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Before you go to your county courthouse, view these videos!

How to Change Your Name

How to Get Your Name Changed

  There are many reasons why you might want to change your name. Here's how.
How to Obtain or Renew a Passport

How to Obtain or Renew a Passport 

 What you need to know and what documents to bring with you when you apply for a passport
How to Obtain a Birth or Death Certificate

How to Obtain a Birth or Death Certificate

  There are many reasons you may need a copy of a birth or death certificate
How to Obtain a Marriage License

How to Obtain a Marriage License

  Know what you will need to take to the courthouse to get your marriage license
How to Pay Your Property Taxes

How to Pay Your Property Taxes

  View this short video to learn how and why you should pay property taxes
Disabled Plates and Placards

Disabled Plates and Placards

  What you need to know to apply for disabled plates and placards
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Keys to the Courthouse

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A Curriculum Enrichment Program for Youth



Overview

The Texas AgriLife Extension Service’s V.G. Young Institute of County Government and 4-H and Youth Development Program, in partnership with the Texas Association of Counties and the County Judges and Commissioners Association, are pleased to provide this curriculum to help young people better understand the role of county government in our state.

This curriculum is designed for middle and high school students and is prepared in compliance with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills social studies requirements. The five lessons teach participants about the functions of elected county officials in Texas, the primary services offered by county government, the justice process at the county level, elections and voting, and the financing of county government. Each lesson has appropriate activities to reinforce learning.

Click here to order a copy of this curriculum.

Curriculum and Related Activities



Chapter One: Framework and Function of County Government
  Activities Middle School
  Activities High School
Chapter Two: Primary Services Offered by County Government
  Activities Middle School
  Activities High School
Chapter Three: Justice Process at the County Level
  Activities Middle School
  Activities High School
Chapter Four: Elections and Voting
  Activities Middle School
  Activities High School
Chapter Five: Financing County Government
  Activities Middle School
  Activities High School

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