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Zapata County Public Records Directory
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About Zapata County, Texas
Zapata County is located in the southern part of Texas and is part of the Rio Grande Valley. The county seat is Zapata.
Zapata County is governed by a four-member Commissioners Court, with each member elected from a single-member district. The county judge is the presiding officer of the court, and is elected county-wide. Other members include the county clerk, district clerk, sheriff, and tax assessor-collector.
The county is represented in the Texas House of Representatives by District 34. In the Texas Senate, Zapata County is part of District 27.
In the United States House of Representatives, Zapata County is part of Texas's 28th congressional district.
The economy of Zapata County is largely based on agriculture. The county is also home to several oil and gas production facilities. Tourism is also an important part of the local economy, with the Falcon International Reservoir and the Falcon State Park being popular destinations.
Zapata County is governed by a four-member Commissioners Court, with each member elected from a single-member district. The county judge is the presiding officer of the court, and is elected county-wide. Other members include the county clerk, district clerk, sheriff, and tax assessor-collector.
The county is represented in the Texas House of Representatives by District 34. In the Texas Senate, Zapata County is part of District 27.
In the United States House of Representatives, Zapata County is part of Texas's 28th congressional district.
The economy of Zapata County is largely based on agriculture. The county is also home to several oil and gas production facilities. Tourism is also an important part of the local economy, with the Falcon International Reservoir and the Falcon State Park being popular destinations.
Zapata County Public Records
Zapata Criminal Records
Criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, operations of the jail
Zapata County Clerk
Recorder of Zapata County deeds and other instruments
Zapata County Birth and Death Records
Order Zapata County birth and death records online
Zapata County Marriage Licenses
Requirements for obtaining a Zapata County Marriage License
Zapata County Commissioners' Court
Zapata County's executive and legislative body
Zapata County Auditor
Assures that all expenditures comply with the county budget
Zapata County Tax Assessor Collector
Assessment of taxes on each property in Zapata County
Zapata County Appraisal District
Physical and mailing addresses
Zapata County Treasurer
Receive and account for all monies collected in Zapata County
Zapata County Constables
Subpoena witnesses, execute judgments, process service
Zapata County Attorney
Represents Zapata County in criminal cases
Zapata County Voter Information
Request a Zapata County voter registration application online
Laredo Morning Times Newspaper
Local news, obituaries, business, crime, archives
Zapata County Independent School District
District resources, departments and offices; parent student handbook
Zapata County Public Library
Children's, adult sections; genealogy and computer departments
Zapata County Chamber of Commerce
Zapata County usiness directory, visitor and relocation information
Zapata County Economic Development Center
Develop and support projects that create jobs
Zapata County Area Agency on Aging
Public benefits, private benefits, and community support programs
Zapata County U.S. Census
Zapata County population demographics
Zapata County Courts
Search Zapata district court records for filings in small claims cases, and bankruptcy rules and information. Obtain information for local probation services. Lookup and research files in criminal and civil courts.
Zapata County District Clerk
Records the acts and proceedings of the district court, court records
Zapata County District Attorney
Duties and responsibilities of the Zapata County District Attorney
Zapata County 49th District Court Judge
Jurisdiction in criminal, civil, tax and domestic relations
State of Texas Fourth Court of Appeals
Criminal cases except where the death penalty has been imposed
U.S. Bankruptcy Court Southern District of Texas
Bankruptcy court forms, fees, rules, selected opinions
Zapata County Judge
Zapata County chief executive officer
Zapata County Justices of the Peace
Zapata County small claims court in civil matters
Zapata County Adult Probation
Zapata County probation services
Zapata County Juvenile Probation Department
Rehabilitate, prevent further penetration in Juvenile Justice System