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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Texas County Videos

County Services Videos  •  County Government Videos  

County Government: "There When You Need It"

The Texas Association of Counties has prepared a 17-minute video, “County Government: There When You Need It,” that describes the structure and history of Texas county government and explains the role and functions of the various county offices.

Also, county officials or teachers who wish to use the video for educational purposes may download this zipped file (33MB) and save to the local computer.

'County Government: There When You Need It'  Watch the entire video

Smaller portions of the video can be viewed by clicking on the icons below. (These videos are hosted on YouTube.)

Opening Scenes  County Government: Opening Scenes

History and Overview  County Government: History and Overview

The Buck Starts Here: County Judges and Commissioners  The Buck Starts Here: County Judges and Commissioners

Justice for All: Sheriff, District Attorney, County Attorney and District Clerk   Justice for All: Sheriff, District Attorney, County Attorney
          and District Clerk

The People’s Court: Justice of the Peace and Constable  The People’s Court: Justice of the Peace and Constable

They’re Your Dollars: County Treasurer and County Auditor  They’re Your Dollars: County Treasurer and County Auditor

Keeping Things Organized: County Clerk and Tax Assessor-Collector  Keeping Things Organized: County Clerk and Tax
          Assessor-Collector

Taking on New Challenges: Additional Services   Taking on New Challenges: Additional Services

The entire DVD or VHS tape is available for free by contacting the Administration Department at the Texas Association of Counties at (800) 456-5974 or by
emailing [email protected].