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Ellis County District Court Clerk
Ellis County District Court Clerk, with the court location, contacts and the case records this office keeps.
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Property records
Ellis County Office of the Tax Assessor Collector
Ellis County Office of the Tax Assessor Collector, the office that values property for tax, with parcel data, assessment records and appeal information.
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Police & jail
Ellis County Sheriffs Office
Ellis County Sheriffs Office, the elected county law enforcement office, with incident reports, warrants and jail information as the office publishes them.
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Vital records
County Clerk Records in Ellis
County Clerk Records in Ellis, the office that keeps county filings and public records, with the copies and searches it publishes.
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City records
Ellis County Directory
Ellis County Directory, the county government site, with its department pages, elected officials and contact information.
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Federal
Census Records for Ellis County
United States Census Bureau figures for Ellis County, Texas, with population, housing, income and business counts from the latest estimates.
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Court records
County Court at Law One
County Court at Law One, with the court location, contacts and the case records it keeps for Ellis County, Texas.
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City records
Elections Department in Ellis County
Voter registration and election information from Elections Department in Ellis County, the office that keeps the county voter roll.
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Police & jail
Ellis County Adult Probation
Ellis County Adult Probation, with the adult and juvenile supervision information the department publishes for the county.
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Office of the Auditor for Ellis County
Office of the Auditor for Ellis County: Ellis financial records and budget operations records.
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County Court at Law Two
County Court at Law Two, with the court location, contacts and the case records it keeps for Ellis County, Texas.
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Property records
Ellis County Treasurer
Ellis County Treasurer, with the property tax bills, payment information and collections the office reports.
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More official Ellis County record sources
25 more Ellis County sources not listed above.
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- Ellis County Public LibraryCatalog and program information to Nicholas Sims Library
- Ellis County Commissioners CourtFind county property tax data elections and appointments Ellis Precinct One Commissioner Ellis Precinct Two Commissioner Ellis Precinct Three Commissioner Ellis Precinct Four Commissioner
- City of Oak LeafOak Leaf ordinances agendas permits and general information
- Forms and Applications in Ellis CountyOfficial source for free city forms
- Ellis County Justice of the PeaceForeclosures warrants and property lien filings Ellis Justice Precinct One Ellis Justice Precinct Two Ellis Justice Precinct Three Ellis Justice Precinct Four
- Ellis County Juvenile ServicesEllis juvenile probation records and information
- 40th Judicial District CourtGrand jury and felony criminal cases in Ellis County
- Ellis County and District AttorneyEllis criminal division records and victim assistance
- 378th Judicial District CourtDivorce adoptions and name changes in Ellis County
- Ellis County Legal Law LibraryPublic services for equal access online and printed resources
- Ellis County JudgeLiquor license state hospital admittance and elections law
- Ellis County ConstableFind maps and law enforcement information Ellis Constable Precinct One Ellis Constable Precinct Two Ellis Constable Precinct Three Ellis Constable Precinct Four
- City of Cedar HillCedar Hill community business and visitors resources
- City of EnnisResource information for visitors career and fun in Ennis
- City of Grand PrairieDepartments services evens and links for Grand Prairie
- City of Glenn HeightsCity hall agendas and minutes for Glenn Heights
- City of ItalyGeneral information public notices and documents
- City of MansfieldPublic safety meetings notices news and events in Mansfield
- City of MidlothianBusiness employment and public services in Midlothian
- City of OvillaOvilla government departments for residents
- City of Pecan HillCity council forms agendas minutes and budget for Pecan Hill
- City of Red OakRed Oak directory to departments and services
- City of WaxahachieCalendar news facilities and payment information
- Archive Records in Ellis CountyHistorical military newspaper and vital records
- City of FerrisGuide to Ferris services forms and information
Local record guide
About public records in Ellis County
County profile
Ellis County at a glance
- State
- Texas
- County seat
- Waxahachie
- Population
- 192,455
- Area
- 952 sq mi
- Founded
- 1849
- Cities and towns
- 12
Ellis County offices and records
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Ellis County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order in the unincorporated areas of Ellis County.
Police Departments. Ellis County is served by several law enforcement agencies, including Ellis County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments such as the Waxahachie Police Department, Ennis Police Department, and Midlothian Police Department. Each department has jurisdiction over its respective city, handling local law enforcement duties and collaborating with the Sheriff's Office on major crimes and county-wide initiatives.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Law enforcement in Ellis County is primarily coordinated by Ellis County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 109 South Jackson Street, Waxahachie, TX 75165. This agency provides countywide patrol, criminal investigations, court security, and operates Ellis County Jail located at 201 S College Street in Waxahachie. Arrest records in Ellis County are considered public information under the Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552), and citizens may request these records from the arresting agency or the Sheriff's Office.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in Ellis County are maintained by Ellis County Sheriff's Office and the respective municipal police departments. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office or the police department involved in the arrest.
Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Ellis County are taken and retained by Ellis 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 website or by submitting a formal request.
Abandoned mine records
Old mine workings in Ellis County
Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.
From the old mine records
What is on record in Ellis County
- Still producing
- 10
- Holes drawn on the old survey maps
- 201
- Shafts and tunnels
- 0
- What they are
- gravel pit, gravel/borrow pit - undifferentiated, prospect pit, quarry
- Maps surveyed
- 1959 to 1982
- Sources
- USGS mineral file and USGS topographic mine features
Is an old working under a property here?
The mine records hold 10 named mine sites inside the county, 0 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 201 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 Ellis County (10 shown, 201 unnamed on the map)
- Ferris Clay Pit & PlantClay | Producer
- Gifford-Hill Clay PitClay | Producer
- Texas Industries Clay PitClay | Producer
- Midlothian Gifford-Hill QuarryLimestone, General, Stone, Crushed/Broken | Producer
- Midlothian Texas Industries QuarryLimestone, General, Stone, Crushed/Broken | Producer
- Gifford-Hill Quarry & PlantStone, Crushed/Broken | Producer
- Stephens PitStone, Crushed/Broken | Producer
- Texas Industries Cement PlantStone, Crushed/Broken | Producer
- Gifford-Hill Cement PlantStone, Crushed/Broken, Clay, Limestone, General | Producer
- Midlothian Quarry & MillStone, Crushed/Broken, Clay, Limestone, General | 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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Ellis County public-records FAQs
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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Ellis County, Texas?
Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Ellis County Sheriff or a city police department in Ellis 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 Ellis 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 Ellis 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 Ellis 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 Ellis County, Texas?
Deeds and other recorded land documents in Ellis County are kept by the Ellis 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 Ellis 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 Ellis 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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