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• Nov 13, 2026in 12 days
  Apply for NRCS conservation cost-share (EQIP, CSP, ACEP) to be considered for 2027 money

  NRCS conservation programs

  Details and source

  NRCS takes applications year-round; apply by this date to be ranked for this fiscal year's funding.

  Date posted: NRCS Application Cutoff Dates page (Texas)

  Source: USDA NRCS · checked Nov 1, 2026
• Dec 1, 2026in 30 days
  Last day to buy 2027 pasture rain insurance (PRF)

  Crop insurance (RMA)

  Details and source

  Plans: Rainfall Index

  Date posted: USDA crop insurance (RMA)

  Source: USDA RMA · more · checked Aug 28, 2026
• Jan 1, 2027in 61 days
  Property values set for the tax year

  Texas property tax · January 1 every year · Tax Code Sec. 23.01(a)

  Details and source

  What the law says

  Date that taxable values (except for inventories appraised Sept. 1) and qualification for certain exemptions are determined for the tax year (Secs. 11.42(a), 23.01(a), 23.12(f)).

  Date posted: Texas Comptroller Property Tax Law Deadlines (Tax Code Sec. 23.01(a))

  Source: Texas Comptroller · checked Nov 1, 2026
• Feb 1, 2027in 92 days
  Last year's property taxes become delinquent if not paid

  Texas property tax · February 1 every year · Tax Code Sec. 31.02(a)

  Details and source

  What the law says

  Date that taxes imposed the previous year become delinquent if a bill was mailed on or before Jan. 10 of the current year (Secs. 31.02(a), 31.04(a)).

  Date posted: Texas Comptroller Property Tax Law Deadlines (Tax Code Sec. 31.02(a))

  Source: Texas Comptroller · checked Nov 1, 2026
• Mar 1, 2027in 120 days
  Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP): application and papers for 2026 losses are due by this date.

  FSA disaster programs · 7 CFR 1416.206(a)

  Details and source

  Rule: 7 CFR 1416.206(a) (FSA rule, Jan 17, 2025)

  Source: USDA FSA · checked Oct 18, 2026
• Mar 1, 2027in 120 days
  Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-raised Fish (ELAP): notice of loss, application and papers for 2026 losses are due by this date.

  FSA disaster programs · 7 CFR 1416.107

  Details and source

  Rule: 7 CFR 1416.107 (FSA rule, Jan 17, 2025)

  Source: USDA FSA · checked Oct 18, 2026
• Mar 1, 2027in 120 days
  Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP): notice of loss, application and papers for 2026 losses are due by this date.

  FSA disaster programs · 7 CFR 1416.305(b)

  Details and source

  Rule: 7 CFR 1416.305(b) (FSA rule, Jan 17, 2025)

  Source: USDA FSA · checked Oct 18, 2026
• Apr 15, 2027in 165 days
  Rendition deadline for business personal property (livestock, equipment)

  Texas property tax · April 15 every year · Tax Code Sec. 22.23(a)

  Details and source

  What the law says

  Last day to file renditions and property reports on most property types. Chief appraiser must extend deadline to May 15 upon written request (Sec. 22.23(a) and (b)).

  Date posted: Texas Comptroller Property Tax Law Deadlines (Tax Code Sec. 22.23(a))

  Source: Texas Comptroller · checked Nov 1, 2026
• Apr 30, 2027in 180 days
  Ag-use (1-d-1) special appraisal applications due to the appraisal district

  Texas ag-use valuation · April 30 every year · Tax Code Sec. 23.43(b)

  Details and source

  What the law says

  Certain applications for special appraisal or notices to chief appraiser that property no longer qualifies for 1-d agricultural land, 1-d-1 agricultural land, timberland, restricted-use timberland, recreational-park-scenic land and public access airport property (Secs. 23.43(b), 23.54(d) and (h), 23.75(d) and (h), 23.84(b) and (d), 23.94(b) and (d), 23.9804(e) and (i));

  Date posted: Texas Comptroller Property Tax Law Deadlines (Tax Code Sec. 23.43(b))

  Source: Texas Comptroller · more · checked Nov 1, 2026
• May 15, 2027in 195 days
  Rendition deadline if you asked in writing for the extension

  Texas property tax · May 15 every year · Tax Code Sec. 22.23(b)

  Details and source

  What the law says

  Last day to file renditions and property reports for most property types if an extension was requested in writing. Chief appraiser may extend deadline an additional 15 days for good cause (Sec. 22.23(b)).

