Fisher County CAD – Property Search, Records & Appraisal District

Fisher County, Texas Property Guide

Find a Fisher County Parcel, Check Its Appraised Value and Complete the Correct Exemption, Protest, Tax or Deed Task

Fisher County property records include homes in Roby and Rotan, rural acreage, farms, ranches, business personal property, utilities, pipelines, minerals, leases and parcels identified mainly by abstract or legal description.

This guide explains the official Fisher CAD property search, interactive mapping, market and taxable values, 2026 exemption rules, Appraisal Review Board protests, agricultural appraisal, mineral accounts, property-tax payments and County Clerk land records.

Fisher CAD determines appraised values and exemptions. Local taxing units adopt tax rates, while Fisher CAD also provides the county’s official property-tax search and payment route.
Chief Appraiser Holly Bufkin
Fisher CAD phone 325-776-2733
Office hours 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Office location 107 E. North 1st, Roby

Important Upgrades to the Existing Fisher County CAD Article

Article Area Correct or Expanded Information Why It Helps the User
Property search The official search supports 2026 and prior years, parcel ID, account, owner, street, city, real property, mineral property, legal descriptions, abstracts, subdivisions and lease information. Rural and mineral properties may not be found through a normal street-address search.
Property-tax payments Fisher CAD’s website provides tax-due records and the official online payment route. The County Tax Assessor-Collector page mainly describes vehicle registration, titles and voter registration. It prevents users from calling the vehicle-registration office for an appraisal-district tax account.
Chief appraiser Fisher CAD’s current contact page identifies Holly Bufkin as Chief Appraiser. Older directory entries may identify an interim official.
2026 homestead amount The mandatory school-district residence homestead exemption is $140,000 beginning in 2026. Older articles may still show the previous $100,000 school exemption.
Age 65 or disabled exemption The mandatory additional school exemption for a qualifying owner age 65 or older or disabled is $60,000 beginning in 2026. The former mandatory additional amount was substantially lower.
2026 tax rates The latest complete rates published on Fisher CAD’s records page at review time are 2025 rates. Local entities generally propose and adopt 2026 rates later in the year. A 2025 rate should not be presented as an adopted 2026 rate.
Agricultural rollback Current Texas law generally calculates a 1-d-1 rollback for the three preceding years when a qualifying change of use occurs. Older documents may still contain references to a previous five-year rollback period.
County Clerk records The Fisher County Clerk’s official online system includes land records from 1980 to the present, with search access and purchasable images. CAD ownership and deed history are not substitutes for the recorded instrument.
Do not publish estimated 2026 tax rates as final. The appraisal value may already appear for 2026 while tax rates and final tax amounts are adopted later by each taxing unit.

Which Fisher County Office Handles the Property Task?

Fisher County Appraisal District Property searches, market values, taxable values, ownership records, exemptions, agricultural appraisal, maps, protests, tax-due searches and online property-tax payments.
Appraisal Review Board Formal protests concerning value, unequal appraisal, exemption denials, agricultural appraisal denials and other appealable appraisal-district actions.
Fisher County Clerk Deeds, deeds of trust, releases, liens, easements, oil and gas documents, plats, certified copies and official land-record history.
County Tax Assessor-Collector Motor-vehicle titles, vehicle registration, voter registration and other services listed by the county office.
Taxing units Fisher County, cities, school districts, the hospital district and groundwater district adopt their own property-tax rates.
Pritchard & Abbott Contract appraisal work for Fisher County mineral, utility and industrial accounts.
Surveyor or title company Exact boundaries, legal access, easements, mineral reservations, title defects and closing protection.
Texas property-tax attorney Complex ARB, arbitration, district-court, exemption, mineral, rollback or delinquent-tax matters.
Fast route: Search the property through Fisher CAD, copy the parcel ID and Geographic ID, verify the property type and legal description, review the tax summary, and then move to the correct form, protest or deed-record service.

