Fisher County, Texas
6 local notes for Fisher County — practical, plain-English, and pointed at the official source to confirm. West Texas / Permian / Trans-Pecos.
Money & Taxes
Property Tax
Who Handles Your Property Tax in Fisher County
Two separate offices handle property taxes in Fisher County — one appraises your property's value and one collects the tax.
Exemptions
Homestead and Ag Exemptions Can Cut Your Tax Bill
Fisher County property owners who live on their land or farm it may qualify for exemptions that lower their taxable value.
Home & Property
Outdoors
History & Culture
Local Economy
Oil and Gas Has Shaped Fisher County Since the 1920s
Oil was discovered in Fisher County in 1928 and has been part of the local economy ever since, alongside cotton and cattle.
Local History
How Fisher County and Roby Got Their Names
Fisher County was named for a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence. Its county seat was chosen in an election where one voter turned out to be a dog.