Crockett County

Crockett County is located in west-central Texas, covering approximately 2,807 square miles of rugged terrain in the Trans-Pecos region. Crockett County seat and only incorporated municipality is Ozona, situated at the intersection of Interstate 10 and State Highway 163. With a population of approximately 2,900 residents as of recent census estimates, Crockett County maintains its character as one of Texas's more sparsely populated counties. Crockett County was created in 1875 from Bexar County and organized in 1891, named after frontiersman and Alamo defender Davy Crockett. The scene is characterized by rolling hills, canyons, and desert scrubland typical of the Chihuahuan Desert ecosystem. Major landmarks include the Davy Crockett Monument in Ozona's town square and Fort Lancaster State Historic Site, a mid-19th century military post located along the old San Antonio-El Paso Road. Crockett County's economy has historically centered on ranching, particularly sheep and goat production, with oil and gas extraction becoming significant in recent decades. Crockett County is served by several key agencies: the County Clerk's office at 907 Avenue D in Ozona handles vital records and official county documents; the County Tax Assessor-Collector at the same address manages property assessments and tax collection; and the District Clerk maintains court records. Crockett County Courthouse, built in 1902 and located at 907 Avenue D, Ozona, TX 76943, is the administrative hub for county government operations and houses most public records offices.

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• Mugshots and booking photos are generally available upon request, though the Sheriff's Office may charge reasonable fees for copying and research time as permitted under Texas law.
• Processing times for records requests typically range from several days to two weeks depending on the scope of the request.
• Crockett County does not have tribal law enforcement presence, and the Texas Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol also provides traffic enforcement along Interstate 10 and state highways within Crockett County.

Jail & Inmate Records

• In Texas, the bond or bail process allows for the temporary release of an inmate pending trial, and information on this can be obtained directly from the jail or through legal counsel.

Court records for this county include civil cases, criminal cases, traffic violations, and family law matters handled by the local Circuit, District, or Superior Court.

• Certified copies of court documents cost $1.00 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page, plus a $5.00 certification fee.
• Payment for court records can be made by cash, check, or money order, with some offices accepting credit cards with an additional processing fee.

• Recording fees are established by Texas Local Government Code Section 118.011 and typically include $25 for the first page and $4 for each additional page for most documents.
• To obtain certified copies of recorded documents, requestors should provide the volume and page number or the names of the grantor and grantee, along with an approximate date of recording.
• Crockett County Clerk charges standard fees for certified copies.

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

• Birth certificates cost $23 for the first copy and $23 for each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time.
• Death certificates cost the same amount.
• Processing time for mail requests is typically 8-10 weeks, while expedited service is available for additional fees.
• Online orders are usually processed within 2-3 weeks.
• The marriage license fee is approximately $81, which can be reduced to $21 if couples complete a premarital education course.

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

• The Texas Secretary of State maintains a free, searchable online database called SOSDirect at www.sos.state.tx.us/corp/sosda where users can search for business entities by name, filing number, or registered agent.
• This database provides information on entity status, registration date, registered agent, principal office address, and filing history.