Overview
County government is big business. More than ever before, the complex demands of modern society are focused on our traditional framework of local government — Texas' 254 counties. Since the early 1980s, as more and more federal and state responsibilities were delegated or mandated to the local level, counties have re-emerged as Texas' "grassroots" government — delivering a growing list of services and working "smarter and harder" to respond to the ever-changing needs of our dynamic state.

Texas County Websites. View a list of all the Texas Counties and find an official county web site.

Texas Courthouses. View a list of links to photographs and information about Texas courthouses that might be of interest to you.

County History and Structure. The origin of Texas county government can be found in "municipality," the local unit of government under Spanish and Mexican rule.

County Official Information. Learn more about the county officials role in county government.

Related Sites. Looking for something particular? View the list of other sites relating to Texas counties and government.