Fannin County

Fannin County, Texas, is located in the northeastern part of the state along the Oklahoma border, approximately 70 miles northeast of Dallas. Established in 1837, Fannin County was named after James Fannin, a Texas Revolutionary War hero who died at the Goliad Massacre. Fannin County seat is Bonham, a historic city with a population of approximately 37,000 residents. Fannin County includes roughly 899 square miles and has a total population estimated at around 35,000 residents. Fannin County is characterized by rolling prairies, fertile agricultural land, and portions of the Red River forming its northern boundary. Major landmarks include the Sam Rayburn House Museum, honoring the longest-serving Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives who was born in Fannin County, and the Bonham State Park. Fannin County is divided into several municipalities including Bonham, Honey Grove, Leonard, Ladonia, Savoy, Ravenna, Windom, Ector, and Bailey. Fannin County Courthouse, an architectural landmark built in 1888, stands at the center of Bonham's historic downtown square at 101 E. Sam Rayburn Drive. Public records are maintained by several county offices: Fannin County Clerk located at 101 E. Sam Rayburn Drive, Suite 201, Bonham, TX 75418; Fannin County Tax Assessor-Collector at the same address; and the County Clerk who also is the County Recorder for property records. The economy historically centered on agriculture, particularly cotton and cattle, but has diversified to include manufacturing, healthcare, and services. Lake Bonham and Bois d'Arc Lake provide recreational opportunities and water resources for Fannin County.

The Fannin County Court serves Fannin County and is located at 101 E Sam Rayburn Dr. The court handles civil, criminal, family, and probate cases for this area. Court records and case filings can be requested in person or through the Texas online court portal.

Fannin County Texas court jurisdiction is the local court system in Fannin County, Texas. It is responsible for hearing and deciding cases involving criminal and civil matters. The court has jurisdiction over all matters arising within the county, including family law, probate, juvenile, and civil matters.

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• Inmate lookup and jail roster information can be accessed by contacting the Sheriff's Office at or visiting their administrative office during business hours.
• Citizens may request arrest records, incident reports, and booking logs by submitting a written public information request to the custodian of records at the Sheriff's Office or relevant police department.
• Mugshots and booking photos are generally considered public records in Texas and may be obtained through the same process, though some jurisdictions may charge reasonable fees for copies.
• Processing times vary but agencies must respond to requests within ten business days under state law.

• Case information may be searched through the District Clerk's office, though online access varies.
• The Texas Office of Court Administration provides some statewide case searches at www.txcourts.gov.
• Fees for certified copies of judgments, court orders, and case documents are established by state statute, typically $1 per page plus a certified copy fee.

• Recording fees are set by state statute and vary based on document type and page count.
• Property records can be searched online through Fannin County Appraisal District website, which provides free access to property tax information, ownership records, legal descriptions, and appraisal values.
• Certified copies of recorded documents can be requested from the County Clerk with proper identification and payment of statutory fees, typically $5 for the first page and $4 for each additional page.

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

• The fee for a certified birth certificate is typically $23 for the first copy and $23 for each additional copy ordered at the same time.
• The state fee is $21 per certified copy.
• Processing time at Fannin County level is typically 1-3 business days if the record is on file; state-level requests may take 2-3 weeks.
• Marriage records are public and can be searched and copied for a fee.
• Online ordering of vital records is available through the Texas Department of State Health Services website or authorized vendors, though expedited service fees apply.

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

• The Secretary of State maintains a free online business entity search tool called SOSDirect accessible at www.sos.state.tx.us where users can search by entity name, file number, or registered agent.
• This database provides information on entity status, formation date, registered agent, and principal office address.
• 5th Street, Bonham, TX 75418, provides business resources, economic development information, and networking opportunities, maintaining a directory of member businesses at www.bonhamchamber.com.