Petty, TX

Petty is a quiet rural community in southwestern Lamar County, Texas, with a population of around 140. Situated along Highway 82, it offers wide-open countryside, peaceful roads, and plenty of room to spread out. The area is largely made up of family homes and farmland, with Paris located about fifteen minutes to the east for grocery shopping, restaurants, medical care, and everyday essentials.

Families in Petty belong to the Chisum Independent School District. Students travel to campuses on the south side of Paris for classes, staying within the same school system from kindergarten through high school graduation. For higher education and career training, Paris Junior College is also a short drive down the road. Life in Petty combines a calm, rural setting with easy access to the services and conveniences of Paris.