Estray / Loose Livestock
If you own livestock in Nolan County, including areas within the city limits, we kindly request that you complete the Livestock Owner form below. This initiative is designed to aid the Sheriff’s Office in swiftly identifying the owners of loose livestock, which will facilitate their return without incurring costly impound fees. Your cooperation is essential in ensuring the well-being of our community and the efficient management of livestock-related incidents.
The information you submit will be kept confidential and will only be used to contact livestock owners in the event of an estray.
Questions and Answers
Q. This cow has been on my property for two months, can I claim it as mine.
A. No. When an animal (domestic) strays onto private property it is up to the property owner to report the estray.
Q. What are the fees for Estrays?
A. Hauling Fee $110.00, Feed – Horse/Mule $20.00 per day, Cattle $15.00 per day, Goat/Sheep $10.00 per day, Hogs $8.00 per day. Catch fee $25.00 per head, Sheriff fee $25.00 per head, County fee $25.00 per head, If horse needed to catch $100.00.
Q. What if the owner disagrees with amount of fees?
A. If owner disagrees with amount, owner may file petition with Justice of the Peace Office.
Q. What if owner comes forward to claim Estray after sale?
A. Within one (1) year after the date of sale, the original owner of the Estray may recover net proceed of sale. If owner has provided Affidavit of Ownership, Sheriff has approved Affidavit, Approved Affidavit has been filled with County Clerk Office and Sheriff has signed County Voucher directing payment.
TSCRA
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association has special rangers stationed throughout Texas and Oklahoma. Use this site to find your special ranger and learn more.
Texas Brand Registration
Texas requires that brands be re-registered in the county or counties in which you operate, every 10 years. Use this site to learn about the brand registration process and more.
Nolan County Coliseum
The Coliseum Complex is designed to accommodate a variety of events and regularly hosts large crowds for equine and livestock events, business and trade shows.