Richards is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in eastern Grimes County, Texas, United States.

The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad line passes the east side of the community and Lake Creek flows past to the east.

[2][3] The Richards Independent School District, Montgomery Independent School District and Anderson-Shiro Consolidated School District serve area students.

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.

[4] Richards first appeared as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S.