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Anderson County Judge
Anderson County Judge: Holds trials for criminal and probate cases, on the official site of the office that keeps it.
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Anderson County Appraisal District
Anderson County Appraisal District, the office that values property for tax, with parcel data, assessment records and appeal information.
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Police & jail
Anderson County Sheriff's Office
Anderson County Sheriff's Office, the elected county law enforcement office, with incident reports, warrants and jail information as the office publishes them.
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Vital records
Anderson County Office of Texas Public Health Department
Anderson County Office of Texas Public Health Department, the public health office for the county, with clinic, immunization and family health program information.
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Anderson County Clerk
Anderson County Clerk, 500 N Church Rm 10, Palestine, 903-723-7402: birth, death and marriage records, probate since 1846 and indexes to handwritten land records from 1846.
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Anderson County Census
United States Census Bureau figures for Anderson County, Texas, with population, housing, income and business counts from the latest estimates.
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Anderson County Court at Law
Anderson County Court at Law, with the court location, contacts and the case records this office keeps.
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Anderson County Emergency Management
Anderson County Emergency Management: Help, information and planning for natural and manmade emergencies.
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Anderson County Victim Assistance
Anderson County Victim Assistance: Information, resources and financial assistance to crime victims.
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Anderson County Public Schools
Anderson County Public Schools: Information for students, parents and teachers, on the official site of the office that keeps it.
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City of Palestine Economic Development Corporation
City of Palestine page for the Palestine Economic Development Corporation, which works to grow the local economy by supporting businesses in the Anderson County seat.
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- Texas Department of Parks and WildlifeTexas hunting seasons for Anderson County
- City of Palestine, TXCity clerk and recorded documents
- Anderson County DirectoryPhone directory of county offices
- Anderson County CollectionsEnforce and maximize the collections of court
- Anderson County Property SearchFind property by name, account number or address
- Anderson County Extension OfficeInformation and education in agriculture, family and consumer sciences
- Anderson County Freedom of InformationWhere and how to request public information from the county government.
- Anderson County ElectionsAnderson County Elections Administrator Registered voters and election information in Anderson County 703 N. Mallard, Ste 116 Palestine, Texas 75802 (903) 723-7855 Phone (903) 723-1223 FAX
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About public records in Anderson County
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Anderson County at a glance
- State
- Texas
- County seat
- Palestine
- Population
- 57,922
- Area
- 1,078 sq mi
- Founded
- 1846
- Cities and towns
- 7
Anderson County offices and records
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Anderson County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order in the unincorporated areas of Anderson County. The office is also involved in community outreach programs and has specialized divisions such as the narcotics unit and a K-9 unit to address specific law enforcement needs.
Police Departments. In addition to Anderson County Sheriff's Office, law enforcement in Anderson County is provided by municipal police departments, including the Palestine Police Department and the Frankston Police Department. These agencies are responsible for policing within their respective city limits and work in coordination with the Sheriff's Office on major crimes and investigations. The Palestine Police Department, for instance, handles urban law enforcement issues, while the Sheriff's Office covers rural areas, making sure of full coverage across Anderson County.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Anderson County Sheriff's Office, located at 1200 East Lacy Street, Palestine, TX 75801, is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of Anderson County. Anderson County Jail, operated by the Sheriff's Office, houses inmates awaiting trial and those serving sentences for misdemeanor convictions. Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) governs access to arrest records and booking information.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in Anderson County are maintained by Anderson County Sheriff's Office. Arrest records provide crucial information for legal proceedings and background checks, and the Sheriff's Office ensures that these records are accessible to the public while complying with state privacy laws.
Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Anderson County are taken and retained by Anderson County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These booking photos are part of the public record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office website or by request.
To search for someone recently arrested in Anderson County, Texas, you can contact the Anderson County Jail, located at 1200 E. Lacy Street, Palestine, TX 75801. The jail provides an inmate lookup process through their website or by calling their main line at (903) 729-6068. Anderson County Appraisal District (ACAD), located at 1103 North Link Street, Palestine, TX 75801 (phone: 903-723-2275), maintains property tax records, ownership information, property valuations, and exemption data. 825 Spring Street, Palestine, TX 75801 • Phone: 903-729-6066
Abandoned mine records
Old mine workings in Anderson County
Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.
