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DeWitt County Directory, the county government site, with its department pages, elected officials and contact information.
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DeWitt County Clerk
DeWitt County Clerk, the office that keeps county filings and public records, with the copies and searches it publishes.
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Police & jail
DeWitt Criminal Records
DeWitt Criminal Records, with the criminal case, warrant and offender information the agency publishes.
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DeWitt County Birth Certificates
DeWitt County Birth Certificates, the office that issues these certificates, with the application, identification and fee rules it publishes.
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DeWitt County Auditor
DeWitt County Auditor, the office that keeps county filings and public records, with the copies and searches it publishes.
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DeWitt County Public Records
DeWitt County Public Records: Search for DeWitt County records on microfilm, on the official site of the office that keeps it.
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DeWitt County Census
United States Census Bureau figures for DeWitt County, Texas, with population, housing, income and business counts from the latest estimates.
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DeWitt County Criminal Court Records
DeWitt County District Clerk P.O. Box 845 Cuero, Texas 77954 Phone: 361-275-0931
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Property records
DeWitt County Tax Assessor and Collector
DeWitt County Tax Assessor and Collector, the office that values property for tax, with parcel data, assessment records and appeal information.
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DeWitt County Sex Offender Search
DeWitt County Sex Offender Search, with the criminal case, warrant and offender information the agency publishes.
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Vital records
DeWitt County Death Certificates
DeWitt County Death Certificates, the office that issues these certificates, with the application, identification and fee rules it publishes.
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City records
DeWitt County AgriLife Extension Office
DeWitt County AgriLife Extension Office, the university extension office, with agriculture, youth and family program information for the county.
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- Hunting Seasons for DeWitt CountyFind upcoming seasons for deer, turkey, quail, javelina
- DeWitt County Justice of the Peace CourtsContact the Justices of the Peace for precincts 1 and 2
- DeWitt County Appraisal DistrictDetermination of market value of taxable property
- DeWitt County Marriage and Divorce RecordsOrder DeWitt County marriage or divorce verification letter
- Texas State Library and Archives Find a LibraryState search of Texas libraries by city, county or library name.
- DeWitt County Commissioners CourtFind the responsibilities of the commissioners court
- DeWitt County TreasurerFind location and email address for DeWitt County Treasurer
- City of YoakumBirth and death records community services and directory
- DeWitt County Emergency ManagementInformation on the flood plain and hurricane preparations
- DeWitt County Voters LookupDetermine if you are registered to vote in DeWitt County
- DeWitt County Veterans OfficeContact information for DeWitt County Veteran's Service Office
- DeWitt County Notices and Meeting AgendasView upcoming and past notices and events for DeWitt County
- DeWitt County District AttorneyContact or email the district attorney
- DeWitt County JudgeFind contact information for the county judge
- DeWitt County AttorneyGet location and phone number for DeWitt County Attorney
- DeWitt County ConstablesLocate the constables for DeWitt County
- Welhausen LibraryEvents calendar services history and interlibrary loan
- City of CueroCuero history heritage council news and events
- Cuero Independent School DistrictSchools community staff and athletics department
- The Cuero RecordNewspaper for Cuero sports business and information
- Yoakum Independent School DistrictCurriculum school board and campus information
- Yorktown Independent School DistrictSpecial education varsity sports library and calendar
- DeWitt County Property Tax PaymentsView and pay property taxes online
- DeWitt County ArchivesSearch historical deeds, census, marriage, birth, death records
- Thirteenth Court of AppealsIntermediate appellate jurisdiction of both civil and criminal cases
- Yoakum Municipal AirportGeneral information maps and statistics
- Cuero Municipal AirportFacility operations tie downs and pilots lounge
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About public records in DeWitt County
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DeWitt County at a glance
- State
- Texas
- County seat
- Cuero
- Population
- 19,824
- Area
- 910 sq mi
- Founded
- 1846
- Cities and towns
- 7
DeWitt County offices and records
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. DeWitt County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order in the unincorporated areas of DeWitt County.
Police Departments. In addition to DeWitt County Sheriff's Office, law enforcement in DeWitt County is provided by municipal police departments such as the Cuero Police Department and the Yorktown Police Department.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. DeWitt County Sheriff's Office, located at 307 North González Street in Cuero, Texas 77954, is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of DeWitt County. DeWitt County Jail, operated by the Sheriff's Office, houses inmates awaiting trial and those serving misdemeanor sentences. Inmate information and booking details can be obtained by contacting the jail directly at or through the Sheriff's Office during business hours. Municipal law enforcement is provided by the Cuero Police Department (201 East Main Street, Cuero), the Yorktown Police Department serving the city of Yorktown, and other local police agencies within incorporated municipalities. Arrest records in DeWitt County are considered public information under the Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552), and citizens may request these records by submitting a written request to the Sheriff's Office or the appropriate municipal police department.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in DeWitt County are maintained by DeWitt County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly.
Jail & Inmate Records. Inmate lookup services are available through the Sheriff's Office, allowing family members and legal representatives to find information about current detainees.
Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in DeWitt County are taken and retained by DeWitt County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These photos are part of the public record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office or through third-party websites that aggregate such data.
To search for someone recently arrested in DeWitt County, Texas, you can contact the DeWitt County Jail, located at 208 E Live Oak St, Cuero, TX 77954. The jail provides an inmate lookup service that can be accessed by calling their main line at (361) 275-0034. DeWitt County Clerk's office maintains records for the County Court at Law, while the District Clerk (361-275-0864) maintains records for the District Court.
Abandoned mine records
Old mine workings in DeWitt County
Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.
From the old mine records
What is on record in DeWitt County
- Still producing
- 9
- Holes drawn on the old survey maps
- 237
- Shafts and tunnels
- 0
- What they are
- gravel pit, gravel/borrow pit - undifferentiated, clay pit, sand pit
- Maps surveyed
- 1959 to 1987
- Sources
- USGS mineral file and USGS topographic mine features
Is an old working under a property here?
The mine records hold 9 named mine sites inside the county, 0 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 237 holes drawn inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels.
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 DeWitt County (9 shown, 237 unnamed on the map)
- Milwhite Syler PitBentonite | Producer
- C W and A IncorporatedSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer
- C W and A IncorporatedSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer
- C W and A IncorporatedSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer
- Unnamed PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer
- Unnamed PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer
- Unnamed PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer
- Unnamed PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer
- Finch-Hartman PitUranium | 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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DeWitt County public-records FAQs
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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in DeWitt County, Texas?
Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the DeWitt County Sheriff or a city police department in DeWitt 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 DeWitt 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 DeWitt 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 DeWitt 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 DeWitt County, Texas?
Deeds and other recorded land documents in DeWitt County are kept by the DeWitt 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 DeWitt 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 DeWitt 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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