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Property records
Kent County Appraisal District
Kent County Appraisal District, the office that values property for tax, with parcel data, assessment records and appeal information.
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Most requested Kent County records
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Police & jail
Kent County Sheriff's Office
Kent County Sheriff's Office, the elected county law enforcement office, with incident reports, warrants and jail information as the office publishes them.
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City records
Kent County Public Schools
Kent County Public Schools: Information for teachers, parents and students, on the official site of the office that keeps it.
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Federal
Kent County Census
United States Census Bureau figures for Kent County, Texas, with population, housing, income and business counts from the latest estimates.
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City records
Kent County Extension Office
Kent County Extension Office, the university extension office, with agriculture, youth and family program information for the county.
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City records
Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife
Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife, with the season dates, limits and license rules the state wildlife agency sets for Kent County, Texas.
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Everything else, organized
More official Kent County record sources
14 more Kent County sources not listed above.
More county sources
- Kent Criminal Records and Clerk FilingsSearch county civil, criminal and probate cases
- Kent County DirectoryDirectory of county offices and agencies
- Kent County InformationAbout the county of Kent
- Kent County TreasurerRequest information on county finances
- Kent County Tax AssessorInformation on taxes and vehicle title and registration
- Kent County LibrarySearch information, resources and archives
- Kent County Nursing HomeCounty owned facility with a real at home atmosphere
- Kent County Senior CitizensFind services and information for county senior citizens
- Kent County AuditorOver sees financial record keeping for the county
- Kent County Golf CourseCounty owned and maintained golf course
- Criminal District AttorneyResponsible for criminal prosecution in Kent County
- Kent County JudgeHolds trials for criminal and probate cases
- Kent County Commissioners Court at LawKent County commissioners listed by precinct
- District Clerk's OfficeAssure that the affairs of the district courts are maintained objectively
Local record guide
About public records in Kent County
County profile
Kent County at a glance
- State
- Texas
- County seat
- Jayton
- Population
- 753
- Area
- 903 sq mi
- Founded
- 1876
- Cities and towns
- 2
Kent County offices and records
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Kent County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order throughout Kent County.
Police Departments. Kent County is primarily served by Kent County Sheriff's Office, which handles law enforcement duties across Kent County. In addition to the Sheriff's Office, the city of Jayton has its own police department that manages local law enforcement within city limits.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Law enforcement in Kent County, Texas is primarily provided by Kent County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at Kent County Courthouse in Jayton at 201 Main Street, Jayton, TX 79528. Given Kent County's small population and rural nature, the Sheriff's Office operates with a limited staff that patrols the entire 903 square miles of county territory. Inmate information can be obtained by calling the Sheriff's Office directly during business hours, as Kent County does not maintain an online inmate roster due to its small size. For arrest records and incident reports, citizens may submit a public information request to the Sheriff's Office under the Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552), which governs access to government records in Texas. The City of Jayton does not maintain a separate municipal police department; law enforcement services are provided county-wide by the Sheriff's Office.
Criminal Records. Residents can request criminal records through the Sheriff's Office, adhering to the Texas Public Information Act.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in Kent County are maintained by Kent County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly, following the guidelines set forth by the Texas Public Information Act.
Jail & Inmate Records. Inmate lookup services are available through the Sheriff's Office, allowing family members and attorneys to find information about current detainees.
Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Kent County are taken and retained by Kent County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. Individuals seeking to view or obtain mugshots can do so through the Sheriff's Office, either by visiting in person or via their official website if online services are available.
Abandoned mine records
Old mine workings in Kent County
Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.
From the old mine records
What is on record in Kent County
- Holes drawn on the old survey maps
- 32
- Shafts and tunnels
- 0
- What they are
- gravel pit, caliche pit, quarry - gypsum
- Maps surveyed
- 1958 to 1969
- 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 32 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 Kent County (1 shown, 31 unnamed on the map)
Rows taken off the old survey maps open the USGS record of what sits at that spot, because no single feature on those maps has a page of its own. Rows from the mine records open their own USGS page.
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.
Straight answers
Kent County public-records FAQs
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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Kent County, Texas?
Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Kent County Sheriff or a city police department in Kent 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 Kent 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 Kent 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 Kent 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 Kent County, Texas?
Deeds and other recorded land documents in Kent County are kept by the Kent 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 Kent 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 Kent 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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Cities, towns and neighboring counties
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