Choose Your Fisher County Property Task

Best Fisher CAD Search Filter for Each Property Type

Information Available Best Search Filter What to Confirm
Parcel ID Parcel ID Owner, account, property type, legal description and tax year.
Geographic account number Account The complete account and ownership sequence.
Homeowner name Owner Name Property address, legal description and any adjoining lot.
Street address Street Number and Street Name City, owner, account and parcel ID.
Farm or ranch description Owner, Legal, Abstract or Parcel ID Survey, section, block, tract, acreage and agricultural value.
Subdivision lot Subdivision or Legal Description Lot, block, additions, city and matching map outline.
Mineral interest Mineral Property, Lease Number or Lease Name Owner interest, lease, abstract, operator and tax-due status.
Unknown tax balance Show Only Properties with Tax Due Tax year, base tax, penalty, interest and payment history.
Business account Owner, Account or Property Type Business name, location, personal-property value and rendition status.

How to Read a Fisher County CAD Property Record

Record Field What It Means What to Check
Parcel ID Fisher CAD’s internal property identifier. Use it when contacting CAD or opening the same record again.
Geographic ID or account A structured account number associated with the property. Compare it with the appraisal notice and tax statement.
Owner ID The database identifier connected to the listed owner. One owner ID may be associated with multiple parcels.
Property type Real estate, mineral, business personal property or another account class. Do not compare unlike property types.
Legal description Appraisal-district description of the tract, lot, survey, abstract or lease. Compare it with the recorded deed or mineral instrument.
Total acres Acreage carried in the appraisal record. Confirm against deeds and surveys before legal use.
Market value The district’s estimate of market value as of January 1. Land, improvements, condition, use and relevant market evidence.
Appraised value Value after an applicable homestead or non-homestead appraisal limitation. Whether a cap or limitation is actually shown.
Taxable value Value remaining for a taxing unit after applicable exemptions. Taxable value can differ for each taxing entity.
Exemptions Homestead, age 65, disability, veteran or other approved relief. Confirm that every expected exemption appears for the correct entity.
Base tax due Tax amount before some penalty, interest or collection charges. Open the full Tax Summary before paying.
Deed history Transfer information maintained for appraisal purposes. Use County Clerk records for the complete recorded instrument.
Legal-description warning: Fisher CAD states that legal descriptions and acreage are provided for appraisal research and should be independently verified before use in legal documents.

How to Use the Fisher CAD Interactive Map

The Fisher CAD map can help identify the general location of real property, neighboring tracts, roads and parcel relationships. Rural map searches work best when the parcel ID or legal description is known.

Useful for Parcel location, nearby ownership, rural tract context, adjoining accounts and preliminary acreage review.
Not legal proof of Exact boundary lines, mineral ownership, legal access, easements, fencing rights or title.
Cross-check with Recorded deed, subdivision plat, survey, title commitment and County Clerk documents.
1
Find the parcel ID first.

Copy the parcel ID, owner, legal description and Geographic ID from the property-search result.

2
Open the Interactive Map.

Search for the same parcel and verify its location against roads, towns and adjoining tracts.

3
Compare neighboring parcels.

Determine whether separate acreage, homesites, lots or mineral accounts exist under the same owner.

4
Check road and access context.

A visible road or path on aerial imagery does not automatically create legal access.

5
Use legal records for final decisions.

Obtain a deed, easements and survey before fencing, building, purchasing or dividing land.

Map warning: Never use an online CAD parcel line as the sole basis for a fence, building, well, pipeline, driveway or land-sale boundary.
Final mapping action: Open the official Fisher CAD Interactive Map.

Market Value, Appraised Value, Taxable Value and Tax Rates

These terms describe different parts of the Texas property-tax calculation. A higher market value does not always produce the same percentage increase in taxable value because appraisal limitations and exemptions may apply.

Estimated Tax = Taxable Value × Tax Rate ÷ 100
Value or Rate Meaning Important Limitation
Market value Fisher CAD’s estimate of what the property would sell for under prevailing market conditions as of January 1. It is an appraisal value, not a guaranteed selling price.
Appraised value Market value limited by an applicable homestead cap or temporary non-homestead limitation. Not every account qualifies for a limitation.
Taxable value Appraised value after exemptions applicable to a specific taxing unit. Each entity can show a different taxable value.
Tax rate Rate adopted by a county, city, school district or special district. Fisher CAD does not independently choose the entities’ tax rates.
Tax due Tax generated from taxable value and the adopted rate, plus applicable charges. Penalty, interest and collection fees can increase a delinquent balance.