  Date posted: Texas Comptroller Property Tax Law Deadlines (Tax Code Sec. 22.23(b))

  Source: Texas Comptroller · checked Nov 1, 2026
• May 15, 2027in 195 days
  Protest deadline with the appraisal review board (or 30 days after your notice, if later)

  Texas property tax · May 15 every year · Tax Code Sec. 41.44(a)(1)

  Details and source

  What the law says

  Last day to file most protests with ARB (or by 30th day after notice of appraised value is delivered, whichever is later) (Sec. 41.44(a)(1)).

  Date posted: Texas Comptroller Property Tax Law Deadlines (Tax Code Sec. 41.44(a)(1))

  Source: Texas Comptroller · checked Nov 1, 2026
• Jul 1, 2027in 242 days
  Unpaid taxes reach the full 12% penalty

  Texas property tax · July 1 every year · Tax Code Sec. 33.01(a)

  Details and source

  What the law says

  Date that delinquent taxes incur total 12 percent penalty (Sec. 33.01(a)).

  Date posted: Texas Comptroller Property Tax Law Deadlines (Tax Code Sec. 33.01(a))

  Source: Texas Comptroller · checked Nov 1, 2026
• Dec 31, 2027in 425 days
  Ag/timber registration number expires (renew by then)

  Texas ag/timber number

  Details and source

  Numbers are renewed every four years. Put the expiration date on exemption certificates you give retailers.

  Date posted: Texas Comptroller ag/timber page, "Ag/Timber Number Expiration Dates"

  Source: Texas Comptroller · more · checked Nov 1, 2026

FSA disaster programs

• Mar 1, 2027in 120 days
  Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP)

  Application and papers for 2026 losses are due by this date. Rule: March 1 after the year of the loss (next business day if it falls on a weekend). Source: 7 CFR 1416.206(a), set by FSA's final rule of Jan 17, 2025 · checked Oct 18, 2026
• Mar 1, 2027in 120 days
  Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-raised Fish (ELAP)

  Notice of loss, application and papers for 2026 losses are due by this date. Rule: March 1 after the year of the loss (next business day if it falls on a weekend). Source: 7 CFR 1416.107, set by FSA's final rule of Jan 17, 2025 · checked Oct 18, 2026
• Mar 1, 2027in 120 days
  Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP)

  Notice of loss, application and papers for 2026 losses are due by this date. Rule: March 1 after the year of the loss (next business day if it falls on a weekend). Source: 7 CFR 1416.305(b), set by FSA's final rule of Jan 17, 2025 · checked Oct 18, 2026
• no fixed date
  FSA Emergency Loans (after a disaster designation)

  Within 8 months of the county's disaster designation; your FSA office has the exact date.

Report a loss to your county FSA office early; they tell you what records to keep. Information only. FSA decides eligibility.

• Nov 20, 2026

  next release
  Cattle on Feed

  USDA NASS

  Feedlot inventory, placements and marketings (Texas is a top state). Monthly, 2 p.m. Central.

  Date posted by USDA ESMIS, Upcoming releases

  Also posted: Dec 18, 2026

  Last released Oct 23, 2026 · read it (PDF)

  Source: USDA ESMIS · NASS calendar · as of Nov 1, 2026
• Nov 10, 2026

  next release
  World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE)

  USDA World Agricultural Outlook Board

  USDA's monthly supply, demand and price forecasts for grains, oilseeds, cotton and livestock.

  Date posted by USDA Office of the Chief Economist, WASDE release dates

  Also posted: Dec 10, 2026, Jan 12, 2027

  Last released Oct 9, 2026 · read it (PDF)

  Source: USDA ESMIS · WASDE schedule · as of Nov 1, 2026
• confirm at source

  next release
  Cattle (inventory)

  USDA NASS

  Size of the U.S. and Texas cattle herd, cows and replacement heifers. Twice a year (January and July).

  Not posted yet on ESMIS, NASS calendar. Cownty checks daily and shows the date once USDA posts it.

  Last released Jul 24, 2026 · read it (PDF)

  Source: USDA ESMIS, confirm the next date here · NASS calendar · as of Nov 1, 2026

Fetched Nov 1, 2026.