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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.

Robertson County Home & Property

Robertson County falls inside the Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District (BVGCD). This local district covers both Brazos and Robertson counties. Its job is to manage how much groundwater gets pumped. It may require a permit before you drill a new well or a high-capacity well.

The main underground water source in this area is the Carrizo-Wilcox aquifer. It includes a layer called the Simsboro Sand, which produces good freshwater in this region.

If you are buying rural land and plan to use a private well, call the BVGCD before you drill. Ask about permit rules and local limits. The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) also keeps a database of well records and water levels. You can search it by location to learn more about wells near your land.

Source to confirm: TWDB — Brazos Valley GCD Management Plan

More Robertson County notes

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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