Stephens County, TX Public Records

District Court
200 W Walker
Breckenridge, TX 76424 http://www.co.stephens.tx.us/default.
Hours: 8:30AM-5PM CST
P: 254-559-3151
F: 254-559-8127
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Family, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, sealed, or adoption records released
There is no County Court or County Court at Law in Stephens County.
County Clerk
200 W Walker
Breckenridge, TX 76424 http://www.co.stephens.tx.us/page/ste
Hours: 8:30AM-N, 1-5PM CST
P: 254-559-3700
F: 254-559-5892
Jurisdiction: Probate
Justice of Peace
200 W Walker, 3rd Fl
Breckenridge, TX 76424 http://www.co.stephens.tx.us/page/ste
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 254-559-5322
F: 254-559-1127
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
Justices of the peace hear misdemeanor cases punishable by fine only and can hear most civil cases in which the amount in controversy does not exceed $10,000.

Stephens County, TX Vital Records

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

Stephens County
County Clerk
200 W Walker
Courthouse
Breckenridge, TX 76424 http://www.co.stephens.tx.us/page/ste
8:30AM-5PM CST
Phone: 254-559-3700
Fax: 254-559-5892
Recorded Documents

Stephens County Vital Certificates

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Stephens County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 894.64 sq mi
Population (2009): 9,632
  • Females: 48.2%
  • White: 94.2%
  • Black/African American: 3.7%
  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 19.5%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 75.1%
Population Change (2000-2009): -42
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 6.6%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 13.2%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 17.5%
High School Graduates (2000): 72.3%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 13.4%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.47
Housing Units (2000): 4,893
Homeownership Rate (2000): 72.4%
Migration Flow to Stephens County, TX from (2007-2008):

Stephens County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $181,616
  • Construction: $16,725
  • Retail Trade: $9,249
  • Professional and Technical Services: $0
  • Healthcare: $9,829
  • Banking: $8,252
  • Retail Trade: $9,249
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $3,363
  • Manufacturing: $16,965
  • Farms: $-6,232
  • Government: $32,155
Employed (2000): 3,923
Unemployed (2000): 152
Unemployment Rate (2009): 6.8%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $29,589
Local Government Employment (2007): 555
Local Government Revenue (2007): $26,635 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $6,683 (thou. dol.)

Stephens County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 120
  • Per 1,000 population: 12.7
Deaths (2007): 119
  • Per 1,000 population: 12.6
Infant Deaths (2007): 2
  • Per 1,000 population: 16.7

Stephens County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 16
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 1
  • Robbery: 3
  • Aggravated Assault: 12
Property Crimes (2008): 151
  • Burglary: 53
  • Larceny-Theft: 91
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 7

Stephens County Genealogy Records