Uvalde County

Uvalde County is located in southwestern Texas, approximately 80 miles west of San Antonio, covering 1,556 square miles in the Texas Hill Country and South Texas Plains transitional region. Uvalde County seat is the City of Uvalde, which is the commercial and governmental hub for Uvalde County's approximately 25,000 residents. Established in 1856 and named after Spanish governor Juan de Ugalde, Uvalde County is characterized by rolling hills, cedar-covered scenes, and portions of the Nueces River watershed. Uvalde County is home to notable landmarks including Garner State Park, one of Texas's most popular state parks, the Frio River canyon, and historic downtown Uvalde with its 19th-century architecture. Uvalde County is renowned as the 'Honey Capital of the World' due to its significant beekeeping industry and was the hometown of former Vice President John Nance Garner. Uvalde County Courthouse, built in 1928 in Classical Revival style, anchors the town square. Public records are maintained by several county offices: Uvalde County Clerk located at 100 North Getty Street in Uvalde handles court records, marriage licenses, and recorded documents; Uvalde County Appraisal District at 1615 North Getty Street maintains property tax records and assessments; and the County Tax Assessor-Collector processes property tax payments and motor vehicle registrations. Uvalde County's economy historically relied on ranching, agriculture, and military presence from nearby installations, with modern economic drivers including tourism, healthcare, education, and small business.

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• Requests should be submitted in writing to the specific law enforcement agency that made the arrest, with reasonable fees allowed for copying and research time.
• Uvalde County does not operate a centralized online mugshot database, so requests typically require in-person visits or written public information requests.
• Response times vary but agencies must respond to public information requests within ten business days under Texas law.

Jail & Inmate Records

• The bond and bail process follows Texas state law, allowing for the release of inmates upon posting of bail, which can be arranged through local bail bondsmen or directly at the jail facility.

• Uvalde County also has Justice of the Peace Courts (Precincts 1-4) that handle small claims up to $20,000, Class C misdemeanors, traffic violations, and magistrate functions including setting bail and issuing warrants.
• Municipal Court for the City of Uvalde County processes city ordinance violations and Class C misdemeanors occurring within city limits.

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

• Death certificates cost $21.00 for the first copy and $4.00 for each additional copy ordered at the same time.
• Processing times range from 2-3 weeks for regular mail requests to 5-10 business days for online orders placed through the state's VitalChek system at texas.gov.

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

• Building permits, zoning compliance, and development applications are processed through the appropriate municipal building department or county planning office.
• Uvalde Chamber of Commerce, located at 300 East Main Street, Uvalde County, TX 78801, provides business resources and networking opportunities, though it does not maintain regulatory records.