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

Agriculture

Cotton and Ranching Still Drive Fisher County's Agriculture

Fisher County has deep roots in cattle ranching and cotton farming, and agricultural land use affects how property is taxed and what restrictions may apply.

Outdoors

Hunting

Hunting in Fisher County: Seasons and Bag Limits

Fisher County sits in Texas's North Zone for deer and turkey, with specific bag limits and endorsement requirements hunters need to know before going afield.

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.