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Walker County Commissioners' Court
Walker County Commissioners' Court, with the court location, contacts and the case records this office keeps.
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Property records
Walker County Clerk
Walker County Clerk, the office that keeps county filings and public records, with the copies and searches it publishes.
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Police & jail
Walker County Criminal Records
Walker County Criminal Records, with the criminal case, warrant and offender information the agency publishes.
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Vital records
Walker County Birth and Death Records
Walker County Birth and Death Records, the office that issues these certificates, with the application, identification and fee rules it publishes.
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City records
Walker County Record Searches
Walker County Record Searches: Researchers available for Walker County detailed searches, on the official site of the office that keeps it.
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State records
Walker County Health Inspections
Walker County Health Inspections: Inspection of food service establishments in Walker County.
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Federal
Walker County U.S. Census
United States Census Bureau figures for Walker County, Texas, with population, housing, income and business counts from the latest estimates.
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Vital records
Walker County Divorce Filings
Walker County Divorce Filings, the office that issues these certificates, with the application, identification and fee rules it publishes.
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Property records
Walker County Tax Assessor Collector
Walker 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
Walker County Jail
Walker County Jail, the custody facility for the county, with inmate information and visiting rules as the facility publishes them.
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Vital records
Walker County Marriage License
Walker County Marriage License, the office that issues these certificates, with the application, identification and fee rules it publishes.
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City records
Walker County Auditor
Walker County Auditor, the office that keeps county filings and public records, with the copies and searches it publishes.
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22 more Walker County sources not listed above.
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- Walker County Indigent Health CareHuntsville Memorial Hospital
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court Southern District of TexasForms, fees, rules, selected opinions in Walker County
- Walker County Appraisal DistrictPay Walker County taxes online; exemptions, sales tax information
- Walker County Sex Offenders RegistrySearch for offenders in Walker County
- Walker County ConstablesWalker County Constable Central Department
- Huntsville Economic DevelopmentSmall business start-ups and existing business counseling
- Walker County TreasurerHuman resources, payroll, collections in Walker County
- Walker County SheriffWalker County investigations, civil process, special operations
- Walker County Child Protective ServicesPromote prevention of child abuse and neglect in Walker County
- Walker County Voter Registrations Elections DepartmentCandidates guide, military oversees applications, campaign finance
- Walker County Juvenile ServicesWalker County life skills class schedules, parent orientation classes
- Walker County Vehicle Registration DepartmentRequest for Walker County Motor Vehicle Information
- Walker County Emergency ManagementMitigation, response, and recovery from Walker County disasters
- Huntsville Public LibrarySearch the Huntsville Library catalog, online databases, genealogy
- Huntsville Parks and RecreationFind parks, cemeteries, and recreational facilities in Walker County
- Houston Galveston Area Agency on AgingWalker County ombudsman advocacy, elder abuse awareness
- Walker County Victim Assistance CoordinatorInstructions to apply for a protective order in Walker County
- Walker County Criminal District AttorneyWalker County office hours, hot check department
- Walker County JudgeOffice hours for Walker County Judge
- Walker County Adult ProbationProviding alternatives to incarceration in Walker County
- Huntsville Walker County Chamber of CommerceAccess Walker County business directory, interactive maps
- State of Texas Tenth Court of AppealsThe Tenth Court of Appeals serves the Waco, Texas area
Local record guide
About public records in Walker County
County profile
Walker County at a glance
- State
- Texas
- County seat
- Huntsville
- Population
- 76,400
- Area
- 802 sq mi
- Founded
- 1846
- Cities and towns
- 4
Walker County offices and records
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Walker County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order in the unincorporated areas of Walker County.
Police Departments. Walker County is served by several law enforcement agencies, including Walker County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Walker County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 1207 Sam Houston Avenue, Huntsville, TX 77340, is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of Walker County. Within Walker County, the Huntsville Police Department at 1600 17th Street is the municipal law enforcement agency for the city of Huntsville and can be contacted through the office’s website.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in Walker County are maintained by Walker County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records through the Sheriff's Office by submitting a formal request, often subject to fees and processing times.
Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Walker County are taken and retained by Walker 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 request for public records.
The facility is located at 655 FM 2821 Rd W, Huntsville, TX 77320. You can also contact the jail directly at (936) 435-2412 for more information on recent arrests and inmate details. The Huntsville-Walker County Chamber of Commerce, located at 1327 11th Street, Huntsville, TX 77340 (phone 936-295-8113, website www.huntsville-chamber.com) provides business resources, networking opportunities, and information about operating businesses in Walker County, though it is not a regulatory agency. 1309 11th Street, Huntsville, TX 77340 • Phone: 936-295-9732 Business records and licensing in Walker County are distributed across county, state, and municipal agencies depending on the business type and activity. Walker County Clerk's office at 1100 University Avenue, Suite 302, Huntsville, TX 77340 (phone 936-436-4922) maintains Assumed Name Certificates (DBAs or "Doing Business As" filings) for businesses operating under names other than the owner's legal name.
Abandoned mine records
Old mine workings in Walker County
Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.
From the old mine records
What is on record in Walker County
- Old mine sites
- 4
- Still producing
- 5
- Main minerals
- Bentonite; crushed stone; Silica
- Holes drawn on the old survey maps
- 45
- Shafts and tunnels
- 0
- What they are
- gravel pit, clay pit, quarry, gravel/borrow pit - undifferentiated
- Maps surveyed
- 1959 to 1997
- Sources
- USGS mineral file and USGS topographic mine features
Is an old working under a property here?
The mine records hold 9 named mine sites inside the county, 4 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 45 holes drawn inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels. The minerals the records name are Bentonite; crushed stone; Silica.
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 Walker County (6 shown, 45 unnamed on the map)
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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Walker County public-records FAQs
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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Walker County, Texas?
Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Walker County Sheriff or a city police department in Walker 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 Walker 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 Walker 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 Walker 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 Walker County, Texas?
Deeds and other recorded land documents in Walker County are kept by the Walker 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 Walker 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 Walker 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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