Larue, Texas Public Records

Whether you require a birth certificate for a newborn or need to research your family's genealogy, the knowledgeable staff at the Henderson County Clerk's Office can guide you through the necessary steps.

Larue's proximity to larger cities like Athens and Tyler provides employment opportunities in sectors such as healthcare, education, and retail, making it an attractive place for both long-time residents and newcomers to the area.

Citizens, Texas residents, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and not have been finally convicted of a felony (or have completed their sentence, probation, and parole). Valid photo identification is required to vote in person under Texas law (Senate Bill 14/SB 14); acceptable IDs include Texas driver's license, Texas election identification certificate, Texas personal identification card, Texas handgun license, U.S. Military ID with photo, U.S. Citizenship certificate with photo, or U.S. Passport. Because Larue is unincorporated and has no municipal government, residents do not vote in city elections. They participate in federal, state, and county elections. Henderson County holds elections for County Judge (chief executive), County Commissioners (four precincts), County Clerk, District Clerk, County Treasurer, Sheriff, Tax Assessor-Collector, Constables, Justices of the Peace, and county-level judicial positions on schedules determined by Texas law. State legislative elections include Texas House District 9 and Texas Senate District 2 (though district boundaries should be verified as they change with redistricting). Voters can look up their specific polling place at https://www.votetexas.gov by entering their address; polling locations are assigned by precinct and announced before each election. Early voting is available at locations announced by the Henderson County elections office, typically beginning 17 days before Election Day and ending four days before for most elections. In the November 2024 general election, Henderson County reported approximately 60-65% voter turnout from its roughly 55,000 registered voters, consistent with East Texas patterns showing strong participation in presidential elections. The November 3, 2026 general election will feature important races for Texas voters. While the U.S. Senate seat is not up (Texas Senate seats were last contested in 2024 with Ted Cruz's reelection), there will be elections for all Texas House seats (including District 9 which serves Henderson County), statewide offices potentially including Governor (Greg Abbott's term expires in January 2027, so the gubernatorial election will be in November 2026), Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and other executive offices. County offices up in 2026 depend on the specific term schedules, but could include Sheriff, County Commissioners for certain precincts, and various other county positions. Henderson County voters also decide on constitutional amendments when they appear on the ballot. Texas mail-in (absentee) voting is restricted to specific categories: voters 65 or older, voters with a disability or illness, voters who will be out of the county during the election period, or voters confined in jail but eligible to vote. Applications for mail-in ballots must be submitted to the Henderson County Elections Administrator and received by the 11th day before Election Day. Texas election records that are public include voter registration lists (available for political purposes under specific restrictions), campaign finance reports filed by candidates and political committees (accessible through the Texas Ethics Commission at https://www.ethics.state.tx.us for state-level races), candidate applications and petitions, and precinct-level election results. The Henderson County website publishes unofficial election results on election night, with official canvassed results certified days later.