Hockley County, TX Public Records

Justice of Peace Precinct 1 Place 1 - Ropesville
PO Box 203
Ropesville, TX 79358 http://www.co.hockley.tx.us/default.a
P: 806-564-0011
Couriers: 105 Hockley Main St.
Ropesville, TX 79358
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
There is no court clerk for this court, all matters are handled by the Judge.
Justice of Peace Precinct 4 Place 1 - Anton
PO Box 556
Anton, TX 79313 http://www.co.hockley.tx.us/page/hock
P: 806-891-2542
Couriers: 313 Main
Anton, TX 79313
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
Justice of Peace Precinct 2 Place 1 - Sundown
PO Box 896
Sundown, TX 79372 http://www.co.hockley.tx.us/page/hock
P: 806-229-2022, 806-229-6117
Couriers: 603 Slaughter Ave
Sundown, TX 79372
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
Justice of Peace Precinct 5 Place 1 - Levelland
624 Ave H, Ste 205
Levelland, TX 79336 http://www.co.hockley.tx.us/page/hock
P: 806-894-4104
F: 806-894-1101
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
District Court
802 Houston St, #316
Levelland, TX 79336 http://www.co.hockley.tx.us/
Hours: 9AM-5PM CST
P: 806-894-8527
F: 806-894-3891
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil, Family
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, sealed, or adoption records released
Probate cases are held by the County Clerk - 806-894-3185.
County Court
802 Houston St, #213
Levelland, TX 79336 http://www.co.hockley.tx.us/
Hours: 9AM-5PM CST
P: 806-894-3185
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil, Probate
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, sealed, or adoption records released
View court activity and dockets available by date at www.co.hockley.tx.us/ips/cms/Court_Dockets/.

Hockley County, TX Vital Records

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

Hockley County
County Clerk
802 Houston St, #213
Levelland, TX 79336 http://www.co.hockley.tx.us/page/hock
9AM-5PM CST
Phone: 806-894-3185, 806-894-4404
Recorded Documents

Hockley County Vital Certificates

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Hockley County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 908.28 sq mi
Population (2009): 22,272
  • Females: 50.7%
  • White: 93.3%
  • Black/African American: 4%
  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 44.2%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 50.8%
Population Change (2000-2009): -444
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 5.2%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 29.3%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 17.6%
High School Graduates (2000): 68.2%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 13.6%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.77
Housing Units (2000): 9,148
Homeownership Rate (2000): 74.4%
Migration Flow to Hockley County, TX from (2007-2008):

Hockley County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $439,528
  • Construction: $22,511
  • Retail Trade: $21,870
  • Professional and Technical Services: $8,764
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $12,546
  • Retail Trade: $21,870
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $7,517
  • Manufacturing: $12,485
  • Farms: $10,608
  • Government: $78,892
Employed (2000): 9,572
Unemployed (2000): 706
Unemployment Rate (2009): 6.9%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $29,906
Local Government Employment (2007): 1,749
Local Government Revenue (2007): $106,034 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $131,019 (thou. dol.)

Hockley County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 392
  • Per 1,000 population: 17.6
Deaths (2007): 195
  • Per 1,000 population: 8.8
Infant Deaths (2007): 1
  • Per 1,000 population: 2.6

Hockley County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 107
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 20
  • Robbery: 8
  • Aggravated Assault: 79
Property Crimes (2008): 554
  • Burglary: 180
  • Larceny-Theft: 345
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 29

Hockley County Genealogy Records