Starr County, TX Public Records

County Court at Law
401 N Britton Ave, Rm 201
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 956-487-8032
F: 956-487-8674
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, sealed, or adoption records released
See District & County Court for civil county court cases. Also, you can call 956-716-4800 and use ext 8032. County Court at Law is in Rm 305.
District Court
401 N Britton Ave, Rm 304
Rio Grande City, TX 78582 http://www.co.starr.tx.us/default.asp
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 956-716-4800 ext. 8482
F: 956-487-8493
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Family, Juvenile, Probate
Restricted Records: No adoption records released
The civil court also here handles civil county court cases. Probate is handled by the County Clerk at this address is room 201.
Justice of Peace Precinct 4 Place 1 - Rio Grande City
401 N Britton Ave, Rm 403
Rio Grande City, TX 78582 http://www.co.starr.tx.us/default.asp
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 956-716-4800 ext. 8245
F: 956-487-8582
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
Justice of Peace Precinct 8 Place 1 - Roma
5095 Old Escobares Hwy 83
Roma, TX 78584 http://www.co.starr.tx.us/default.asp
P: 956-849-7450
F: 956-847-1091
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
Justice of Peace Precinct 2 Place 1 - Roma
1705 N Athens St
Roma, TX 78584 http://www.co.starr.tx.us/page/starr.
P: 956-849-1253
F: 956-849-9873
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
Justice of Peace Precinct 1 Place 1 - Rio Grande City
4192 W Hwy 83
Rio Grande City, TX 78582 http://www.co.starr.tx.us/page/starr.
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 956-317-1610
F: 956-317-1173
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
Justice of Peace Precinct 6 Place 1 - Garciasville
PO Box 308
Garciasville, TX 78547 http://www.co.starr.tx.us/default.asp
P: 956-487-7180
F: 956-488-9242
Couriers: 6165 FM 1430 Road
Garciasville, TX 78547
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
Justice of Peace Precinct 7 Place 1 - Roma
78 Salineno Rd
Roma, TX 78584 http://www.co.starr.tx.us/page/starr.
P: 956-848-5717
F: 956-848-5713
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
Justice of Peace Precinct 5 Place 1 - Rio Grande City
1264 FM 2686
Rio Grande City, TX 78582 http://www.co.starr.tx.us/default.asp
P: 956-481-3210
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
Fax number is same as voice, call first before trying to fax.
Justice of Peace Precinct 3 Place 1 - Grulla
PO Box 276
La Grulla, TX 78548 http://www.co.starr.tx.us/page/starr.
P: 956-487-7049
F: 956-487-0737
Couriers: 530 Gabriela St.
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic

Starr County, TX Vital Records

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

Starr County
County Clerk
401 N Britton Ave, Rm 201
Rio Grande City, TX 78582 http://www.co.starr.tx.us/page/starr.
8AM-5PM CST
Phone: 956-716-4800 ext. 8032
Fax: 956-487-8674
Recorded Documents

Starr County Vital Certificates

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Starr County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 1,223.02 sq mi
Population (2009): 62,671
  • Females: 51.8%
  • White: 98.2%
  • Black/African American: 0.8%
  • Asian: 0.4%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 97.2%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 2.1%
Population Change (2000-2009): 9,074
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 36.9%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 90.7%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 36.8%
High School Graduates (2000): 34.7%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 6.9%
Persons per Household (2000): 3.69
Housing Units (2000): 17,589
Homeownership Rate (2000): 79.5%
Migration Flow to Starr County, TX from (2007-2008):

Starr County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $469,251
  • Construction: $9,573
  • Retail Trade: $45,004
  • Professional and Technical Services: $9,345
  • Healthcare: $68,556
  • Banking: $8,410
  • Retail Trade: $45,004
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $0
  • Manufacturing: $6,210
  • Farms: $11,959
  • Government: $234,050
Employed (2000): 13,385
Unemployed (2000): 3,533
Unemployment Rate (2009): 16.7%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $13,854
Local Government Employment (2007): 4,750
Local Government Revenue (2007): $164,268 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $76,494 (thou. dol.)

Starr County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 1,349
  • Per 1,000 population: 22.1
Deaths (2007): 349
  • Per 1,000 population: 5.7
Infant Deaths (2007): 9
  • Per 1,000 population: 6.7

Starr County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 181
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 6
  • Forcible rape: 22
  • Robbery: 17
  • Aggravated Assault: 136
Property Crimes (2008): 1,240
  • Burglary: 427
  • Larceny-Theft: 578
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 235

Starr County Genealogy Records