Calhoun County, TX Public Records

District Court
211 S Ann St
Port Lavaca, TX 77979 http://www.calhouncotx.org/dclerk.htm
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 361-553-4630
F: 361-553-4637
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil, Family
Restricted Records: No mental, sealed, or adoption records released.
Search requests must be in writing.
Justice of Peace Precinct 4 Place 1 - Seadrift
PO Box 520
Seadrift, TX 77983 http://www.calhouncotx.org/jp4.html
P: 361-785-7082
F: 361-785-2179
Couriers: 103 W. Dallas St.
Seadrift, TX 77983
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $20,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
Justice of Peace Precinct 1 Place 1 - Port Lavaca
201 W Austin, Rm 12
Port Lavaca, TX 77979 http://www.calhouncotx.org/jp1.html
P: 361-553-4621
F: 361-553-4626
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
Justice of Peace Precinct 2 Place 1 - Port Lavaca
201 W Austin St, Rm 11
Port Lavaca, TX 77979 http://www.calhouncotx.org/jp2.html
P: 361-553-4622
F: 361-553-4625
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
Justice of Peace Precinct 3 Place 1 - Point Comfort
PO Box 542
Point Comfort, TX 77978 http://www.calhouncotx.org/jp3.html
P: 361-987-2930
F: 361-987-2940
Couriers: 112 Jones St
Point Comfort, TX 77978
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
Justice of Peace Precinct 5 Place 1 - Port O'Connor
PO Box 454
Port O'Connor, TX 77982 http://www.calhouncotx.org/jp5.html
Hours: 9AM-4PM M-TH CST
P: 361-983-2351
F: 361-983-2461
Couriers: 508 W Main St
Port O'Connor, TX 77982
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
County Court At Law
211 S Ann St
Port Lavaca, TX 77979 http://www.calhouncotx.org/cctlw.html
Hours: 8AM-5PM M-TH; 8:30AM-5PM F CST
P: 361-553-4640
F: 361-553-4642
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil, Probate
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, sealed, or adoption records released
Established 11/1986.

Calhoun County, TX Vital Records

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

Calhoun County
County Clerk
211 S Ann, Ste 102
Port Lavaca, TX 77979 http://calhouncoclerk.org/
8AM-5PM M-=TH; 8:30AM-5PM F CST
Phone: 361-553-4411
Fax: 361-553-4420
Recorded Documents, Probate

Calhoun County Vital Certificates

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Calhoun County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 512.31 sq mi
Population (2009): 20,573
  • Females: 50.1%
  • White: 91.3%
  • Black/African American: 2.9%
  • Asian: 4.2%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 44.9%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 47.4%
Population Change (2000-2009): -74
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 8.5%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 32.8%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 15.7%
High School Graduates (2000): 69%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 12.1%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.75
Housing Units (2000): 10,238
Homeownership Rate (2000): 72.8%
Migration Flow to Calhoun County, TX from (2007-2008):

Calhoun County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $722,513
  • Construction: $121,781
  • Retail Trade: $34,689
  • Professional and Technical Services: $26,868
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $7,648
  • Retail Trade: $34,689
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $9,555
  • Manufacturing: $350,863
  • Farms: $5,236
  • Government: $67,492
Employed (2000): 8,246
Unemployed (2000): 658
Unemployment Rate (2009): 8.6%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $28,187
Local Government Employment (2007): 1,358
Local Government Revenue (2007): $103,012 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $62,870 (thou. dol.)

Calhoun County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 309
  • Per 1,000 population: 15.2
Deaths (2007): 203
  • Per 1,000 population: 10
Infant Deaths (2007): 3
  • Per 1,000 population: 9.7

Calhoun County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 57
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 1
  • Forcible rape: 5
  • Robbery: 1
  • Aggravated Assault: 50
Property Crimes (2008): 482
  • Burglary: 156
  • Larceny-Theft: 297
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 29

Calhoun County Genealogy Records