Robertson County, Texas

6 local notes for Robertson County — practical, plain-English, and pointed at the official source to confirm. Austin / Central Texas / Hill Country.

Money & Taxes

Property Tax

Robertson County Has Two Separate Tax Offices

The appraisal district sets your property value; the tax assessor-collector sends the bill — they are two different offices in Franklin.

Homestead Exemption

Homestead Exemption Can Lower Your Tax Bill

If your Robertson County home is your main residence, you may qualify for a homestead exemption that reduces what you owe in property taxes.

Ag Valuation

Farm and Ranch Land Can Be Taxed at Ag Value, Not Market Value

Farm and ranch land in Robertson County can be taxed on what it produces, not what it sells for. This can mean a much lower tax bill.

Home & Property

Water Wells

Robertson County Groundwater Is Managed by a Local District

If you drill a water well in Robertson County, the Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District sets the rules and may require a permit.

Outdoors

Public Hunting

Over 1,000 Acres of Public Hunting Land in Robertson County

TPWD's Annual Public Hunting Permit gives access to the Luminant Texas Unit in Robertson County, a 1,071-acre tract open for hunting and other outdoor use.

History & Culture

County History

Robertson County Has Had Five Different County Seats

Robertson County was founded in 1837 and moved its county seat five times before settling in Franklin — a history tied to early Texas settlement and Reconstruction.