2026 residence homestead appraisal cap

A qualifying residence homestead’s appraised value generally cannot increase by more than 10% over the prior year’s appraised value, plus the market value of new improvements. The limitation normally begins on January 1 of the tax year after the owner first qualifies for the residence homestead exemption.

2026 non-homestead circuit-breaker limitation

For 2026, qualifying real property that is not a residence homestead may receive a 20% appraisal limitation when its value is $5,320,000 or less. Agricultural land and certain other specially appraised property are excluded. The temporary provision is scheduled to expire after December 31, 2026 unless the law is changed.

2026 rate warning: Do not multiply a 2026 value by a 2025 rate and present the result as a final 2026 bill. Local taxing entities generally complete the rate-adoption process during August and September.

Latest Published Fisher County Tax Rates

The latest full rate table publicly listed in Fisher CAD’s annual records at editorial review was for tax year 2025. These rates are shown only as a prior-year reference.

Taxing Entity 2025 Rate Per $100 2026 Use
Fisher County 0.554359 Reference only; wait for the adopted 2026 rate.
Roby CISD 1.042500 Reference only; school rates and taxable values can change.
Roby City 0.552402 Applies only to property within the correct city taxing unit.
Rotan ISD 1.082500 Reference only; confirm the parcel’s school district.
Rotan City 0.501042 Applies only to property within Rotan’s taxing boundaries.
Fisher County Hospital District 0.263524 Reference only.
Clearfork Groundwater Conservation District 0.009938 Reference only.
Taxing-unit check: Some school-district boundaries cross county lines. Use the entity list on the individual parcel’s Tax Summary rather than guessing from the mailing city.
Final rate action: Review the newest reports on the Fisher CAD Data and Records page.

Fisher County Residence Homestead Exemptions for 2026

A residence homestead exemption can reduce taxable value and may activate appraisal limitations or tax ceilings. The home must be owned by an individual and used as that person’s principal residence.

Exemption or Protection 2026 State Requirement Main Qualification
General school homestead $140,000 of value exempted from school-district taxation. Ownership interest and principal-residence use.
Age 65 or older school exemption Additional $60,000 school exemption. Owner is age 65 or older and occupies the home.
Disabled-person school exemption Additional $60,000 school exemption. Owner meets the Social Security disability definition and occupies the home.
School tax ceiling Limits qualifying school taxes for age 65 or older or disabled homeowners. Approved exemption and continued homestead qualification.
Homestead appraisal cap Generally limits annual appraised-value growth to 10%, plus new improvements. Applies after the first qualifying year.
Local-option exemptions May be adopted by county, city, hospital or other qualifying units. Depends on the taxing unit’s adopted exemption.

How to apply

1
Confirm that Fisher CAD lists you as owner.

A recent purchase can sometimes qualify before the ownership transfer is fully visible online, but supporting closing documents may be required.

2
Confirm principal-residence use.

You cannot claim a general residence homestead exemption on another property in or outside Texas for the same year.

3
Complete Form 50-114.

Use Fisher CAD’s current Residence Homestead Exemption Application.

4
Prepare identification.

Fisher CAD states that homestead applications must include a driver’s-license copy or other information required by the Texas Property Tax Code.

5
Explain an address mismatch.

Additional affidavits or supporting documents may be required when the identification address does not match the homestead address.

6
Add age, disability or survivor information.

Submit the documentation required for each additional exemption being claimed.

7
File before May 1 when possible.

The normal deadline for most Texas exemption applications is April 30.

8
Use late-filing rights when eligible.

A residence homestead application may generally be filed up to two years after the original filing deadline. Other exemptions can use different late-filing periods.

9
Review the approval and taxable values.

Confirm that the correct exemptions appear for the county, school, hospital and any other applicable taxing units.

New-owner rule: An owner who acquires and occupies a home after January 1 may be eligible for a prorated general homestead exemption during the year when the previous owner did not already receive the same exemption.
Final homestead action: Download the application from the official Fisher CAD Forms page.

