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Houston County Commissioners' Court
Commissioners representing Precincts 1, 2, 3, and 4
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Property records
Houston County Clerk
Houston County Clerk, the office that keeps county filings and public records, with the copies and searches it publishes.
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Police & jail
Houston County Criminal Records
Request police, criminal records from the Houston County Sheriff 112 East Houston Avenue Crockett, Texas 75835 Phone: 936-544-2862
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Vital records
Houston County Birth Certificates
Houston County Birth Certificates, the office that issues these certificates, with the application, identification and fee rules it publishes.
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City records
Houston County Directory
Houston County Directory, the county government site, with its department pages, elected officials and contact information.
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State records
Houston County Hunting Seasons
Houston County Hunting Seasons, with the season dates, limits and license rules the state wildlife agency sets for the county.
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Federal
Houston County U.S. Census
United States Census Bureau figures for Houston County, Texas, with population, housing, income and business counts from the latest estimates.
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County court
Houston County Criminal Judicial Records
Request court records from Houston County District Court Clerk P.O. Box 1186 Crockett, Texas 75835 Phone: (936) 544-3255 Ext 222
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Property records
Houston County Auditor
Houston County Auditor, the office that keeps county filings and public records, with the copies and searches it publishes.
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Vital records
Houston County Death Certificates
Houston County Death Certificates, the office that issues these certificates, with the application, identification and fee rules it publishes.
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Property records
Houston County Appraisal District
Houston County Appraisal District, the office that values property for tax, with parcel data, assessment records and appeal information.
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Court records
Houston County Court at Law
Houston County Court at Law, with the court location, contacts and the case records this office keeps.
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19 more Houston County sources not listed above.
More county sources
- Houston County Tax Assessor CollectorProperty tax collection, automobile department
- Houston County Marriage and Divorce RecordsObtain certified copies of marriage licenses or divorce decrees
- Houston County AttorneyAssistant county attorney, investigator, administrative assistant
- Crockett Municipal CourtViolations of traffic and city ordinances
- Houston County TreasurerDuties of the Houston County Treasurer
- Houston County ConstablesPrecincts 1and 2 Houston County Constables
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court Eastern District of TexasGuide to practice and procedures
- Houston County Indigent Health CareGrapeland Hospital District
- Houston County Public NoticesHouston County notices and events
- Houston County Justices of the PeacePrecincts 1 and 2 Houston County Justices of the Peace
- Crockett Area Chamber of CommerceObtain visiting and relocating information
- Crockett Economic and Industrial Development CorporationAttract new businesses and help existing businesses succeed
- Houston County District AttorneyFelony prosecution
- Houston County JudgeEmail the Houston County Judge
- Houston County Property SearchAccess the property data search
- Houston County Extension OfficeLivestock market reports, feral hog program
- Houston County Courier NewspaperSheriff's office jail report, obituaries, local news
- Area Agency on Aging of Deep East TexasFind programs and resources
- State of Texas Twelfth Court of AppealsGeneral rules and standards
Local record guide
About public records in Houston County
County profile
Houston County at a glance
- State
- Texas
- County seat
- Crockett
- Population
- 22,066
- Area
- 1,231 sq mi
- Founded
- 1837
- Cities and towns
- 5
Houston County offices and records
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Houston County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order in the unincorporated areas of Houston County.
Police Departments. In addition to Houston County Sheriff's Office, several municipal police departments operate within Houston County. These agencies coordinate with the Sheriff's Office on major crimes and emergencies, making sure of a unified approach to public safety across Houston County.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Houston County Sheriff's Office, located at 401 E. Houston Avenue in Crockett, Texas 75835, is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of Houston County. Houston County Jail, operated by the Sheriff's Office, houses pre-trial detainees and sentenced misdemeanor offenders. Arrest records in Houston County are considered public information under the Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552).
Criminal Records. Residents can request criminal records through the Sheriff's Office or use online portals for broader searches.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in Houston County are maintained by Houston County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly, following the procedures outlined under the Texas Public Information Act.
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 Houston County are taken and retained by Houston County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These booking photos are part of the arrest records and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office or online databases that compile public records.
Business records and licensing in Houston County are handled through multiple agencies depending on the type of business activity. Houston County Clerk's office at 401 E. Houston Avenue, Suite 202, Crockett, Texas 75835 (phone: 936-544-3255) maintains assumed name certificates (DBA - Doing Business As) for sole proprietors, partnerships. Houston County Avenue, Suite 104, Crockett, Texas 75835 (phone: 936-544-7542), maintains property tax assessment records, ownership information, property characteristics, and appraisal values.
Abandoned mine records
Old mine workings in Houston County
Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.
From the old mine records
What is on record in Houston County
- Sites with no status in the records
- 2
- Still producing
- 2
- Holes drawn on the old survey maps
- 19
- Shafts and tunnels
- 0
- What they are
- gravel pit, borrow pit, sand pit, quarry
- Maps surveyed
- 1962 to 2004
- Sources
- USGS mineral file and USGS topographic mine features
Is an old working under a property here?
The mine records hold 4 named mine sites inside the county, 0 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 19 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 Houston County (4 shown, 19 unnamed on the map)
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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Houston County public-records FAQs
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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Houston County, Texas?
Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Houston County Sheriff or a city police department in Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston County, Texas?
Deeds and other recorded land documents in Houston County are kept by the Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston 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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