Anderson County, TX Public Records

District Court
500 N Church St, #18
Palestine, TX 75801 http://www.co.anderson.tx.us
Hours: 8AM-N, 1-5PM CST
P: 903-723-7412
F: 903-723-7491
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil, Family, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No juvenile or adoption records released
The court also holds Family Cases.
Justice of Peace Precinct 2 Place 1 - Palestine
703 N Mallard St, #107
Palestine, TX 75801 http://www.co.anderson.tx.us/page/and
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 903-723-7486
F: 903-723-7807
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
Admin Asst is ktaylor@co.anderson.tx.us.
Justice of Peace Precinct 4 Place 1 - Palestine
703 N Mallard St, #106
Palestine, TX 75801 http://www.co.anderson.tx.us/page/and
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 903-723-7419
F: 903-723-7834
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
The court also hears debt claims.
Justice of Peace Precinct 1 Place 1 - Elkhart
PO Box 348
Elkhart, TX 75839 http://www.co.anderson.tx.us/page/and
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 903-764-5661
F: 903-764-0035
Couriers: 120 Watkins St
Elkhart, TX 75839
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
Justice of Peace Precinct 3 Place 1 - Palestine
500 N Church St, Ste 8
Palestine, TX 75801 http://www.co.anderson.tx.us/page/and
Hours: 8AM=5PM CST
P: 903-723-7418
F: 903-723-7802
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
County Court
500 N Church, Rm 10
Anderson County Clerk
Palestine, TX 75801 http://www.co.anderson.tx.us/page/and
Hours: 8AM-12: 1PM-5PM CST
P: 903-723-7432
F: 903-723-4625
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil, Probate
Restricted Records: Records dealing with mental matters are restricted.
Probate fax is same as main fax number.

Anderson County, TX Vital Records

Contact the Anderson County Office of the County Clerk if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Anderson County
County Clerk
500 N Church St, Rm 10
Palestine, TX 75801 http://www.co.anderson.tx.us/page/and
8AM-N 1PM-5PM CST
Phone: 903-723-7432
Fax: 903-723-4625
Recorded Documents, Marriage

Anderson County Vital Certificates

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Anderson County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 1,070.79 sq mi
Population (2009): 57,001
  • Females: 39.8%
  • White: 75%
  • Black/African American: 22.5%
  • Asian: 0.7%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 14.6%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 61.5%
Population Change (2000-2009): 1,895
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 3.2%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 6.8%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 21.2%
High School Graduates (2000): 64.4%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 11.1%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.58
Housing Units (2000): 18,436
Homeownership Rate (2000): 74%
Migration Flow to Anderson County, TX from (2007-2008):

Anderson County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $966,213
  • Construction: $43,032
  • Retail Trade: $60,444
  • Professional and Technical Services: $36,186
  • Healthcare: $120,253
  • Banking: $28,716
  • Retail Trade: $60,444
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $16,367
  • Manufacturing: $25,152
  • Farms: $2,975
  • Government: $243,441
Employed (2000): 17,046
Unemployed (2000): 1,385
Unemployment Rate (2009): 8.8%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $23,399
Local Government Employment (2007): 2,133
Local Government Revenue (2007): $85,965 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $22,883 (thou. dol.)

Anderson County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 661
  • Per 1,000 population: 11.6
Deaths (2007): 549
  • Per 1,000 population: 9.7
Infant Deaths (2007): 5
  • Per 1,000 population: 7.6

Anderson County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 193
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 2
  • Forcible rape: 18
  • Robbery: 22
  • Aggravated Assault: 151
Property Crimes (2008): 1,358
  • Burglary: 437
  • Larceny-Theft: 830
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 91

Anderson County Genealogy Records