Newton County, TX Public Records

District Court
PO Box 535
Newton, TX 75966 http://www.co.newton.tx.us/page/newto
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 409-379-3951
F: 409-379-9087
Couriers: 110 Court Street, Ste 215
Newton, TX 75966
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil, Family, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, sealed, or adoption records released
Justice of Peace Precinct 3 Place 1 - Newton
PO Box 452
Newton, TX 75966 http://www.co.newton.tx.us/default.as
Hours: 12:30PM-4:30PM CST
P: 409-379-2169
F: 409-379-2058
Couriers: 509 Main St
Newton, TX 75966
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
Justice of Peace Precinct 4 Place 1 - Deweyville
PO Box 319
Deweyville, TX 77614 http://www.co.newton.tx.us/page/newto
Hours: 8AM-5PM M-TH: 8AM-12 F CST
P: 409-746-7190
F: 409-746-9843
Couriers: 42520 Hwy 87 S
Orange, TX 77632
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
Justice of Peace Precinct 2 Place 1 - Wiergate
PO Box 178
Wiergate, TX 75977 http://www.co.newton.tx.us/default.as
P: 409-565-9944
F: 409-565-1017
Couriers: County Road 1105
Wiergate, TX 75977
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
Justice of Peace Precinct 1 Place 1 - Newton
4382 FM 363
Newton, TX 75966 http://www.co.newton.tx.us/default.as
Hours: 8AM-3PM M-TH; 8AM-N F CST
P: 409-397-4545
F: 409-397-4455
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
County Court
PO Box 484
Newton, TX 75966 http://www.co.newton.tx.us/default.as
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 409-379-5341
F: 409-379-9049
Couriers: 115 Court Street
Newton, TX 75966
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil, Probate
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, sealed, or adoption records released

Newton County, TX Vital Records

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

Newton County
County Clerk
115 Court St
Newton, TX 75966 http://www.co.newton.tx.us/default.as
8AM-4:30PM CST
Phone: 409-379-5341
Fax: 409-379-9049
Recorded Documents

Newton County Vital Certificates

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Newton County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 932.69 sq mi
Population (2009): 13,667
  • Females: 49%
  • White: 76.8%
  • Black/African American: 20.6%
  • Asian: 0.7%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 4.4%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 72.7%
Population Change (2000-2009): -1,405
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 0.9%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 3.6%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 22.3%
High School Graduates (2000): 68.7%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 5.5%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.59
Housing Units (2000): 7,331
Homeownership Rate (2000): 84.5%
Migration Flow to Newton County, TX from (2007-2008):

Newton County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $97,430
  • Construction: $1,671
  • Retail Trade: $4,142
  • Professional and Technical Services: $0
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $0
  • Retail Trade: $4,142
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $0
  • Manufacturing: $14,432
  • Farms: $-255
  • Government: $27,895
Employed (2000): 5,222
Unemployed (2000): 613
Unemployment Rate (2009): 11.5%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $22,376
Local Government Employment (2007): 695
Local Government Revenue (2007): $25,745 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $23,746 (thou. dol.)

Newton County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 141
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.3
Deaths (2007): 166
  • Per 1,000 population: 12.1
Infant Deaths (2007): 3
  • Per 1,000 population: 21.3

Newton County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 15
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 2
  • Forcible rape: 3
  • Robbery: 2
  • Aggravated Assault: 8
Property Crimes (2008): 158
  • Burglary: 41
  • Larceny-Theft: 112
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 5

Newton County Genealogy Records