Disabled Veteran and Other Fisher County Exemptions

Exemption General Benefit Important Document
Disabled veteran rated 10%-29% $5,000 exemption on one qualifying property. VA or military disability documentation.
Disabled veteran rated 30%-49% $7,500 exemption on one qualifying property. VA or military disability documentation.
Disabled veteran rated 50%-69% $10,000 exemption on one qualifying property. VA or military disability documentation.
Disabled veteran rated 70%-100% $12,000 exemption on one qualifying property under the partial program. VA or military disability documentation.
100% disabled veteran homestead Total exemption of the qualifying residence homestead when statutory requirements are met. Qualifying VA rating and homestead evidence.
Surviving spouse Certain veteran, first-responder or military-survivor exemptions may continue. Death, service, marital-status and occupancy documents.
Charitable or religious property Potential exemption when ownership and actual use meet Texas law. Organizational, financial and property-use records.
Disaster-damaged property Temporary exemption may be available following a qualifying disaster declaration. Damage evidence and Form 50-312.
Do not combine percentage and total veteran programs automatically. The correct application depends on disability rating, property type, residence-homestead status and the specific Texas Tax Code provision.

Fisher County 1-d-1 Agricultural and Wildlife Appraisal

Fisher County’s local agricultural policies explain the intensity, history and documentation expected for grazing, farming, orchards, vineyards, livestock breeding, exotic-animal operations and wildlife management.

1-d-1 is a special appraisal based on agricultural productivity rather than an exemption from ownership or taxation. The property still has a market value, but qualifying land receives a lower agricultural-use value for tax purposes.

Qualification Area Fisher County Requirement Evidence to Prepare
Current agricultural use Land must be principally devoted to agriculture at the locally accepted degree of intensity. Lease, production records, receipts, photographs and management records.
Historical use Agricultural use generally must exist during five of the preceding seven years. Prior leases, sworn statements, Schedule F, sales and expense records.
Grazing operation Stocking, herd management, marketing and land management must match local standards. Livestock inventory, veterinary records, feed, leases and sale receipts.
Minimum animal units The local policy calculates required animal units from acreage and carrying capacity and generally requires at least two animal units for qualifying pasture calculations. Acreage, pasture class, livestock count and grazing plan.
Crop production Cultivation, planting, harvesting and marketing must represent a genuine agricultural operation. Seed, fertilizer, custom-work, harvest and sales records.
Wildlife management Land generally must already qualify under 1-d-1 and satisfy wildlife-management planning and activity requirements. Wildlife plan, maps, activity records, photographs and annual documentation.

Application steps

1
Identify every parcel in the operation.

Copy parcel IDs, legal descriptions, abstracts, acreage and owner information from Fisher CAD.

2
Read Fisher CAD’s Agricultural Policies and Procedures.

Compare the current use with local intensity standards before filing.

3
Complete Form 50-129.

Describe land use, acreage, ownership, operator information and agricultural-use history.

4
Prepare supporting evidence.

Useful records can include active leases, feed and veterinary invoices, seed and fertilizer invoices, farm-product sales, livestock sales and Schedule F.

5
File between January 1 and April 30.

A written request may provide an extension of up to 60 days when good cause is shown.

6
Understand late filing.

A late application may sometimes be filed before the ARB approves the appraisal records, but a penalty equal to 10% of the tax savings can apply.

7
Prepare for a field inspection.

Fisher CAD’s policy states that first-time applications are inspected before agricultural appraisal is granted.

8
Report a change of use.

Contact Fisher CAD before converting agricultural land to residential, commercial, industrial or another non-qualifying use.

Rollback-tax warning: Current Texas law generally recaptures the tax difference for the three preceding years when agricultural operations cease or qualifying land changes to a non-agricultural use. Obtain a written estimate before development or conversion.
Final agricultural action: Download the Fisher CAD agricultural application and local policies.

How to Search Fisher County Mineral and Lease Accounts

Fisher CAD contracts with Pritchard & Abbott for appraisal of mineral, utility and industrial accounts. Mineral ownership can be divided among many owners and may not match surface ownership.

