government
- City of Nacogdoches: city services, water and trash service, and city news
- Nacogdoches County: county offices, courts, and records
- City of Lufkin: city services and newcomer information
- Lufkin water, sewer, and trash service: start, stop, or transfer service
Utilities
Electric service depends on where a property is located, so check with the provider for your address before you move.
- Power to Choose: the State of Texas site for comparing electric plans in areas with retail choice
- Deep East Texas Electric Cooperative: serves many rural areas of Deep East Texas
- Rusk County Electric Cooperative: serves parts of Nacogdoches County and surrounding counties
- CenterPoint Energy: natural gas service in Lufkin and other areas
Schools
The Texas Education Agency’s School Report Cards let you look up ratings and information for any public school in Texas. Here are some of the school districts in our area:
- Nacogdoches ISD
- Central Heights ISD (Nacogdoches County)
- Chireno ISD
- Cushing ISD
- Douglass ISD
- Garrison ISD
- Martinsville ISD
- Woden ISD
- Lufkin ISD
- Hudson ISD
- Crockett ISD
Colleges and Universities
- Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches
- Angelina College in Lufkin
Hospitals and Healthcare
- Nacogdoches Medical Center
- In Lufkin: CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial and Woodland Heights Medical Center
Nacogdoches County Resources for Seniors and Families
Many of the families we work with are helping a parent downsize, move closer to family, or plan for the future. These resources can help.
- Deep East Texas Area Agency on Aging: information, benefits counseling, caregiver support, and services for older adults across Deep East Texas
- 2-1-1 Texas: a free statewide line, available by dialing 2-1-1, that connects people with local help, from meals and transportation to housing assistance
- Medicare.gov: official Medicare information
- Social Security Administration
Things to Do and Local Information
- Visit Nacogdoches: events, dining, and attractions in the oldest town in Texas
- Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce
- Visit Lufkin
- Ellen Trout Zoo in Lufkin
- Kurth Memorial Library in Lufkin
Explore Our Communities
- Living in Nacogdoches
- Garrison, Texas homes and land
- Land and acreage for sale in Nacogdoches County
Questions About Buying or Selling in East Texas?
Coldwell Banker Blueberry Realty has helped families buy and sell homes, land, and acreage across Nacogdoches County and Deep East Texas. Whether you’re relocating, downsizing, or settling an estate, our agents are glad to help you understand your options. Learn more about buying a home, selling your home, or request a free home value review.
Call Coldwell Banker Blueberry Realty at (936) 552-7877.
Links are provided as a convenience and were current as of October 2026. Coldwell Banker Blueberry Realty is not affiliated with these organizations. Please contact each provider directly to confirm services, eligibility, and availability for your address.
