Harrison County, TX Public Records

Justice of Peace Precinct 1 - Waskom
PO Box 150
Waskom, TX 75692 http://harrisoncountytexas.org/justic
Hours: 8:30AM-5PM M-Th; till 2:30PM F CST
P: 903-687-2370
F: 903-687-4374
Couriers: 165 W Texas Ave
Waskom, TX 75692
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
Justice of Peace Precinct 2 and 4 - Marshall/Harleton
200 W Houston, #'s 125 & 251
Harleton, TX 75651 https://harrisoncountytexas.org/justi
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 903-923-4009, 903-923-4011
F: 903-927-4866/1826
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
Precinct 2 and 4 combined.
Justice of Peace Precinct 3 - Hallsville
PO Box 394
Hallsville, TX 75650 http://harrisoncountytexas.org/justic
Hours: 8:30AM-5PM M-TH; 8:30AM-2:30PM F CST
P: 903-668-2050
F: 903-668-2979
Couriers: 200 W Main
Hallsville, TX 75650
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
Justice of Peace Precinct 4 - Harleton (Closed)
http://harrisoncountytexas.org/justic
P: 903-923-4011
F: 903-927-1826
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
Precinct 2 and 4 combined. See Precenct 2 & 4 - Marshall/Harleton.
District Court
200 W Houston St, #234
Marshall, TX 75671 http://harrisoncountytexas.org/distri
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 903-935-8409
F: 903-927-1918
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil, Family, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, sealed, or adoption records released
County Court at Law
200 West Houston Suite 143
Marshall, TX 75670 http://harrisoncountytexas.org/county
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 903-935-8406
F: 903-934-9668
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil, Probate
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, sealed, birth, death or adoption records released
Probate is a separate index at this same address.

Harrison County, TX Vital Records

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Harrison County
County Clerk
200 W Houston, Rm 143
Marshall, TX 75670 http://harrisoncountytexas.org/county
8AM-5PM CST
Phone: 903-935-8403 ext. 1030
Fax: 903-935-4877
Recorded Documents

Harrison County Vital Certificates

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Harrison County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 898.71 sq mi
Population (2009): 64,795
  • Females: 50.9%
  • White: 75.4%
  • Black/African American: 22.4%
  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 9.6%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 66.2%
Population Change (2000-2009): 2,685
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 3.3%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 6.5%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 14.8%
High School Graduates (2000): 78.3%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 15.4%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.62
Housing Units (2000): 26,271
Homeownership Rate (2000): 77.2%
Migration Flow to Harrison County, TX from (2007-2008):

Harrison County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $1,275,025
  • Construction: $84,194
  • Retail Trade: $83,515
  • Professional and Technical Services: $0
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $67,450
  • Retail Trade: $83,515
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $23,873
  • Manufacturing: $261,496
  • Farms: $6,242
  • Government: $150,200
Employed (2000): 26,290
Unemployed (2000): 2,103
Unemployment Rate (2009): 8.2%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $32,435
Local Government Employment (2007): 3,055
Local Government Revenue (2007): $122,627 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $114,433 (thou. dol.)

Harrison County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 894
  • Per 1,000 population: 14.1
Deaths (2007): 659
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.4
Infant Deaths (2007): 16
  • Per 1,000 population: 17.9

Harrison County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 261
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 4
  • Forcible rape: 10
  • Robbery: 47
  • Aggravated Assault: 200
Property Crimes (2008): 2,105
  • Burglary: 729
  • Larceny-Theft: 1,271
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 105

Harrison County Genealogy Records