Bastrop County, TX Public Records

District Court
PO Box 770
Bastrop, TX 78602 http://www.co.bastrop.tx.us/default.a
Hours: 8AM-5PM M-TH: 8AM-4PM F CST
P: 512-332-7244
F: 512-332-7249
Couriers: 804 Pecan St
Bastrop, TX 78602
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil, Family, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, sealed, or adoption records released
There are three District Courts (judges) at this location: 21st, 335th, and 423rd. Individual court phone numbers are displayed on the web page. The number above is to the Clerk's office, who handles all records.
Justice of Peace Precinct 3 Place 1 - Cedar Creek
5785 FM 535
Cedar Creek, TX 78612 http://www.co.bastrop.tx.us/page/co.j
P: 512-332-7288
F: 512-332-7250
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
Justice of Peace Precinct 4 Place 1 - Elgin
1125 Dildy Drive
Elgin, TX 78621 https://www.co.bastrop.tx.us/page/co.
P: 512-581-7162
F: 512-581-7163
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
Search record index at http://records.co.bastrop.tx.us/PublicAccess/default.aspx.
Justice of Peace Precinct 2 Place 1 - Smithville
PO Box 5
Smithville, TX 78957 http://www.co.bastrop.tx.us/default.a
P: 512-581-7112
F: 512-332-7227
Couriers: 1624 NE Loop 230
Smithville, TX 78957
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
Justice of Peace Precinct 1 Place 1 - Bastrop
PO Box 336
Bastrop, TX 78602 http://www.co.bastrop.tx.us/page/jp1.
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM CST
P: 512-581-4258
F: 512-581-4254
Couriers: 804 Pecan Street
Bastrop, TX 78602
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
Send questions to June.Pace@co.bastrop.tx.us or Josey.Rodriguez@co.bastrop.tx.us. Search record index at http://records.co.bastrop.tx.us:8080/default.aspx.
County Court
PO Box 577
Bastrop, TX 78602 http://www.co.bastrop.tx.us/page/co.c
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 512-332-7234
F: 512-332-7241
Couriers: 803 Pine, Room 112
Bastrop, TX 78602
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Probate
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, sealed, or adoption records released

Bastrop County, TX Vital Records

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

Bastrop County
County Clerk
803 Pine St, Rm 112
Bastrop, TX 78602 https://www.co.bastrop.tx.us/page/co.
8AM-5PM CST
Phone: 512-332-7234
Fax: 512-332-7241
Recorded Documents

Bastrop County Vital Certificates

If you would like to obtain a hard copy of a birth, death, marriage, divorce, or other vital record, you can do so by searching for and requesting a vital certificate. Vital certificates are hard copy documents, the same as those used by the United States government.

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Bastrop County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 888.35 sq mi
Population (2009): 74,876
  • Females: 48.9%
  • White: 88.7%
  • Black/African American: 8.4%
  • Asian: 0.7%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 29.7%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 60.2%
Population Change (2000-2009): 17,160
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 8.1%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 22.3%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 13%
High School Graduates (2000): 76.9%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 17%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.77
Housing Units (2000): 22,254
Homeownership Rate (2000): 80.4%
Migration Flow to Bastrop County, TX from (2007-2008):

Bastrop County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $644,522
  • Construction: $61,022
  • Retail Trade: $70,301
  • Professional and Technical Services: $40,464
  • Healthcare: $41,428
  • Banking: $21,867
  • Retail Trade: $70,301
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $23,041
  • Manufacturing: $58,525
  • Farms: $774
  • Government: $198,761
Employed (2000): 26,529
Unemployed (2000): 1,088
Unemployment Rate (2009): 7.8%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $26,011
Local Government Employment (2007): 3,425
Local Government Revenue (2007): $140,750 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $149,810 (thou. dol.)

Bastrop County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 974
  • Per 1,000 population: 13.5
Deaths (2007): 555
  • Per 1,000 population: 7.7
Infant Deaths (2007): 9
  • Per 1,000 population: 9.2

Bastrop County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 280
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 3
  • Forcible rape: 35
  • Robbery: 20
  • Aggravated Assault: 222
Property Crimes (2008): 1,586
  • Burglary: 464
  • Larceny-Theft: 1,002
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 120

Bastrop County Genealogy Records