BOBBY NORRIS
Owner
Bobby Norris Farm and Ranch Realty, LLC

First and foremost, I am a husband and father. I’ve spent a lifetime ranching and working around cattle, land and horses. Today, I own Bobby Norris Farm and Ranch Realty, serve on boards dedicated to preserving Western heritage, and support charitable efforts, including the Bobby Norris Roundup for Autism, which I founded nearly 40 years ago.
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PRESSING QUESTIONS
How I knew this was my passion
I grew up around land and livestock. It was always part of my life, and I knew early this was the work I wanted to do.
Biggest challenges in my career
Uncertainty. Land, markets, and timing can shift quickly. You have to stay steady and make decisions that hold up over time.
My first job and what it taught me
Ranch work. It taught me discipline, responsibility, and the importance of helping others. Show up early, do the job right, and take care of people along the way.
A nonprofit I wish more people knew about
Bobby Norris Roundup for Autism. It brings people together to support families navigating life with autism, helps fund the Autism Treatment Center, and reminds people they are never alone.
What keeps me coming back to my job every day
Helping people find a farm and ranch property they can call home. The land comes with responsibility. You are taking care of something that matters and carrying on a way of life.
Best career moment so far
Watching the Bobby Norris Roundup for Autism impact generations of families and bring this community together year after year.
A skill I never expected to need in this field
Fundraising. It takes relationships, trust and the ability to bring people together around something that matters.
One practice I use to maintain my mental health
Spending time outside. The land has a way of resetting everything.
Best advice I ever received
Your word is your reputation. Keep it.
The one thing I wish people knew about my field
It is not just buying and selling land. It is stewardship, patience, and long-term relationships.
The first thing I do to course-correct when I hit a wall
Step away, get outside, and focus on the next right move.
IN THE DETAILS
HometownFort Worth |
I can’t start my day untilCoffee |
HobbiesRanching, roping, cutting, fishing, and watching my children grow into amazing adults. |
Last good readThe Bible |
Favorite meal in townBella Italia |
Best recent local discoveryThe Bowie House |
Most-used appText |
First carPickup… or maybe a horse. |
Sunday routineCatching up with family |
Favorite sports teamTCU Horned Frogs |
