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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Zavala County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Texas state publishers on the review date. 2 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Zavala County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Zavala County, Texas — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
9,209
Population
Census estimate
3,427
Households
Census estimate
$49,243
Median income
Annual household
$77,300
Median home value
Census ACS
Crystal City
County seat
In Texas
Criminal records
1 source
Court records
4 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
4 sources
Vital records
2 sources
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Zavala County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Zavala County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Employee Directory - Zavala County Zavala County |
| Criminal records | Inmates |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Zavala County state portal below |
| Property records | Zavala CAD – Official Site Welcome to the La Pryor Independent School District Website |
| Vital records | 1910 Zavala County Texas Census - Historic District H4 Zavala Co. Genealogy - Historic District H4 |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Zavala County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Zavala County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Zavala County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Zavala County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Zavala County Records
2026
Zavala County court records portal verified
State court system links for Zavala County verified against the Texas judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Zavala County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Zavala County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Zavala County property records online
Zavala County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
2026
FBI Identity History Summary (federal complement)
For records that may exist outside Texas, the FBI Identity History Summary at fbi.gov complements all county-level state records.
The 4-Step Zavala County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Zavala County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Zavala County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Texas statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Texas state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Zavala County Records
❌ Myth: "Zavala County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Zavala County are held by the Texas state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Zavala County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have Zavala County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Texas state repository has verified, current Zavala County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Zavala County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Zavala County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources (All Verified)
- www.co.zavala.tx.us — Court records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Zavala County & Texas Records
For records not specific to Zavala County, use Texas's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Texas statewide record systems:
- Texas Court Records →
- Texas Criminal Records →
- Texas Property Records →
- Texas Vital Records →
- Texas Voter Records →
- Texas Wants & Warrants →
- Texas Licenses →
- Texas Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
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Texas statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
About Zavala County, Texas
Zavala County is located in the South Texas Region of Texas. The county seat is Crystal City.
- Population: 9,209
- Households: 3,427
- Median household income: $49,243
- Median home value: $77,300
- Below poverty line: 31.0%
- Land area: 1,297.4 sq mi
- Population density: 7.1 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 0
- NCES schools indexed: 7
Harris Govern Map Search
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Mapping features provided by the Central Appraisal District. An icon indicates a feature will not be displayed until zoomed in enough to see them · Might be referenced by prop_id on some notices. Search term must be a positive integer value, that is greater than zero.
Zavala County Records Available on Microfilm from Texas A&M International University | Texas State Library
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Home > Archives & Reference > Genealogy Resources > County Records on Microfilm > Zavala County (this page) Zavala County Records These county records are available on microfilm from:
Employee Directory - Zavala County
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Zavala County is currently under a burn ban · Zavala County Courthouse | 200 E. Uvalde Street | Crystal City, Texas 78839 | Phone: 830-374-3810
Zavala County
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365th District Court · Probation Department · Community Supervision and Corrections · Juvenile Probation Department · Commissioners · County Directory · Contact Us · About Us · Quicklinks · Commissioners Court Agendas · Budget Transparency · Foreclosures · Tax Rate · Pay Citations Online Now Available · Justice of the Peace Pct. 1 · Justice of the Peace Pct. 4 · Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office ·
Clerk Phone Clerk Phone District and County Clerks Title, County Title, County
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Co Clk, Zavala · Urrabazo, Michelle · (830) 374-2331 · Co Clk, Ellis · Valdez, Krystal · (972) 825-5070 · Co Clk, Ward · Valles, Denise · (432) 943-3294 · Co Clk, Live Oak · VanWay, Donna · (361) 449-2733 · Co Clk, Cass · Varnell, Amy L. (903) 756-5071 ·
PublicSite Sor Public SORNA
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Under Art. 62.403(b), a person with a single reportable adjudication or conviction may apply to the Council on Sex Offender Treatment for an individual risk assessment .
