Zavala County, TX Public Records

Justice of Peace Precinct 1 Place 1 - Batesville
604A Delmar St
Zapata, TX 78076 http://www.co.zapata.tx.us/page/zapat
Hours: 8AM-N 1PM-5PM CST
P: 956-765-9165
F: 956-765-9615
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic, EPO
Justice of Peace Precinct 2 Place 1 - Crystal City
319 N 1st Ave, Ste 4
Crystal City, TX 78839 http://www.co.zavala.tx.us/page/Justi
Hours: 8AM-12 M-F CST
P: 830-374-2116
F: 830-374-2895
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
County Court
200 E Uvalde
Crystal City, TX 78839
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 830-374-2331
F: 830-374-5955
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil, Probate
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, sealed, or adoption records released
Probate fax is same as main fax number.
Justice of Peace Precinct 3 Place 1 - Crystal City
319 N 1st Ave, Ste 5
Crystal City, TX 78839 http://www.co.zavala.tx.us/default.as
Hours: 8AM-12 M-F CST
P: 830-374-5197
F: 830-374-2895
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
Justice of Peace Precinct 4 Place 1 - Ben Wheeler
PO Box 499
Ben Wheeler, TX 75754 http://www.vanzandtcounty.org/page/va
Hours: 8AM-4:30 PM CST
P: 903-833-5705
F: 903-833-5829
Couriers: 1540 FM 279
Ben Wheeler, TX 75754
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
District Court
PO Box 704
Crystal City, TX 78839 http://www.co.zavala.tx.us/page/Distr
Hours: 8AM-N, 1-5PM CST
P: 830-374-3456
F: 830-374-2632
Couriers: 200 E. Uvalde St
Crystal City, TX 78839
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil, Family, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, sealed, or adoption records released

Zavala County, TX Vital Records

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Zavala County
County Clerk
200 E Uvalde St, #7
Crystal City, TX 78839 http://www.co.zavala.tx.us/page/Count
8AM-N 1PM-5PM CST
Phone: 830-374-2331
Fax: 830-374-5955
Recorded Documents

Zavala County Vital Certificates

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Zavala County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 1,298.48 sq mi
Population (2009): 11,585
  • Females: 50.8%
  • White: 97.6%
  • Black/African American: 1%
  • Asian: 0.2%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 89.4%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 9.7%
Population Change (2000-2009): -15
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 13.8%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 84.8%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 33.5%
High School Graduates (2000): 43.4%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 7.6%
Persons per Household (2000): 3.28
Housing Units (2000): 4,075
Homeownership Rate (2000): 73.1%
Migration Flow to Zavala County, TX from (2007-2008):

Zavala County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $109,185
  • Construction: $0
  • Retail Trade: $4,409
  • Professional and Technical Services: $0
  • Healthcare: $12,681
  • Banking: $0
  • Retail Trade: $4,409
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $0
  • Manufacturing: $0
  • Farms: $15,524
  • Government: $32,324
Employed (2000): 3,034
Unemployed (2000): 609
Unemployment Rate (2009): 14.9%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $15,815
Local Government Employment (2007): 853
Local Government Revenue (2007): $29,820 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $15,996 (thou. dol.)

Zavala County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 227
  • Per 1,000 population: 19.5
Deaths (2007): 76
  • Per 1,000 population: 6.5
Infant Deaths (2007): 1
  • Per 1,000 population: 4.4

Zavala County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 47
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 1
  • Robbery: 3
  • Aggravated Assault: 43
Property Crimes (2008): 292
  • Burglary: 107
  • Larceny-Theft: 167
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 18

Zavala County Genealogy Records