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Cherokee County Public Records Directory
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About Cherokee County, Texas
Cherokee County is located in the eastern part of Texas and is part of the Tyler-Jacksonville Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county seat is Rusk.
The county government is organized into three commissioners courts, which are responsible for setting the county's tax rate, adopting the budget, and making policy decisions. The county is also served by a sheriff's office, a district attorney's office, and a county court.
The county is served by two school districts, the Rusk Independent School District and the Jacksonville Independent School District. The county also has several private schools.
The economy of Cherokee County is largely based on agriculture, with the county's major crops being cotton, corn, and soybeans. The county also has a strong manufacturing sector, with several major employers located in the area.
The county government is organized into three commissioners courts, which are responsible for setting the county's tax rate, adopting the budget, and making policy decisions. The county is also served by a sheriff's office, a district attorney's office, and a county court.
The county is served by two school districts, the Rusk Independent School District and the Jacksonville Independent School District. The county also has several private schools.
The economy of Cherokee County is largely based on agriculture, with the county's major crops being cotton, corn, and soybeans. The county also has a strong manufacturing sector, with several major employers located in the area.
Circuit Court Address
Cherokee County Texas Court
Address: 100 W. Houston St., Rusk, TX 75785
Phone: (903) 683-7395
Fax: (903) 683-7396
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Cherokee County Public Records
Cherokee Criminal Records and Clerk Filings
Request civil and criminal court case information P.O. Drawer C Rusk, Texas 75785 Phone: 903-683-6908
Cherokee County Directory
Index of county departments
Cherokee County Clerk
Official birth and death certificates and marriage licenses
Cherokee County Microfilm Records
Search a library of public records available on microfilm
Cherokee County Tax Assessor and Collector
Assess and collect all county property taxes
Cherokee County Tax Payments
Pay property taxes online
Cherokee County Appraisal District
Information on property appraisal for tax purposes
Cherokee County Budgets
View fiscal budget for the county
Cherokee County Auditor
Find information on all financialtransactions of the county
Cherokee County Treasurer
Chief custodian of all county funds
Cherokee County Employment
Find job openings in county government
Cherokee County AgriLife Extension Office
Programs on agriculture, 4H, animal health commission
Cherokee County Data
Where to find Cherokee County Data
Cherokee County Health Department
Providing public health services and programs
Cherokee County Emergency Management
Contact information for Emergency Management Coordinator
Cherokee Civic Theatre
Find opportunities for cultural and artistic enrichment
Cherokee County Airport
Find airport location, pilot information, services and programs
Cherokee County Voter Registration
Confirm you are registered to vote
Cherokee County Sheriff's Office
Chief law enforcement officer of the county
Cherokee County Community Supervision and Corrections
Find information on the county adult probation services
Cherokee County Sex Offender Search
Locate offenders in the Cherokee County area
Cherokee County Real Property Evaluation
Evaluation of state agency controlled real property
Cherokee County History
Find general history of the people and places area
Cherokee County Notices and Events
View public notices, events and meeting agendas
Hunting Seasons for Cherokee County
Find upcoming seasons for deer, turkey, quail and dove
Cherokee County Census
Get quick facts on the people, business and geography
Cherokee County Financial Reports
Look up budget, annual financial reports, check registers and utilities
Cherokee County Courts
Search Cherokee county district courts for felony criminal and civil cases. Obtain case information from Justice of the Peace Courts on criminal misdemeanor cases and small claims cases. Contact the appellate court for information on cases brought back on appeal.
Cherokee County District Attorney
Information on criminal misdemeanor cases and civil suits 135 S Main St Rusk, TX 75785 903-683-2573
Cherokee County Justice of the Peace Courts
Original jurisdiction in criminal matters of misdemeanor cases
Cherokee County Court at Law
Misdemeanor criminal cases and civil cases filed in the county
Cherokee County District Clerk
Registrar, recorder of all court pleadings, instruments, and papers
Twelfth Court of Appeals
Appellate jurisdiction of both civil and criminal cases
Cherokee County Judge
Leads the five member commissioners court
Cherokee County Attorney
Works with law enforcement officers in investigation of cases
Cherokee County Commissioners Court
Sets the budget for all county departments and adopts a tax rate
Cherokee County Constables Precinct 1 through 4
Executive officer of the justice of the peace courts
Cherokee County Texas Local Records and Information
City of Alto Texas
Access Alto public records from individual government agencies.
City of Alto Records
Request public documents from the city of Alto
Alto Administrators and Officials
Elected official and administrators in the city of Alto.
City of Jacksonville
Official online community resource to Jacksonville Texas
Jacksonville Public Library
Best sellers catalog ancestry and online resources
Jacksonville Independent School District
Academics administration and service for Jacksonville ISD
Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce
Learn about business and community affairs
City of New Summerfield
New Summerfield city hall information and public services
Rusk Independent School District
Listing to Rusk ISD departments and services
Rusk Chamber of Commerce
Calendar and events for the community of Rusk Texas
Wells Independent School District
Athletics staff library and administration resources