Karnes County, TX Public Records

Justice of Peace Precinct 2 - Falls City
PO Box 328
Falls City, TX 78113 http://www.co.karnes.tx.us/
Hours: 8AM-5PM M,T,W,F; 8am-3pm th CST
P: 830-254-3226
F: 830-254-3226
Couriers: 401 S Panna Maria St
Falls City, TX 78113
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
Justice of Peace Precinct 4 - Runge
PO Box 26
Runge, TX 78151 http://www.co.karnes.tx.us/page/karne
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 830-239-4459
F: 830-239-7449
Couriers: 306 N Helena
Runge, TX 78151
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
Justice of Peace Precinct 1 - Kenedy
707 W Main St, Ste B
Kenedy, TX 78119 http://www.co.karnes.tx.us/page/karne
Hours: 8AM-N 1PM-5PM CST
P: 830-583-2102
F: 830-583-9229
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
Justice of Peace Precinct 3 - Karnes City
210 W Calvert, Ste 130
Karnes City, TX 78118 http://www.co.karnes.tx.us/page/karne
P: 830-780-4373
F: 830-780-2262
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
District Court
210 W Calvert Ste180
Karnes County Offices on the Square
Karnes City, TX 78118 http://www.co.karnes.tx.us/page/karne
Hours: 8AM-N, 1-5PM CST
P: 830-780-2562, 830-780-3065
F: 830-780-3227
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil, Family, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, sealed, or adoption records released
While the court does have not online access to the docket, calendars and attorney's section is shown at the home page. Also see https://www.81st-218thdistrictcourt.org/index.php..
County Court
210 W Calvert, Ste 100
Karnes City, TX 78118-2929 http://www.co.karnes.tx.us/default.as
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 830-780-3938
F: 830-780-4576
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil, Probate
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, sealed, or adoption records released
Probate fax is same as main fax number.

Karnes County, TX Vital Records

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

Karnes County
County Clerk
210 W Calvert, #100
Karnes City, TX 78118 http://www.co.karnes.tx.us/default.as
8AM-5PM CST
Phone: 830-780-3938
Fax: 830-780-4576
Recorded Documents

Karnes County Vital Certificates

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Karnes County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 750.32 sq mi
Population (2009): 15,029
  • Females: 40.5%
  • White: 86.2%
  • Black/African American: 11.7%
  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 49.8%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 38.2%
Population Change (2000-2009): -417
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 3.7%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 43.2%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 27.5%
High School Graduates (2000): 59.1%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 9.4%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.66
Housing Units (2000): 5,479
Homeownership Rate (2000): 74.2%
Migration Flow to Karnes County, TX from (2007-2008):

Karnes County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $164,258
  • Construction: $8,676
  • Retail Trade: $10,156
  • Professional and Technical Services: $2,959
  • Healthcare: $9,202
  • Banking: $5,998
  • Retail Trade: $10,156
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $0
  • Manufacturing: $15,104
  • Farms: $-644
  • Government: $60,059
Employed (2000): 4,705
Unemployed (2000): 328
Unemployment Rate (2009): 9.2%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $20,175
Local Government Employment (2007): 0
Local Government Revenue (2007): $35,621 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $9,745 (thou. dol.)

Karnes County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 167
  • Per 1,000 population: 11.1
Deaths (2007): 157
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.4
Infant Deaths (2007): 1
  • Per 1,000 population: 6

Karnes County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 36
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 2
  • Forcible rape: 5
  • Robbery: 2
  • Aggravated Assault: 27
Property Crimes (2008): 286
  • Burglary: 104
  • Larceny-Theft: 166
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 16

Karnes County Genealogy Records