Franklin County, TX Public Records

District Court
PO Box 750
Mount Vernon, TX 75457 http://www.co.franklin.tx.us/page/fra
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 903-537-8337
F: 903-537-8338
Couriers: 200 N Kaufman St
Mount Vernon, TX 75457
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil, Family, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, sealed, or adoption records released
Justice of Peace
200 N Kaufman St
Mount Vernon, TX 75457 http://www.co.franklin.tx.us/page/fra
Hours: 8AM-N 1PM-5PM M-TH CST
P: 903-537-2342 ext. 1
F: 903-537-2982
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
Court is closed on Friday
County Court
PO Box 1047
Mount Vernon, TX 75457 https://www.franklincountyclerk.net/
Hours: 8AM-N, 1-5PM M-TH; 8AM-4PM F CST
P: 903-537-2342 ext. 2
F: 903-537-2962
Couriers: 200 N Kaufman St
Mount Vernon, TX 75457
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil, Probate
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, sealed, or adoption records released

Franklin County, TX Vital Records

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

Franklin County
County Clerk
200 N Kaufman St
Mount Vernon, TX 75457 https://www.franklincountyclerk.net/
8AM-N 1PM-5PM M-TH; 8AM-4PM F CST
Phone: 903-537-2342 ext. 2, 903-537-8357
Fax: 903-537-2962
Recorded Documents

Franklin County Vital Certificates

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Franklin County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 285.66 sq mi
Population (2009): 10,841
  • Females: 50.9%
  • White: 92.5%
  • Black/African American: 5.6%
  • Asian: 0.2%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 14.2%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 78.8%
Population Change (2000-2009): 1,383
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 5.4%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 10.1%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 15.4%
High School Graduates (2000): 77.4%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 16.2%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.48
Housing Units (2000): 5,132
Homeownership Rate (2000): 79%
Migration Flow to Franklin County, TX from (2007-2008):

Franklin County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $178,344
  • Construction: $10,364
  • Retail Trade: $47,780
  • Professional and Technical Services: $6,724
  • Healthcare: $28,957
  • Banking: $10,321
  • Retail Trade: $47,780
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $2,377
  • Manufacturing: $0
  • Farms: $17,687
  • Government: $17,630
Employed (2000): 3,874
Unemployed (2000): 182
Unemployment Rate (2009): 6.9%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $28,517
Local Government Employment (2007): 360
Local Government Revenue (2007): $17,764 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $14,882 (thou. dol.)

Franklin County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 127
  • Per 1,000 population: 11.5
Deaths (2007): 110
  • Per 1,000 population: 10
Infant Deaths (2007): 2
  • Per 1,000 population: 15.7

Franklin County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 15
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 0
  • Robbery: 2
  • Aggravated Assault: 13
Property Crimes (2008): 132
  • Burglary: 69
  • Larceny-Theft: 49
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 14

Franklin County Genealogy Records