Roby, Texas
Roby is a small city in Fisher County, roughly 43 miles northwest of Abilene in the rolling plains of West Texas. The surrounding country is a patchwork of cotton fields and rangeland characteristic of the Rolling Plains region, where farming and ranching are the dominant industries. It is a rural agricultural community set well away from any large city.
Property here runs through the Fisher 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 Fisher County notes below cover the practical details, with the official county directory for the appraisal district and tax office.
Fisher County notes
What to know around Roby
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.
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.
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.
Nearby
Places near Roby
Nearby counties
Local notes for nearby counties
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Taylor County
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