Comanche County

Comanche County, Texas is located in the central part of the state, approximately 100 miles southwest of Fort Worth. Established in 1856 and organized in 1858, Comanche County was named after the Comanche Native Americans who historically inhabited Comanche County. Comanche County seat is Comanche area, a city that is the governmental and economic hub for Comanche County. Comanche County includes approximately 948 square miles of rolling hills, prairies, and agricultural land. According to recent estimates, Comanche County population is around 13,500 residents. The terrain features characteristic Central Texas scene with oak trees, limestone outcroppings, and several creeks and tributaries. Major communities include the City of Comanche area, De Leon, and Gustine. Comanche County is known for its ranching heritage, pecan production, and Old Cora courthouse ruins, a historic limestone structure that remains a popular landmark. Comanche County Courthouse, built in 1939-1940 in Art Deco style, stands prominently in downtown the local community at 101 South Austin Street. County government offices are housed within this building, including Comanche County Clerk's office, which maintains vital records, court documents, and land records. Comanche County Tax Assessor-Collector's office, also located in the courthouse, handles property tax assessments and collections. Comanche County's economy has historically centered on agriculture, particularly cattle ranching, dairy farming, and peanut cultivation, though tourism related to historic sites and outdoor recreation has grown in importance.

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• Arrest records and booking information are considered public information under the Texas Public Information Act, codified in Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code, and can be requested from the Sheriff's Office.
• Written requests should specify the individual's name and approximate date of arrest.
• Mugshot photographs and booking photos are generally available through public records requests submitted to the Sheriff's Office, though the agency may charge copying fees as permitted under state law.
• Texas Government Code Section 552.108 allows agencies to charge reasonable fees for copies of public records.

Jail & Inmate Records

• The bond and bail process follows Texas state law, allowing for the release of detainees upon payment of a set amount or through a bail bondsman.

Mugshots & Booking Photos

• Comanche County Clerk provides access to case files, dockets, and judgments during regular business hours, typically Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Certified copies of court documents can be obtained for statutory fees, generally $1.00 per page plus certification fees.
• Online case access may be limited; most records searches require in-person or written requests to the appropriate clerk's office.

• Document recording fees are established by Texas Local Government Code and typically include $25 for the first page and $4 for each additional page, though fees vary by document type.
• The Appraisal District provides property searches through their office and may offer limited online access to appraisal data.
• Certified copies of recorded documents can be obtained from the County Clerk for statutory fees.

Vital records for this county include birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates issued under state vital statistics law.

• Birth certificates typically cost $23 for the first copy and $23 for each additional copy ordered simultaneously.
• Death certificates follow similar fee structures.
• The Texas Department of State Health Services offers online ordering through VitalChek for an additional processing fee, with expedited service available.
• Processing times vary from immediate issuance for in-person requests to 2-3 weeks for mail orders, longer during peak periods.

Business records, licenses, and permits for this county are processed by the County Clerk and local government offices.

• The SOSDirect online system at www.sos.state.tx.us provides free searchable access to business entity records, including formation dates, registered agents, filing status, and franchise tax status.