From the old mine records
What is on record in Anderson County
- Old mine sites
- 7
- Sites with no status in the records
- 4
- Still producing
- 2
- Main minerals
- Halite; Clay
- Holes drawn on the old survey maps
- 14
- Shafts and tunnels
- 0
- What they are
- gravel pit
- Maps surveyed
- 1964 to 1984
- Sources
- USGS mineral file and USGS topographic mine features
Is an old working under a property here?
The mine records hold 13 named mine sites inside the county, 7 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 14 holes drawn inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels. The minerals the records name are Halite; Clay.
A point in either file is a location, not a property line: the sheet shows the opening on the surface, not the rooms under it. The record that shows what runs under a parcel is the mine map. The OSMRE National Mine Map Repository holds scanned underground mine maps and answers requests for a named mine or an area.
Texas mine map and abandoned mine records
- Railroad Commission of Texas, Abandoned Mine Land data mapThe commission's map of abandoned mine land sites (a Power BI map).
- Railroad Commission of Texas, Abandoned Mine Land ProgramThe Surface Mining division program that reclaims pre 1977 mines and closes dangerous underground openings by backfilling, capping or gating.
Named workings recorded in Anderson County (13 shown, 14 unnamed on the map)
- (Facility) Aluminum Co of America SmelterAluminum, Contained or Metal | Plant
- Palestine PitClay | Past Producer
- Keechi Salt DomeGypsum-Anhydrite, Halite | Occurrence
- Concord Salt DomeHalite | Occurrence
- Elkhart Salt DomeHalite | Occurrence
- Palestine MineHalite | Past Producer
- Brushy Creek Salt DomeHalite, Gypsum-Anhydrite, Limestone, General | Occurrence
- Bethel Salt DomeHalite, Limestone, General, Gypsum-Anhydrite | Occurrence
- KeechiSalt | Unknown
- Palestine SaltSalt | Unknown
- Jomack Pit & PlantSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer
- Palestine LimestoneStone, Crushed/Broken | Unknown
- Southern Clay Products PlantTalc-Soapstone, Ball Clay | Producer
Disclaimer: The mine information here is for general information only. Old mine records can be incomplete, outdated or wrong, and finding nothing here does not mean there is nothing there. Check with the mine map office named here before you rely on it, and have a qualified engineer look at any ground you are worried about. PublicRecordCenter.com assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from the use of this information.
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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Anderson County, Texas?
Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Anderson County Sheriff or a city police department in Anderson County. Ask that agency for its record. Texas Business and Commerce Code chapter 109 covers businesses that publish criminal record information, arrest photographs included, taken from public records or bought from DPS and that charge $150 or more to remove it or any fee to correct it; they must keep it complete and accurate and may not publish records they know are expunged or under an order of nondisclosure.
How do I get a criminal background check in Anderson County, Texas?
The Texas criminal history record comes from the Texas Department of Public Safety, Crime Records. Run an online name based search of deferred adjudication and conviction records through the DPS Criminal History Conviction Name Search, or have fingerprints taken by appointment at a DPS FAST location. Fee: $10.00 for a name based check done offline through DPS; $15.00 for a fingerprint based check, plus $10 for fingerprinting at a FAST location.
How can I look up sex offenders in Anderson County, Texas?
Search the Texas Department of Public Safety Sex Offender Registry, or every state at once on the National Sex Offender Public Website run by the U.S. Department of Justice.
How do I register to vote in Anderson County, Texas?
Register with the county voter registrar or through the Texas Secretary of State, Elections Division. Texas has no online voter registration. Your county voter registrar must receive your application at least 30 days before an election; you can fill out the application online, but you must print, sign and mail it to the registrar.
How do I look up property records in Anderson County, Texas?
Deeds and other recorded land documents in Anderson County are kept by the Anderson County clerk. Property values are set by the county appraisal district, and tax bills come from the county tax assessor-collector. Source: official state page.
How do I get a birth or death certificate in Anderson County, Texas?
Certified birth and death certificates for Texas come from the Texas Department of State Health Services, Vital Statistics. You can get vital records in the county, city or district where the event occurred, and some local offices also provide birth records from anywhere in the state. Online at Texas.gov, by mail to Texas Vital Statistics, Department of State Health Services, P.O. Box 12040, Austin, TX 78711-2040, or in person at the Austin office or a local office. Fee: $22.00 for a certified birth certificate, long or short form.
How do I find business license records in Anderson County, Texas?
Business entity filings are searched with the Texas Secretary of State, Business and Public Filings. The State of Texas does not require a general business license; the Governor's Business Permit Office says local permit requirements must also be met.
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