Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Company

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. It was an unusually quiet morning in the small town of Austin when a delivery driver pulled up to the Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Company. The sun was just beginning to peek over the rooftops, casting long shadows across the empty streets. As he approached the door, a friendly voice called out from inside: ‘Hey there, delivery guy! Do you want to join us for coffee?’ Turns out it was just a regular employee taking a break. The delivery driver shook his head with a smile and said goodbye—leaving behind not only the package but also a newfound appreciation for unexpected invitations.

2. A regular was paying his bill one afternoon when he noticed something odd on the counter—a tiny cowbell attached to a piece of string. Curious, he asked the clerk what it meant. Nobody seemed to know its purpose until someone mentioned that every time it jingled, their insurance premiums went down. Soon enough, everyone in town started watching for the little bell’s ring. One day, a delivery driver commented, ‘I wonder if I can make it jingle by driving really slow?’ Before anyone could stop him, he backed up outside and drove around in circles like a turtle on wheels. Needless to say, the whole office erupted into laughter—and so did the poor guy’s insurance rates.’

3. A little girl from Dallas was visiting her grandparents in Fort Worth and pestered them non-stop until they took her to the Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Company office for some fun. As soon as she walked through the door, she pointed excitedly at the ceiling and asked, ‘Grandma, why are there cows up there?’ An older gentleman behind the counter smiled warmly and replied, 'Those aren’t just any cows, sweetheart—those are our lucky charms!' The little girl giggled, not realizing that the ceiling was actually decorated with colorful plastic animals. Her grandmother shook her head and whispered to a nearby neighbor, 'She’ll grow out of it someday.'

4. On a particularly stormy night in Houston, a delivery driver pulled up to the Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Company with lightning crackling outside. As he stepped inside, the receptionist casually remarked, 'You look like you could use some insurance right now.' The delivery driver laughed and said, ‘I guess I do!’ Just then, another bolt of lightning struck nearby, causing everyone to jump. The receptionist smiled knowingly and motioned him towards an empty desk. ‘Sign here,’ she said, ‘and maybe next time Mother Nature decides to visit, you’ll be ready.’