1
Select Mineral Property in the official search.

Do not use only the real-property filter when researching royalty or mineral accounts.

2
Search by owner name.

Try individuals, trusts, estates, companies and prior owner names.

3
Search by lease number or lease name.

These fields can be more useful than a street address for oil, gas or mineral interests.

4
Compare abstract and legal information.

Confirm the survey, abstract, section, block and lease before relying on a match.

5
Review ownership percentage and tax history.

One lease can generate multiple accounts for different owners or ownership interests.

6
Use County Clerk records for legal ownership.

Search deeds, mineral deeds, reservations, assignments, leases, releases and probate documents.

Surface-versus-mineral warning: Owning the surface parcel does not prove ownership of all oil, gas or minerals beneath the property.

Fisher County Business Personal Property Renditions

Businesses that own taxable tangible personal property used to produce income may be required to file a rendition with Fisher CAD.

Rendition Task 2026 Timing Practical Action
Regular rendition deadline April 15, 2026 File the completed rendition by the statutory deadline.
Automatic extension Generally through May 15 when a written request is timely filed Request the extension before the original deadline.
Property information As of January 1 List inventory, equipment, furniture, machinery and other reportable property.
Late or omitted filing Penalty may apply Contact Fisher CAD rather than ignoring the account.
Final rendition action: Download the current Business Personal Property Rendition Form.

How to Protest a Fisher County CAD Appraisal

2026 deadline status: The usual Texas protest deadline is May 15 or 30 days after the appraisal district delivers the Notice of Appraised Value, whichever is later. For many 2026 accounts, the regular deadline has passed. Check the deadline printed on your notice because later notices and limited late-protest situations can use different dates.
Protest Issue Useful Evidence Weak Approach
Market value is excessive Recent comparable sales, appraisal, condition evidence and property-specific adjustments. Only stating that taxes increased.
Unequal appraisal Comparable appraised values adjusted for size, use, age, quality and location. Comparing unrelated or differently classified property.
Incorrect property characteristics Measurements, photographs, permits, demolition records and survey information. Unsupported verbal statements.
Agricultural appraisal denied Use history, leases, receipts, stocking data, farm income and management records. Owning rural acreage without proving qualifying agricultural use.
Exemption denied or cancelled Ownership, occupancy, identification, disability, veteran or organizational documents. Submitting the wrong exemption form.
Mineral value or ownership Division orders, royalty statements, production data and recorded mineral instruments. Using surface ownership as proof of mineral ownership.

Step-by-step protest process

1
Read the Notice of Appraised Value.

Confirm the property, tax year, proposed value and exact protest deadline.

2
Open the complete Fisher CAD record.

Review land, improvements, acreage, classification, exemption and value history.

3
Select every valid protest reason.

Common issues include market value, unequal appraisal, ownership, exemption, agricultural appraisal and property-description errors.

4
File Form 50-132 or use the official online protest service.

The Fisher CAD property page includes a File a Protest option. Online access can require registration and a unique account PIN.

5
Save proof of filing.

Keep the confirmation, email, fax transmission, certified-mail receipt or stamped copy.

6
Request the appraisal district’s evidence.

Review the sales, appraisal worksheets and other information Fisher CAD intends to use.

7
Discuss an informal resolution.

A factual correction or agreed value can sometimes be resolved before the formal ARB hearing.

8
Prepare a short evidence packet.

Lead with the requested value, strongest evidence and clear adjustments.

9
Attend the ARB hearing.

Present facts about value or appraisal treatment, not only the size of the tax bill.

10
Review further appeal options.

Depending on the property and dispute, options may include binding arbitration, the State Office of Administrative Hearings or district court.

Tax-payment protection: A pending protest or court appeal generally does not allow the owner to ignore the tax bill. Pay the required amount before delinquency to preserve appeal rights.
Final protest action: Start through the official Fisher CAD File a Protest service or call 325-776-2733.

