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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Kent County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Texas state publishers on the review date. 5 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Kent County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Kent County, Texas — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
703
Population
Census estimate
246
Households
Census estimate
$68,553
Median income
Annual household
$76,400
Median home value
Census ACS
Jayton
County seat
In Texas
Criminal records
1 source
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
3 sources
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
2 sources
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
2 sources
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Kent County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Kent County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Kent County Records and Case Search 25.0003 • General statutory county court jurisdiction. |
| Criminal records | Texas DPS — Crime Records |
| Wants & warrants | |
| Property records | Interactive Map checkHuman.title - County Government Records |
| Vital records | Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) |
| Voter records | Kent County Voter Registration Figures Election Information Kent County Levy Court |
| Professional licenses | TDLR Active License Search |
| Recorded documents | Deeds & Property Records Kent County Levy Court Recorder of Deeds |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Kent County. Sources reviewed June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Kent County Records
2026
Kent County court records portal verified
State court system links for Kent County verified against the Texas judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Kent County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Kent County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Kent County property records online
Kent County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
Related — Kent County & Texas Records
For records not specific to Kent County, use Texas's statewide system or the national hub.
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🇺🇸 National hubs:
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Texas statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
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About Kent County, Texas
Kent County is located in the West Texas Region of Texas. The county seat is Jayton.
- Population: 703
- Households: 246
- Median household income: $68,553
- Median home value: $76,400
- Below poverty line: 8.0%
- Land area: 902.5 sq mi
- Population density: 0.8 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 1
- NCES schools indexed: 1
Texas Land Records Real Property Official Records Search
Official Free
Access property records, Access real properties
Kent County Records and Case Search
Official Free
These records serve as official documentation of the legal proceedings that occur within the county's judicial system. Court records in Kent County include a comprehensive collection of documents such as case filings, judgments, motions, docket entries, and transcripts of hearings or trials.
25.0003 • General statutory county court jurisdiction.
Official Free
County Courts at Law - 0 County Court 26.041-26.051 General county court jurisdiction. Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4 4 precincts, 1 place each. Kent County District Courts - 1 39th 24.141 Also serves Haskell, Stonewall, and Throckmorton counties.
Kent County Voter Registration Figures
Official Free
Voter registration status, polling place, and ballot lookup.
Texas SOS – My Voter Portal
Official Free
County tax assessor-collector offices provide most vehicle title and registration services, including: · Many counties allow you to renew your vehicle registration and change your address online. Some counties allow renewals at substations or subcontractors, such as participating grocery stores.
Texas Comptroller Business Search
Business, Voter & Other
TX Comptroller entity search.
mycpa.cpa.state.tx.us
Texas DPS — Crime Records
Official Free
Official websites use .gov A .gov Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Multi-court Voice Case Information System: 866-222-8029 ext.
PublicSite Sor Public SORNA
Official Free
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 .
Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
Official Free
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.
TDLR Active License Search
Official Free
TDLR License Data Search (Active Licenses only) Search Help | Download License files | Download Other | Questions/Comments
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Kent County?
Kent County court cases are searchable through the 25.0003 • General statutory county court jurisdiction. portal: https://www.txcourts.gov/All_Archived_documents/JudicialInformation/pubs/AR97/judad.htm. Texas also operates a state-level case lookup through the re:SearchTX system. For federal matters, see PACER.
Can I find out if someone is divorced in Texas?
Yes. Search the court case index for the person's name in the county where they lived. Most Texas counties offer free online case-search portals. The state vital records office also issues divorce verifications for a fee.
Are Texas marriage records public?
Marriage records in Texas are generally public — anyone can verify that a marriage occurred and request a non-certified copy. Certified copies (needed for legal purposes like name changes or immigration) may be restricted to the spouses, immediate family, or those with a court order.
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.