Travis County, Texas Public Records

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Located right on I-35 and part of the Austin-Round Rock metro area, Travis County, Texas, has a population of nearly one million. The county seat is in Austin, which doubles as the state capital. Like many counties in the state, this one is named for an Alamo veteran, William Barret Travis. Texas’ 1993 Robin Hood Plan mandated equal school financing for every county in the state, and as a result, Travis County has one of the single highest property tax rates in the entire United States.

Fortunately, there’s much more to this beautiful county than high property taxes. The Austin Zoo is located within the county as is part of the Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge. Each year, the South by Southest (SWSX) music and film festivals are held within the county, making it one of the most popular destinations in the country. If you’re searching for Travis County public records, the most logical individual to speak with is the county clerk. Located at 5551 Airport Blvd, the clerk’s office is open each business day from eight to five. Their permanent library contains millions of files, with some dating back to the eighteen hundreds. If you seek a document filed after 1988, completing an online search may be your best option.