Zapata County, TX Public Records

Justice of Peace Precinct 3 Place 1 - Zapata
200 E 7th Ave, Ste 205
Zapata, TX 78076 http://www.co.zapata.tx.us/page/zapat
Hours: 8AM-N 1PM-5PM CST
P: 956-765-9945
F: 956-765-8622
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
Justice of Peace Precinct 2 Place 1 - San Ygnacio
PO Box 29
San Ygnacio, TX 78067 http://www.co.zapata.tx.us/page/zapat
Hours: 8AM-N 1PM-5PM CST
P: 956-765-9811
F: 956-765-3526
Couriers: 1103 Highway 83
San Ygnacio, TX 78067
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
Justice of Peace Precinct 1 Place 1 - Zapata
604A Delmar St
Zapata, TX 78076 http://www.co.zapata.tx.us/page/zapat
Hours: 8AM-12: 1PM-5PM CST
P: 956-765-9165, 956-765-9519
F: 956-765-9615
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
Justice of Peace Precinct 4 Place 1 - Zapata
200 E 7th Ave, Ste 205
Zapata, TX 78076 http://www.co.zapata.tx.us/page/zapat
Hours: 8AM-N 1PM-5PM CST
P: 956-765-6655
F: 956-765-6756
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
County Court
200 E 7th Ave, Ste 138
Zapata, TX 78076 http://www.co.zapata.tx.us/default.as
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 956-765-9915
F: 956-765-9933
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil, Probate
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, sealed, or adoption records released
Probate fax is same as main fax number.
District Court
200 E. 7th Avenue, Ste. 119
Zapata, TX 78076 http://www.co.zapata.tx.us/default.as
Hours: 8AM-N, 1-4:30PM CST
P: 956-765-9930
F: 956-765-9931
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil, Family, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, sealed, or adoption records released

Zapata County, TX Vital Records

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Zapata County
County Clerk
200 E 7th Ave, #138
Zapata, TX 78076 http://www.co.zapata.tx.us/default.as
8AM-5PM CST
Phone: 956-765-9915
Fax: 956-765-9933
Recorded Documents

Zapata County Vital Certificates

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Zapata County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 996.76 sq mi
Population (2009): 14,036
  • Females: 50.5%
  • White: 98.4%
  • Black/African American: 0.6%
  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 88.9%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 10.5%
Population Change (2000-2009): 1,854
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 24.1%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 78.7%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 26.2%
High School Graduates (2000): 53.1%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 8.7%
Persons per Household (2000): 3.1
Housing Units (2000): 6,167
Homeownership Rate (2000): 81.9%
Migration Flow to Zapata County, TX from (2007-2008):

Zapata County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $188,643
  • Construction: $14,802
  • Retail Trade: $8,060
  • Professional and Technical Services: $0
  • Healthcare: $6,643
  • Banking: $0
  • Retail Trade: $8,060
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $3,083
  • Manufacturing: $552
  • Farms: $-814
  • Government: $46,893
Employed (2000): 3,384
Unemployed (2000): 422
Unemployment Rate (2009): 10.8%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $17,637
Local Government Employment (2007): 1,026
Local Government Revenue (2007): $40,736 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $11,718 (thou. dol.)

Zapata County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 331
  • Per 1,000 population: 24.4
Deaths (2007): 71
  • Per 1,000 population: 5.2
Infant Deaths (2007): 1
  • Per 1,000 population: 3

Zapata County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 46
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 1
  • Forcible rape: 1
  • Robbery: 3
  • Aggravated Assault: 41
Property Crimes (2008): 145
  • Burglary: 75
  • Larceny-Theft: 56
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 14

Zapata County Genealogy Records