Texas County Map

Texas County Maps

Texas has a whopping 254 counties, more than any other state in the U.S. The Lone Star State’s huge size is part of the reason with landscapes all over the place too. You’ve got deserts out west, piney woods in the east, plains up north, and coastal areas down south. Each county has its own mix of these features.

Texas Counties

Harris County has the highest population because it’s home to Houston, the state’s largest city. The county is really growing because of its job market and diversity. On the flip side, Loving County is the least populated in the whole country. It’s out in West Texas, mostly empty desert. Last count, it had less than 100 people. You’d be hard-pressed to find a gas station out there, let alone a Walmart.

Brewster County is the largest for size. It’s bigger than some states, covering over 6,000 square miles. Big Bend National Park takes up a good chunk of it. The smallest county is Rockwall County. It’s only about 149 square miles, which is tiny by Texas standards.

Texas counties have some quirks. Like how Deaf Smith County got its name from a guy who was actually deaf. Or how Zapata County had to move its entire county seat because the old one got flooded when they built a dam. The oldest county, Bexar County, dates back to Spanish rule in 1731. 

From the Panhandle to the Gulf Coast, counties are where Texans live, work, and argue about who makes the best barbecue. Whether you’re into big city life or prefer wide open spaces, there’s a county for you.