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Leon County Commissioners' Court
Leon County Commissioners' Court, with the court location, contacts and the case records this office keeps.
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Property records
Leon County Clerk
Leon County Clerk, the office that keeps county filings and public records, with the copies and searches it publishes.
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Police & jail
Leon County Criminal Records
Request police, criminal records from the Leon County Sheriff 606 E. St. Mary's Street P. O. Box 278 Centerville, TX 75833 Phone: 903-536-2749
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Vital records
Leon County Birth Certificates
Leon County Birth Certificates, the office that issues these certificates, with the application, identification and fee rules it publishes.
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City records
Leon County Directory
Leon County Directory, the county government site, with its department pages, elected officials and contact information.
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State records
Leon County Hunting Seasons
Leon County Hunting Seasons, with the season dates, limits and license rules the state wildlife agency sets for the county.
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Federal
Leon County U.S. Census
United States Census Bureau figures for Leon County, Texas, with population, housing, income and business counts from the latest estimates.
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Leon County Attorney
Leon County Attorney: Represents the state in criminal cases, on the official site of the office that keeps it.
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Property records
Leon County Tax Assessor Collector
Leon County Tax Assessor Collector, the office that values property for tax, with parcel data, assessment records and appeal information.
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Police & jail
Leon County Juvenile Probation
Leon County Juvenile Probation, with the adult and juvenile supervision information the department publishes for the county.
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Vital records
Leon County Death Certificates
Leon County Death Certificates, the office that issues these certificates, with the application, identification and fee rules it publishes.
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City records
Leon County Auditor
Leon County Auditor, the office that keeps county filings and public records, with the copies and searches it publishes.
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- Leon County Criminal Judicial RecordsRequest court records from Leon County District Court Clerk 139 E. Main P. O. Box 39 Centerville, TX 75833 Phone: 903-536-2227
- Leon County TreasurerReceives and disburses all county money
- Leon County Marriage and Divorce RecordsHow to order marriage verification or divorce verification letters
- Leon County ConstablesProcess service, subpoena witnesses, execute judgments
- State of Texas Tenth Court of AppealsCriminal and civil appeals from lower courts
- Leon County Elections AdministratorVoter registraton, election results
- Leon County Emergency ManagementContact the Leon County Emergency Management Coordinator
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court Western District of TexasAccess case filing information
- Leon County Public NoticesView meeting notices and upcoming events
- Leon County Justices of the PeaceIssue warrants for search and arrest, conduct preliminary hearings
- Leon County Indigent Health CareBrazos Valley Council of Governance
- The Normangee Star NewspaperLocal news and sports, opinion, obituaries
- Centerville Chamber of CommerceAccess business directory, local activities
- Leon County Area Agency on AgingContact the coordinator for services
- Leon County Victim ServicesVictims advocate for Leon County
- Leon County District AttorneyContact the Leon County District Attorney office
- Leon County JudgeAdministrative assistant for Leon County Judge
- Leon County Adult ProbationProbation officers, alcohol and drug counselor
- Leon County Extension OfficeLeon County 4-H, publications and newsletters
- Buffalo Economic Development CorporationEnables businesses to competitively position themselves
Local record guide
About public records in Leon County
County profile
Leon County at a glance
- State
- Texas
- County seat
- Centerville
- Population
- 15,719
- Area
- 1,081 sq mi
- Founded
- 1846
- Cities and towns
- 9
Leon County offices and records
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Leon County Sheriff's Office is responsible for law enforcement in the unincorporated areas of Leon County.
Police Departments. In addition to Leon County Sheriff's Office, law enforcement in Leon County is supported by municipal police departments in cities such as Buffalo and Jewett. These agencies coordinate with the Sheriff's Office on major crimes and emergencies, making sure of full coverage and response throughout Leon County.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Law enforcement in Leon County, Texas, is primarily provided by Leon County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 200 East Saint Mary Street in Centerville, Texas 75833. Leon County Jail houses inmates awaiting trial and those serving shorter sentences, and inmate information can be obtained by contacting the jail directly at the Sheriff's Office main number or by visiting the facility in person during business hours. Municipal law enforcement is provided by individual city police departments in incorporated areas, including the Buffalo Police Department, Centerville Police Department, and police services in Oakwood, Jewett, Leona, and Normangee, though some smaller municipalities contract with the Sheriff's Office for patrol services. Arrest records in Leon County are considered public information under the Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552), and requests for arrest records can be submitted to the Sheriff's Office or the appropriate municipal police department in writing. Citizens seeking warrant information or arrest history should contact the Sheriff's Office directly, and online inmate search systems may be limited, requiring phone or in-person inquiries for the most current detention facility information.
Criminal Records. Residents can request criminal records through the Sheriff's Office or use the Texas Department of Public Safety's online portal for statewide searches.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in Leon County are maintained by Leon County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request copies of arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly.
Jail & Inmate Records. Inmate lookup is available through the Sheriff's Office, allowing family members and legal representatives to find information about current detainees.
Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Leon County are taken and retained by Leon County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These booking photos are part of the public record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office website or by submitting a formal request.
Abandoned mine records
Old mine workings in Leon County
Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.
From the old mine records
What is on record in Leon County
- Holes drawn on the old survey maps
- 39
- Shafts and tunnels
- 0
- What they are
- gravel pit, gravel/borrow pit - undifferentiated, borrow pit
- Maps surveyed
- 1964 to 1982
- 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 39 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.
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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Leon County public-records FAQs
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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Leon County, Texas?
Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Leon County Sheriff or a city police department in Leon 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 Leon 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 Leon 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 Leon 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 Leon County, Texas?
Deeds and other recorded land documents in Leon County are kept by the Leon 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 Leon 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 Leon 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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