Kleberg County, TX Public Records

Justice of Peace Precinct 1 Place 1 - Kingsville
2599 E Kenedy
Kingsville, TX 78363 http://www.co.kleberg.tx.us/default.a
P: 361-595-1387
F: 361-595-1308
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
Justice of Peace Precinct 4 Place 1 - Kingsville
622 N 14th St
Kingsville, TX 78363 http://www.co.kleberg.tx.us/default.a
P: 361-595-8586
F: 361-595-8599
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
Justice of Peace Precinct 2 Place 1 - Kingsville
620 N 3rd
Kingsville, TX 78363 http://www.co.kleberg.tx.us/default.a
P: 361-595-8571
F: 361-595-8537
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
Justice of Peace Precinct 3 Place 1 - Riviera
PO Box 214
Riviera, TX 78379 http://www.co.kleberg.tx.us/page/kleb
P: 361-296-3214
F: 361-296-3613
Couriers: 103 N 7th St
Riviera, TX 78379
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
District Court
PO Box 312
Kingsville, TX 78364-0312 http://www.co.kleberg.tx.us/page/kleb
Hours: 8AM-N, 1-5 PM CST
P: 361-595-8561
F: 361-595-8525
Couriers: 700 E Kleberg, 2nd Fl, Room 202
Kingsville, TX 78363
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil up to $200,000, Family, Divorce, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No sealed or adoption records released
County Court at Law
PO Box 312
Kingsville, TX 78364-0312 http://www.co.kleberg.tx.us/default.a
Hours: 8AM-N, 1-5 PM CST
P: 361-595-8548, 361-595-8565
F: 361-593-1355
Couriers: 700 E Kleberg, 2nd Fl, Room 202
Kingsville, TX 78363
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Probate, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No sealed or adoption records released
County Court - Criminal
PO Box 1327
Kingsville, TX 78364 http://www.co.kleberg.tx.us
Hours: 8AM-12: 1PM-5PM CST
P: 361-595-8548
F: 361-593-1355
Couriers: 700 E Kleberg
Kingsville, TX 78363
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Probate
Restricted Records: No juvenile or mental records released
Court also handles civil cases dealing with occupational licenses and bond forfeitures.

Kleberg County, TX Vital Records

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Kleberg County
County Clerk
700 E Kleberg St, 1st Fl, East Wing
Kingsville, TX 78363 http://www.co.kleberg.tx.us/page/kleb
8AM-5PM CST
Phone: 361-595-8548
Fax: 361-593-1355
Recorded Documents

Kleberg County Vital Certificates

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Kleberg County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 870.97 sq mi
Population (2009): 30,647
  • Females: 50%
  • White: 91.4%
  • Black/African American: 4%
  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 69%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 24.5%
Population Change (2000-2009): -902
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 6.5%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 55.3%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 24.2%
High School Graduates (2000): 68.2%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 20.4%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.78
Housing Units (2000): 12,743
Homeownership Rate (2000): 58.6%
Migration Flow to Kleberg County, TX from (2007-2008):

Kleberg County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $577,899
  • Construction: $16,820
  • Retail Trade: $68,901
  • Professional and Technical Services: $0
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $16,991
  • Retail Trade: $68,901
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $17,679
  • Manufacturing: $11,645
  • Farms: $8,394
  • Government: $243,605
Employed (2000): 12,361
Unemployed (2000): 1,466
Unemployment Rate (2009): 6.8%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $28,095
Local Government Employment (2007): 1,736
Local Government Revenue (2007): $83,652 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $14,960 (thou. dol.)

Kleberg County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 553
  • Per 1,000 population: 18
Deaths (2007): 254
  • Per 1,000 population: 8.3
Infant Deaths (2007): 1
  • Per 1,000 population: 1.8

Kleberg County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 224
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 1
  • Forcible rape: 25
  • Robbery: 16
  • Aggravated Assault: 182
Property Crimes (2008): 1,788
  • Burglary: 468
  • Larceny-Theft: 1,283
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 37

Kleberg County Genealogy Records