Frequently Asked Questions

 

1.  What are the Taylor County Phone numbers?

 

Animal Control, 925 South 25th

325-674-0085

District Attorney (Misdemeanor, Felony), 300 Oak

325-674-1261

District Attorney (Check Fraud), 400 Oak

325-674-1360

District Attorney (Check Fraud), 400 Oak

325-674-1360

Expo Center, Fairgrounds

325-677-4376

Extension Agent, 1982 Lytle Way

325-674-6048

Food Stamps, Old Courthouse, 301 Oak

325-676-7181

Food Stamps, 400 North Willis

325-675-5150

Health Department, 850 North 6th

325-692-5600

Jail, 910 South 27th

325-691-7422

Medicaid (pregnant women & children) 301 Oak

325-676-7181

Medicaid (Elderly) 317 Pecan

325-673-5217

Municipal Court, 555 Walnut 325-676-6333
Probation Department, Old Courthouse, 301 Oak 325-674-1247
Social Services (Welfare) 301 Oak (in basement) 325-674-1341
WIC program(Women, Infants & Children) 2347 N. 6th 325-672-1378
WIC program(Women,Infants & Children) 2241 S.19th 325-692-1680

    

2.  Where are traffic tickets paid?

If ticket was issued by City Police, contact Municipal Court, City Hall, 555 Walnut.

If ticket was issued by Texas DPS trooper, contact County Justice of Peace offices according to 1st letter of last name.

Judge Smith, JP Precinct 1, Place 1, A-K, Old Courthouse 301 Oak St. in the basement. If you still have questions, you may call the Information Booth in the main Courthouse at 674-1380.       

Judge Deatherage, JP Precinct 1, Place 2, L-Z, Old Courthouse 301 Oak St. in the basement. If you still have questions, you may call the Information Booth in the main Courthouse at 674-1380.

Judge Doan, JP Precinct 2, P.O. Box 225, Merkel 79536

Judge Pueschel, JP Precinct 3, P.O. Box 361, Tuscola 79562

Judge Cleveland, JP Precinct 4, P.O. Box 5, Lawn 79530

 

3.  What are the locations of the Taylor County Offices

                    The Main Taylor County Courthouse is located at 300 Oak Street in downtown Abilene.

                    Other offices addresses are listed with the phone numbers above.

                    Click here to go to the Abilene Map

 

4.  How do I obtain County information on:

Warrants County Clerk 325-674-1202
Common Law Marriage County Clerk 325-674-1202
Assumed Name Certificate County Clerk 325-674-1202
Marriage License ($42.00 fee, cash only, 3 day waiting period unless waived by District or County Judge) County Clerk 325-674-1202
Probating a Will (Judge recommends an attorney but not required. Individual wanting to probate would need to prepare proper paperwork and have Judge approve it before hearing is scheduled. We do not supply paperwork or legal advice, this is why the judge recommends an attorney.) County Judge 325-674-1235
Guardianships (Judge always recommends an attorney. Guardianships require several legalities and in order to protect everyone’s best interest an attorney is recommended.) County Judge 325-674-1235
Building Permits(Rural Area) Environmental 325-674-1393
Indigent Burial & Health Social Services 325-674-1341
Chemical Spills(City & County) Environmental 325-674-1393
Business License County Clerk 325-674-1202
Birth Certificates ($23.00 Cash Only) County Clerk Health Department 325-674-1202 325-692-5600
Emancipation (District Courts have venue. Under 18 wanting to marry may file a petition with District Clerk. Requires legal documents, guardian and attorney ad-litem. Recommend a private attorney.) District Clerk 325-674-1316
Protective Orders District Attorney 325-674-1296
Divorce Records District Clerk 325-674-1316
Jury Duty District Clerk 325-674-1308
Court Dates (misdemeanor) County Clerk 325-674-1202
Court Dates (felony) District Clerk 325-674-1316
Court Appointed Attorney(1) County Court at Law 1 325-674-1323
Court Appointed Attorney(2) County Court at Law 2 325-674-1208
Court Appointed Attorney(3) District Clerk 325-674-1316
Pick up a returned check D.A. Check Fraud 400 Oak, Taylor County Plaza 325-674-1360
Expo Center 1700 Hwy 36 325-677-4376

 

5.  How do I obtain information on:

Bankruptcy Federal Courthouse 341 Pine St. 325-677-6311 800-796-8262
Drivers License Renewal TX. DPS 2720 Industrial Blvd 325-692-5363
Social Security E.S.11th & Judge Ely 325-672-0310
Tax ID Number State Comptroller  209 S. Danville, Bldg. C, Ste. 202 325-695-4323
Food Stamps (Star Cards) TX. Dept. Of Human Serv. Old Courthouse, 301 Oak St. 325-676-7181
Liquor License TABC 209 S. Danville, Bldg. C 325-695-2841
MHMR 2616 S. Clack 325-690-5100
Drug Abuse Council on Alcohol 104 Pine, Ste. 212 325-673-2242
Income Tax IRS Tax Forms 800-829-3676
Federal Tax Information IRS 800-829-3676
Property Taxes Central Appraisal 1534 S. Treadaway 325-676-9381
Business Permits City Hall  555 Walnut 325-676-6390
Child Support Enforcement Attorney General  OnePetroleum, N. 3rd & Willis 325-672-4480
Hardship License (have to apply at DPS, if turned down then & only then apply to County Courts at Law 1 or 2) TX. DPS 325-692-5363
Child Labor Law Under age work permits are no longer required, only a letter from parent/guardian granting permission to work.  
Bail Bonds Consult yellow pages of phone book  
Parole Office 100 Chestnut, Ste. 200 325-672-1495
Legal Aid 100 Chestnut 325-677-8591

   

6.  Where do I find:

Police Department 450 Pecan St.

State & Federal Representatives,  Texas State Directory.

People no longer living.  In Abilene City Library, 202 Cedar St. or People search on Internet

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