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Dickens County Directory
Dickens County Directory, the county government site, with its department pages, elected officials and contact information.
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Property records
Dickens County Tax Assessor and Collector
Dickens County Tax Assessor and Collector, the office that values property for tax, with parcel data, assessment records and appeal information.
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Dickens County Criminal Records
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Vital records
Dickens County Clerk
Dickens County Clerk, the office that keeps county filings and public records, with the copies and searches it publishes.
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City records
Dickens County AgriLife Extension Office
Dickens County AgriLife Extension Office, the university extension office, with agriculture, youth and family program information for the county.
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State records
Hunting Seasons for Dickens County
Hunting Seasons for Dickens County, with the season dates, limits and license rules the state wildlife agency sets for the county.
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Dickens County Census
United States Census Bureau figures for Dickens County, Texas, with population, housing, income and business counts from the latest estimates.
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Dickens County District Clerk
Dickens County District Clerk, with the court location, contacts and the case records this office keeps.
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Dickens County Appraisal District
Dickens County Appraisal District, the office that values property for tax, with parcel data, assessment records and appeal information.
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Dickens County Sex Offender Search
Dickens County Sex Offender Search, with the criminal case, warrant and offender information the agency publishes.
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Vital records
Dickens County Marriage and Divorce Records
Dickens County Marriage and Divorce Records, the office that issues these certificates, with the application, identification and fee rules it publishes.
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Dickens County Public Notices
Dickens County government public notices, including budget and tax abatement hearings, redistricting orders and disaster declarations; courthouse at 201 US-82, Dickens, (806) 623-5532.
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- Dickens County TreasurerFind duties and responsibilities of the Dickens County Treasurer
- Dickens County Voters LookupDetermine if you are registered to vote in Dickens County
- Dickens County Emergency ManagementContact the 911 Emergency Management Coordinator
- Dickens County Indigent Health CareFind indigent health coordinator for Dickens County
- Dickens County Government JobsFind listing of jobs available for Dickens County
- Dickens County Senior Citizens CenterContact the North and South Dickens County Senior Centers
- Dickens County Adult ProbationContact information for Dickens County adult probation services
- Dickens County Juvenile ProbationLocation of the juvenile probation office
- Dickens County Notices and EventsView upcoming and past notices and events for Dickens County
- Dickens County ArchivesFind data on vital records, military and land records
Local record guide
About public records in Dickens County
County profile
Dickens County at a glance
- State
- Texas
- County seat
- Dickens
- Population
- 1,770
- Area
- 905 sq mi
- Founded
- 1876
- Cities and towns
- 3
Dickens County offices and records
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Dickens County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order throughout Dickens County, particularly in the unincorporated areas.
Police Departments. In addition to Dickens County Sheriff's Office, the city of Spur has its own municipal police department. The Spur Police Department handles law enforcement within the city limits, working with the Sheriff's Office on major crimes and investigations.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Dickens County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 109 S Main St, Dickens, TX 79229, is the primary law enforcement agency for the unincorporated areas of Dickens County. Inmate information for Dickens County Jail can be obtained by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly during business hours, as Dickens County does not maintain a real-time online inmate roster due to its small facility size. The Spur Police Department handles traffic enforcement, criminal investigations, and emergency response for the town's approximately 1,000 residents. Arrest records in Dickens County are considered public information under the Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552), and citizens may request copies of arrest reports, booking records, and related documents by submitting a written request to the Sheriff's Office or appropriate municipal police department. For urgent inmate information or arrest verification, contacting the Sheriff's Office directly by phone remains the most efficient method in this rural county.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in Dickens County are maintained by Dickens County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request access to these records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly, under the Texas Public Information Act.
Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Dickens County are taken and retained by Dickens 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. While some counties may provide online access to mugshots, Dickens County requires direct contact with the Sheriff's Office for such requests.
Dickens County Clerk's office, located at 109 S Main St, Dickens County, TX 79229 (phone: 806-623-5531), maintains district court records and can assist with case lookups.
Abandoned mine records
Old mine workings in Dickens County
Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.
From the old mine records
What is on record in Dickens County
- Holes drawn on the old survey maps
- 36
- Shafts and tunnels
- 0
- What they are
- gravel pit
- Maps surveyed
- 1967 to 1968
- Sources
- USGS mineral file and USGS topographic mine features
Is an old working under a property here?
The mine records hold 0 named mine sites inside the county, 0 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 36 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.
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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Dickens County public-records FAQs
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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Dickens County, Texas?
Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Dickens County Sheriff or a city police department in Dickens 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 Dickens 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 Dickens 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 Dickens 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 Dickens County, Texas?
Deeds and other recorded land documents in Dickens County are kept by the Dickens 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 Dickens 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 Dickens 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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