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Guadalupe River and Canyon Lake country between Austin and San Antonio.
Comal County sits on the I-35 corridor between Austin and San Antonio, with New Braunfels as the county seat. The Guadalupe River runs through Canyon Lake and the western hills, and the Comal River begins at Comal Springs in New Braunfels.
Growth from both metro areas means much of the county's acreage is bought for homesites and estates, with larger ranches to the west and north around Spring Branch and Fischer. Edwards Aquifer rules apply across the county, and its habitat conservation plan sets seasonal limits on clearing warbler habitat.
Nearly all of Comal County is inside the Comal Trinity district, and the Edwards Aquifer Authority also regulates Edwards wells in the eastern part of the county.
Comal Trinity Groundwater Conservation District
Covers nearly the entire county
Covers about 41% of the county (overlapping)
Surface water in Texas belongs to the state, so river or creek frontage does not by itself carry a right to divert water. Confirm any existing surface-water permits and well records as part of due diligence.
Texas open-space (1-d-1) valuation taxes qualifying land on its agricultural productivity instead of market value. In this county it is administered by the Comal County appraisal district.
A buyer must apply in their own name, generally by April 30, to keep the valuation. Wildlife-management use requires land already under agricultural valuation and at least three of seven qualifying practices. Changing the land to a non-agricultural use triggers a rollback tax for the previous three years, according to the Texas Comptroller.
Comal County Regional Habitat Conservation Plan: Participation is voluntary, but participants must stop clearing golden-cheeked warbler habitat from March 1 through July 31, when the birds may be nesting.
Parts of Comal County fall under the TCEQ Edwards Aquifer Protection Program, which can require an approved plan before construction or land clearing.
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Comal County is covered by more than one district: Comal Trinity Groundwater Conservation District; Edwards Aquifer Authority. Some areas overlap, and which rules apply depends on the exact tract and the aquifer a well draws from. Confirm the district for the specific parcel and any permit conditions before closing.
Texas open-space (1-d-1) valuation taxes qualifying land on its agricultural productivity rather than market value. The Comal County appraisal district administers it. A new owner must apply in their own name, generally by April 30, to keep it. Wildlife-management use requires land already under agricultural valuation and at least three of seven qualifying practices. If the land changes to a non-agricultural use, the Texas Comptroller describes a rollback tax for the previous three years.
They can. Participation is voluntary, but participants must stop clearing golden-cheeked warbler habitat from March 1 through July 31, when the birds may be nesting. Parts of the county are also under TCEQ Edwards Aquifer rules, which can require an approved plan before construction or clearing. An environmental consultant can tell you whether a specific tract is affected before you plan improvements.
New Braunfels, the county seat, is about 48 road miles from downtown Austin. Drive times vary by route and traffic, and individual ranches can be well off the highway on county roads. Confirm road access and travel time to the specific property as part of your visit.
Information compiled from public agency sources and last reviewed 2026-10-16. District boundaries and rules change; confirm details with the agencies linked above. Paragon Realty Group, brokered by eXp Realty, LLC, does not provide legal, tax, survey, or environmental advice.