Zavala CAD – Official Site
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Within this site you will find general information about the District and the ad valorem property tax system in Texas, as well as information regarding specific properties within the district. Zavala Central Appraisal District is responsible for appraising all real and business personal property ...
Welcome to the La Pryor Independent School District Website
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Welcome to the website of the La Pryor Independent School District. Within this site you will find general information about the District and the ad valorem property tax system in Texas, as well as information regarding specific properties within the district.
Texas Land Records Real Property Official Records Search
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Access property records, Access real properties
1910 Zavala County Texas Census - Historic District H4
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This transcription of the 1910 Zavala County census is a work in progress by Tom Graham. An attempt was made to transcribe all information (spelling) exactly as it appeared on the census. Some names were very difficult to read and subject to interpretation. These names have a question mark ...
Zavala Co. Genealogy - Historic District H4
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Zavala County Texas Death Index · Land Grant Index · Zavala County Records and Information · Information Lookups · Zavala County Queries · Zavala County Surnames · Search Historic District Web Site · USGenWeb® Archives · Texas County Selection List ·
Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has notified DSHS that two Texas residents were Need a copy of your birth certificate? We can help you. Vital Statistics maintains birth records for the state of Texas.
Inmates
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Close PACER Case Locator PACER Log in Manage PACER Account · An official website of the United States government Log in to Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock () or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Type the name of a federal court to find links to login to CM/ECF – or – search by other information unique to that court, like their contact information, RSS feed, county codes, and…
Crime Records Services - Texas Department of Public Safety
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© 2026 Texas Department of Public Safety. PDF files require Adobe Reader or compatible
IvisMvpUi
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Zavala County is a county in the U.S. state of Texas . As of the 2020 census, the population was 9,670, and was estimated to be 9,209 in 2024. The county seat and largest city is Crystal City. The county was created on February 1, 1858 and later organized on February 25, 1884.
TDLR Active License Search
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TDLR License Data Search (Active Licenses only) Search Help | Download License files | Download Other | Questions/Comments
County Clerks
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Skip to Main Content · The Office of the Texas Secretary of State will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day · IN-PERSON SERVICES FOR THE OFFICE OF THE TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE HAVE MOVED TO 400 W. 15TH STREET. PARKING DETAILS AND MORE INFORMATION · Apostille/Authentication ...
Zavala County
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Field notes are the narrative record of the cadastral survey . They are written in tabular format and contain the detailed descriptions of entire survey process including the instrumentation and procedures utilized, calling all physical evidence evaluated in the survey process, and listing all ...
Commissioners Court Agendas - Zavala County
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Zavala County is currently NOT under a burn ban · Zavala County Courthouse | 200 E. Uvalde Street | Crystal City, Texas 78839 | Phone: 830-374-3810
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Zavala County?
Zavala County court cases are searchable through the Clerk Phone Clerk Phone District and County Clerks Title, County Title, County portal: https://www.txcourts.gov/media/1456597/district-and-county-clerks.pdf. Texas also operates a state-level case lookup through the re:SearchTX system. For federal matters, see PACER.
Does an active warrant show up on a background check in Texas?
Yes. Active warrants in Texas appear on name-based criminal background checks through the Texas Department of Public Safety system the moment they are entered. Some employers also run a separate NCIC warrant query, which catches federal warrants as well.
Can my employer see a sealed record in Texas?
Generally, most private employers running a standard name-based check cannot see a sealed Texas record. However, government employers, law enforcement, schools, healthcare facilities, and any role requiring a fingerprint-based check can see sealed records under specific statutory exemptions. Confirm specifics with the sealing court.
What's the difference between a court record and a criminal record in Texas?
A court record shows everything filed in a specific case — pleadings, motions, judgments. A criminal record (rap sheet) is a person-centric history from the Texas Department of Public Safety that aggregates arrests and dispositions across all courts in Texas. Court records are searched by case; criminal records by person.