Evidence Checklist for Fisher County Properties

Roby or Rotan residence
  • Correct living area and improvement details
  • Age, quality and condition
  • Foundation, roof or structural problems
  • Recent comparable sales
  • Interior and exterior photographs
  • Repair estimates and invoices
Farm or ranch
  • Survey, abstract, section and acreage
  • Pasture and cultivated-land classes
  • Water, fencing and road access
  • Agricultural-use history
  • Lease and production records
  • Comparable land sales
Commercial or business property
  • Building area and actual use
  • Occupancy and vacancy
  • Income and operating expenses
  • Functional or economic obsolescence
  • Business personal-property inventory
  • Qualified appraisal evidence
Mineral account
  • Lease and well identification
  • Ownership decimal
  • Production and decline information
  • Royalty statements
  • Division orders
  • Recorded assignments and reservations

How to Search and Pay Fisher County Property Taxes

Fisher CAD’s property-search system includes tax summaries, tax rates, taxable values, base tax due, payment history and an online payment workflow. The district’s annual report also describes delinquent-payment plans and a monthly prepayment escrow option.

Tax Event General Texas Timing Owner Action
Tax statements issued Usually during October after rates are adopted Confirm property, taxing units, exemptions and payment address.
Last regular payment day January 31 in most cases Pay the full balance or arrange an eligible installment option.
Tax becomes delinquent February 1 in most cases Request an exact payoff including penalty and interest.
Online payment posting Fisher CAD states that processing can take 3-5 days Do not immediately submit a duplicate payment.
Monthly prepayment escrow Fisher CAD states the first payment should begin before January 1 Contact the district for the current agreement and payment schedule.
Delinquent payment plan Subject to Fisher CAD approval and terms Request the plan before collection costs increase.

Safe payment steps

1
Open the official property record.

Confirm the parcel ID, account, owner, tax year and property description.

2
Open Tax Summary.

Review every taxing entity, tax rate, taxable value, base tax and payment history.

3
Check all years with tax due.

A current-year payment does not automatically clear a prior delinquent balance.

4
Start the payment from fishercad.org.

Do not choose a payment advertisement or unrelated third-party property site.

5
Choose electronic check or card.

Review any processor fee and the total amount before authorizing the transaction.

6
Verify the payment amount.

Make sure the amount includes the correct tax year and any current penalty, interest or collection charge.

7
Save the confirmation.

Keep the parcel ID, account, tax year, amount, payment method and confirmation number.

8
Allow time for posting.

Fisher CAD’s payment page states that payments may take three to five days to process and apply.

9
Contact the district before paying twice.

A pending payment may not appear immediately in the online property record.

No-tax-bill warning: Failure to receive a property-tax statement generally does not cancel the tax, penalty, interest, delinquency date or tax lien.
Final tax-payment action: Begin with the official Fisher CAD Property and Tax Search.

Installments, Escrow and Delinquent Payment Options

Age 65, disabled and qualifying veteran installments Eligible homestead owners may request four equal installments. When the normal delinquency date is February 1, the first payment and written notice are generally due before that date.
Monthly prepayment escrow Fisher CAD’s annual report says owners may make monthly payments toward the upcoming year when the first payment begins before January 1.
Delinquent payment plan Fisher CAD states that monthly arrangements may be available for delinquent taxes. Penalty, interest and collection charges can continue according to the agreement and law.
Four-Installment Stage Usual Deadline When Taxes Become Delinquent February 1 Required Action
First installment Before February 1 Pay one-fourth and provide written notice requesting installments.
Second installment Before April 1 Pay the second one-fourth installment.
Third installment Before June 1 Pay the third one-fourth installment.
Final installment Before August 1 Pay the remaining balance.
Request first: Do not divide the bill into four self-selected payments without confirming eligibility and giving the required written notice with the first installment.

How to Search Fisher County Deeds, Liens and Land Records

The Fisher County Clerk is the official recorder and custodian of deeds and other important public records. The county’s online system currently provides land-record searching from 1980 to the present.

1
Collect the Fisher CAD details.

Save the owner name, legal description, parcel ID, deed history and approximate transfer date.

2
Open the County Clerk’s official records page.

Use the online records link provided by Fisher County rather than a paid unofficial directory.

3
Use Guest Login for index research.

The county’s instructions state that guest access allows users to view index information and image previews.

