Franklin, Texas
Franklin is a small city in Robertson County, situated in the transitional country between Central and East Texas about 29 miles northwest of College Station. The surrounding landscape of gently rolling hills, pasture, and post oak woodland supports a rural economy long tied to ranching and farming.
Property here runs through the Robertson Central Appraisal District and the county tax office — the homestead exemption, the appraisal cap, protests, and any MUD, PID, or special districts all sit at the parcel level. The Robertson County notes below cover the practical details, with the official county directory for the appraisal district and tax office.
Robertson County notes
What to know around Franklin
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
Robertson County farm and ranch land may qualify for special appraisal based on productivity value, not market value.
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.
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.
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.
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