Gaines County, TX Public Records

District Court
101 S Main, Rm 311
Seminole, TX 79360
Hours: 8AM-N, 1-5PM CST
P: 432-758-4013
F: 432-758-4036
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil, Family, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, sealed, or adoption records released
Justice of Peace Precinct 2 Place 1 - Seagraves
PO Box 755
Seagraves, TX 79359 http://www.co.gaines.tx.us/default.as
Hours: 8AM-12: 1PM-5PM CST
P: 806-546-2666
Couriers: 311 Hill St

Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
Justice of Peace Precinct 1 Place 1 - Seminole
101 S Main, Rm 100
Seminole, TX 79360 http://www.co.gaines.tx.us/page/gaine
Hours: 8AM-12: 1PM-5PM CST
P: 432-758-4015
F: 432-758-4037
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
County Court
101 S Main, Rm 206
Seminole, TX 79360
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 432-758-4003
F: 432-758-1442
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil, Probate
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, sealed, or adoption records released

Gaines County, TX Vital Records

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

Gaines County
County Clerk
101 S Main, Rm 206
Seminole, TX 79360 http://www.co.gaines.tx.us/default.as
8AM-5PM CST
Phone: 432-758-4003
Fax: 432-758-1442
Recorded Documents

Gaines County Vital Certificates

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Gaines County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 1,502.35 sq mi
Population (2009): 15,382
  • Females: 50.4%
  • White: 95%
  • Black/African American: 2.9%
  • Asian: 0.2%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 40.6%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 55.9%
Population Change (2000-2009): 915
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 18.9%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 47.7%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 17.2%
High School Graduates (2000): 56.2%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 10.5%
Persons per Household (2000): 3.07
Housing Units (2000): 5,410
Homeownership Rate (2000): 78.6%
Migration Flow to Gaines County, TX from (2007-2008):

Gaines County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $287,028
  • Construction: $19,053
  • Retail Trade: $15,890
  • Professional and Technical Services: $0
  • Healthcare: $2,937
  • Banking: $6,853
  • Retail Trade: $15,890
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $2,657
  • Manufacturing: $4,514
  • Farms: $47,050
  • Government: $51,071
Employed (2000): 5,460
Unemployed (2000): 316
Unemployment Rate (2009): 6.4%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $26,807
Local Government Employment (2007): 1,228
Local Government Revenue (2007): $69,035 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $2,174 (thou. dol.)

Gaines County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 357
  • Per 1,000 population: 24.1
Deaths (2007): 108
  • Per 1,000 population: 7.3
Infant Deaths (2007): 2
  • Per 1,000 population: 5.6

Gaines County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 14
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 1
  • Forcible rape: 3
  • Robbery: 0
  • Aggravated Assault: 10
Property Crimes (2008): 195
  • Burglary: 33
  • Larceny-Theft: 152
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 10

Gaines County Genealogy Records