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Robertson County wildlife report and ag valuation rules
Checked November 6, 2026
Annual report only when the district asks
Robertson CAD asks for wildlife reports on a rotating schedule tied to its reappraisal plan; you only need to report if the district sends you a request. When asked, file by April 30 with pictures, receipts and logs.
| Annual report required? | Only when the district asks |
|---|---|
| Due date | April 30 |
| Source | Robertson Central Appraisal District (checked Nov. 6, 2026) |
What to keep for Robertson County
Whether or not Robertson County asks for a report this year, keep dated proof that you carried out at least three of the seven wildlife management practices in your plan:
- A log of each activity: the date, what you did, where and how much
- Dated photos of the work (feeders, water, brush piles, cleared brush)
- Receipts and invoices for feed, seed, materials and contractors
- Census sheets with dates, routes and numbers seen
Read our plain-English guide to the annual report (PWD-888) for the full 3-of-7 rule, or see deadlines for other counties.
Ag valuation in Robertson County
Running cattle, cutting hay or farming instead of managing for wildlife? These are the Robertson Central Appraisal District’s published degree-of-intensity standards for the 1-d-1 agricultural valuation.
Robertson CAD requires at least 5 acres in ag use, not counting the half-acre homesite or land with houses, unless the land adjoins qualified ag land owned by the same owner or a family member. Cattle: 1 animal unit per 5 acres of improved pasture, per 10 acres of native/brush, and per 15 acres of brush/wooded land. Goats, sheep and exotics need at least 1 animal unit per 5 acres. Horses qualify only as a breeding operation with at least 3 mares and 1 stud.
| Minimum acres | 5 acres (grazing) |
|---|---|
| Improved pasture | 5 acres per animal unit |
| Native pasture | 10–15 acres per animal unit |
| Hay | At least 5 acres in hay, cut at least twice a year, with fertilizer and weed and insect control. Only the part used for hay qualifies. |
| Crops and orchards | Cropland needs at least 15 acres (unless it adjoins more cropland) and typically one harvest a year. Orchards need at least 5 acres (14 pecan or 35 fruit trees per acre); Christmas trees at least 5 acres with 25 trees per acre. |
| Beekeeping | 5–20 acres. 6 hives for the first 5 acres, 7 hives for 10.1–15 acres, and 8 hives for 15.1–20 acres. |
| History and filing | Land must have been in ag use 5 of the past 7 years and be used for ag at least 6 months a year. Apply January 1–April 30; late applications get a 10% penalty and are not accepted once records are certified in July. Reapply if the district asks in writing. |
| Source | Robertson Central Appraisal District 1-d-1 Open Space Agricultural Policies/Procedures/Guidelines · checked Nov. 6, 2026 |
An animal unit is one cow (or cow-calf pair); a horse counts as one, and about five goats or sheep make one, though some districts count them differently. See what Texas requires for ag valuation. Your appraisal district has the final say, so call them if anything here doesn’t match your letter.
Who to contact in Robertson County
| Appraisal district | Robertson Central Appraisal District |
|---|---|
| Address | 108 Morgan St., Franklin, TX 77856 (mail: P.O. Box 998, Franklin, TX 77856-0998) |
| Phone | (979) 828-5800 |
| Local help with your plan | Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Robertson County |
The appraisal district decides your wildlife valuation and sets any report deadline, so call them if a letter or form doesn’t match what’s on this page. Your county AgriLife Extension office can help with a wildlife management plan.