4
Search grantor and grantee names.

Try present owners, previous owners, trusts, estates, companies and spelling variations.

5
Review the document type.

Look for deeds, deeds of trust, releases, liens, easements, mineral deeds, assignments, leases and restrictions.

6
Compare the legal description.

Owner names alone are not enough for rural, mineral or similarly named properties.

7
Purchase an image when needed.

The county states that users may search without a subscription and purchase available record images through the system.

8
Request an official copy.

The County Clerk currently lists ordinary copies at $1 per page and certified copies at $1 per page plus a $5 certification fee.

Title warning: A CAD record or one deed image is not a complete title search. Mineral reservations, probate, judgments, tax liens, easements and unreleased security instruments may require professional review.
Final deed-search action: Start from the official Fisher County Clerk page.

Fisher County Property Buyer Checklist

CAD and appraisal record
  • Correct parcel ID and Geographic ID
  • Owner and mailing address
  • Legal description and acreage
  • Land and improvement values
  • Homestead or agricultural appraisal
  • Real, mineral and personal-property accounts
Tax investigation
  • Every taxing unit
  • Current and prior tax years
  • Base tax, penalty and interest
  • Payment history
  • Delinquent payment agreement
  • Tax certificate or payoff where needed
Recorded documents
  • Current deed
  • Deeds of trust and releases
  • Judgment and tax liens
  • Easements and access
  • Mineral reservations and leases
  • Probate, trust or estate documents
Physical due diligence
  • Professional survey
  • Legal and physical access
  • Water and utility availability
  • Fences and encroachments
  • Flood, drainage and soil conditions
  • Current agricultural operation
Buyer warning: The seller’s homestead exemption, tax ceiling, agricultural appraisal, payment plan or mineral ownership does not automatically transfer to the buyer.

Local Fisher County Property Scenarios

Property Situation Important Checks Why It Matters
Roby residence City tax unit, Roby CISD, hospital district, homestead and improvement details. A city property has a different entity combination from rural acreage.
Rotan residence Rotan city, Rotan ISD, exemptions, property condition and adjoining lots. An adjoining vacant lot may have a separate parcel and tax account.
Rural homesite Homesite acreage, homestead use, agricultural remainder, access and utilities. The residence portion and qualifying agricultural land can receive different appraisal treatment.
Farm or ranch Five-of-seven-year history, intensity, leases, livestock, crops, water and rollback exposure. Rural ownership alone does not qualify land for 1-d-1 appraisal.
Vacant acreage Legal access, survey, utilities, flood risk, agricultural status and mineral reservations. A map outline does not establish buildability or legal access.
Mineral or royalty interest Lease name, lease number, operator, ownership decimal, production and recorded assignments. Mineral and surface interests may be separately owned and appraised.
Business property Rendition, equipment, inventory, location, depreciation and ownership. Business personal property can be taxable even when the business leases its building.
New construction January 1 status, new-improvement value, permits, completion and homestead-cap treatment. The value of new improvements is generally added outside the normal homestead cap.

How to Correct a Fisher CAD Property Record

Problem Correct Starting Point Evidence to Prepare
Incorrect mailing address Fisher CAD Parcel ID, owner name and signed address information.
Recent deed not reflected County Clerk, then Fisher CAD Recorded instrument number, date and deed copy.
Wrong acreage or legal description County Clerk, surveyor and Fisher CAD Deed, survey, plat and parcel map.
Building details are wrong Fisher CAD Measurements, photographs, permits or demolition records.
Homestead is missing Fisher CAD Form 50-114, identification and occupancy evidence.
Agricultural appraisal is missing Fisher CAD Form 50-129, use history, leases, income and production records.
Mineral owner or decimal is wrong Pritchard & Abbott/Fisher CAD and County Clerk Division orders, deeds, assignments, leases and royalty statements.
Payment is not posted Fisher CAD tax collection Confirmation number, account, tax year, amount and payment date.
Appraised value is disputed Fisher CAD and Appraisal Review Board Notice of Protest and value or unequal-appraisal evidence.

