Lampasas County

Lampasas County is located in Central Texas, approximately 65 miles northwest of Austin and 60 miles south of Waco. Established in 1856 and organized in 1858, Lampasas County covers approximately 714 square miles of rolling hills and limestone terrain characteristic of the Texas Hill Country. Lampasas County seat is the city of Lampasas, which is the primary governmental and commercial hub for Lampasas County. As of recent census estimates, Lampasas County has a population of approximately 22,000 residents. Lampasas County is named after the Lampasas River, which flows through Lampasas County, and the name itself is believed to derive from a Spanish word meaning "lily" or from an indigenous term. Lampasas gained historical prominence as a health resort destination in the late 1800s due to its sulfur springs, which attracted visitors seeking therapeutic waters. Today, Lampasas County is known for its ranching heritage, limestone geology, and outdoor recreation opportunities. Major landmarks include Hancock Springs, the historic Keystone Square in downtown Lampasas County, and Colorado Bend State Park along Lampasas County's eastern boundary. Lampasas County Courthouse, built in 1883 in Second Empire style, stands as an architectural landmark on the National Register of Historic Places. County government services are centralized in Lampasas area, with Lampasas County Clerk located at 501 East 2nd Street, Lampasas County, TX 76550, handling vital records, court documents, and official filings. Lampasas County Tax Assessor-Collector office, also at the courthouse complex, manages property tax assessments and collections. Lampasas County Clerk's office maintains land records, deeds, and official county documents.

• Lampasas County Courthouse, built in 1883 in Second Empire style, stands as an architectural landmark on the National Register of Historic Places.

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• Within Lampasas County, Lampasas County Police Department provides municipal law enforcement services for the city of Lampasas County and can be reached, located at 1303 South Key Avenue.
• Processing fees may apply for copies of reports and photographs.
• Texas law requires agencies to respond to public information requests promptly, typically within ten business days.

Jail & Inmate Records

• The bond and bail process in Texas allows for the release of detainees pending trial, and information on posting bail can be obtained through the Sheriff's Office.

• Lampasas County may provide in-person record searches at the County Clerk's office, with copy fees typically $1.00 per page for standard documents and higher fees for certified copies.
• Requests for older or archived court records may require additional processing time and fees.

• Recording fees are established by Texas Local Government Code Section 118.011 and vary by document type and page count.
• Certified copies of recorded documents can be requested from the County Clerk with appropriate fees, typically $5.00 for the first page and $1.00 for additional pages plus certification fees.

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

• The current marriage license fee in Texas counties typically ranges from $60 to $90, with a reduced fee if couples complete a premarital education course.
• Birth certificates cost $23.00 for the first copy, and death certificates cost $21.00, with additional copies available at reduced rates when ordered simultaneously.
• Processing times vary from immediate for in-person requests at state offices to 2-3 weeks for mail orders.
• Online ordering through VitalChek or the state website typically provides faster service with expedited shipping options.

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

• The filing fee for assumed name certificates is typically $16.00 per county, and these must be renewed every ten years.