The Nueces County Tax Office provides three basic services to the County - property tax collection, voter registration, and vehicle registration.

In 2004 the Nueces County Tax Office issued license plates/stickers for over 253,291 vehicles, processed 74,759 title transfers, and 22,543 handicap placards, 1,247 beer and wine permits were issued and over $390 million dollars in property taxes was collected and disbursed.

The Tax Office collects ad valorem property taxes for Nueces County and 31 other taxing entities, which include six (6) municipalities, twelve (12) school districts, and eight (8) special districts.  The office also collects taxes for the downtown management district as well as collecting the State mandated vehicle inventory tax.

The voter registration office maintains the records of approximately 190,829 voters in Nueces County.  The office also keeps the voter rolls up to date and provides voter information to every voting precinct.