Fisher County Property Office Contacts

Office Current Contact Information Use This Office For
Fisher County Appraisal District Chief Appraiser: Holly Bufkin
107 E. North 1st Street
P.O. Box 516
Roby, TX 79543
Phone: 325-776-2733
Fax: 325-776-2636
Email: hbufkin@fishercad.org
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Closed for lunch: 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Appraisal, property search, exemptions, agricultural valuation, protests, maps and property-tax collection.
Fisher County Clerk County Clerk: Pat Thomson
Physical: 109 N. Angelo
Mailing: P.O. Box 368
Roby, TX 79543
Phone: 325-776-2401
Fax: 325-776-3274
Deeds, liens, mineral instruments, easements, plats, public records and certified copies.
Fisher County Tax Assessor-Collector Tax Assessor-Collector: Jonnye Lu Speck
100 N. Concho Street
P.O. Box 278
Roby, TX 79543
Phone: 325-776-2181
Fax: 325-776-2104
Vehicle titles, registration, voter registration and other county tax-office services.
Office-routing reminder: Fisher CAD’s official site is the primary property appraisal and property-tax payment route. The separately elected County Tax Assessor-Collector page mainly identifies motor-vehicle and voter-registration services.

Fisher County Appraisal District Office Map

The map below points to the Fisher County Appraisal District office at 107 E. North 1st Street in Roby.

Top 12 Fisher County CAD Property Search FAQs

1. What is Fisher County CAD?

Fisher County CAD means Fisher County Appraisal District. It appraises taxable property, maintains appraisal records, administers exemptions and special valuations and supports property-tax collection for participating taxing units.

2. What is the official Fisher County property-search website?

The official Fisher CAD property search is available through fishercad.org/Home/Search.

3. Can I search Fisher CAD by owner name or address?

Yes. The search supports owner name, street name, street number, city, parcel ID, account and other filters.

4. Can I search Fisher County mineral property?

Yes. Select Mineral Property and search by owner, lease number, lease name, account, abstract or related identifying information.

5. Does the Fisher CAD website show property taxes?

Yes. Individual records include a Tax Summary with taxing units, rates, taxable values, base tax due and payment information where available.

6. What is the 2026 Texas school homestead exemption?

The mandatory school-district residence homestead exemption is $140,000 beginning in 2026.

7. What is the 2026 exemption for homeowners age 65 or older or disabled?

Qualifying homeowners receive an additional mandatory $60,000 school-district exemption and may qualify for a school tax ceiling.

8. What was the normal Fisher County protest deadline for 2026?

The usual Texas deadline is May 15 or 30 days after delivery of the Notice of Appraised Value, whichever is later. The exact deadline printed on the notice controls.

9. Can I protest through the Fisher CAD website?

Yes. Fisher CAD provides an online protest route. Registration and a unique property PIN may be required.

10. What is the Fisher County agricultural appraisal deadline?

The normal deadline for a 1-d-1 application is April 30. Extensions and late filing before appraisal-roll approval may be available under limited conditions.

11. When are Fisher County property taxes due?

Texas property taxes are generally due by January 31 and become delinquent on February 1, unless a later delinquency date appears because the bill was mailed late or another rule applies.

12. Are Fisher CAD map lines and legal descriptions legally exact?

No. Appraisal-district maps, acreage and legal descriptions are for appraisal and research purposes and do not replace a recorded deed, title examination or professional survey.

Independent Editorial Notice

County-CAD.us is an independent informational website. It is not affiliated with Fisher County Appraisal District, the Fisher County Appraisal Review Board, Fisher County Clerk, Fisher County Tax Assessor-Collector, Pritchard & Abbott, any taxing entity or the State of Texas.

Appraised values, exemptions, agricultural requirements, protest deadlines, tax rates, balances, payment fees, officeholders, forms, office hours and procedures can change. Verify time-sensitive details through the responsible official office before filing, paying or making a property decision.

Editorial verification: July 15, 2026. This article was rebuilt using Fisher CAD’s official 2026 property search, contact page, forms, agricultural policies, Data and Records page, 2025 annual report, payment workflow, Texas Comptroller property-tax resources and the Fisher County Clerk’s official land-record instructions.

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