SAN JACINTO, COUNTY OF

What SAN JACINTO, COUNTY OF does

San Jacinto County is a political subdivision of the State of Texas, established under the Texas Constitution of 1876 and operating from its county seat in Coldspring, Texas. The county serves an estimated 27,400 residents across four commissioner precincts through approximately 78 employees distributed across 12 documented office locations, including the main courthouse in Coldspring and substations in Shepherd, Cleveland, Point Blank, and Livingston. It delivers constitutionally mandated public services including law enforcement (Sheriff's Office and four constable precincts), judicial administration (two district courts, county court, four justice of the peace courts), property tax assessment and collection, motor vehicle registration, elections administration, emergency management, veterans services, senior citizen programs, road and bridge maintenance, and vital records management. The county is governed by an elected Commissioners Court (County Judge Fritz Faulkner plus four precinct commissioners) and a slate of independent elected officials including the Sheriff, County Clerk, District Clerk, Tax Assessor-Collector, Treasurer, and Auditor.

The county's revenue model is tax-and-fee based, drawing from property taxes (FY 2019-2020 rate of .63168 per $100 valuation), sales taxes (7.25% in unincorporated areas, 8.25% in incorporated cities), 7% hotel/motel occupancy tax, court fines and fees, motor vehicle title and registration fees, and state/federal grants (notably CDBG-DR disaster recovery funding from the Texas General Land Office). Service delivery is split between physical offices and an online portal anchored by the ezTaskTitanium-powered website, with online tax (sjc-tax.us) and land records (texaslandrecords.com) access. The county maintains financial transparency through annual Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports covering FY 2017 through FY 2024 and published annual budgets. Recent operational activity has been shaped by three disaster declarations (COVID-19 March 2020, Winter Storm February 2021, severe weather March 2025), an active Hazard Mitigation Plan, a CDBG-DR 2024 Local Comprehensive Plan application, a 2025 data security incident disclosure, and a groundbreaking for the San Jacinto County Innovation Center.

Name

SAN JACINTO, COUNTY OF

Legal name

San Jacinto County, Texas

Website

https://co.san-jacinto.tx.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1876

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

San Jacinto County is a Texas county government serving ~27,400 residents across four precincts, delivering constitutionally mandated public services including law enforcement, judicial administration, tax collection, emergency management, and elections from its Coldspring courthouse and satellite offices.

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Product category

Local Government Services

NAICS

Courts (922110), Legal Counsel and Prosecution (92213), Parole Offices and Probation Offices (922150), Police Protection (922120), Administration of Public Health Programs (92312)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111), Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

State/Provincial Courts & Judicial Administration (BPAIABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Prosecution & District/State Attorney Services (BPAIAFAB), Detention Center Operations (Immigration & Administrative Detention) (BPAKANAB), Specialty & Problem-Solving Courts (Drug, Mental Health, Veterans, Family) (BPAIAFAG)

Keywords

• Local government services
• Property tax collection
• Law enforcement services
• Judicial court services
• Emergency management

Headquarters

HQ city

Coldspring

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Property Taxes: County collects property taxes on real estate and personal property within the county boundaries for funding county operations, public safety, infrastructure, and services.
2. Sales Taxes: County collects sales tax on goods and services; rate is 7.25% in unincorporated areas and 8.25% in incorporated cities (Shepherd, Point Blank, Coldspring).
3. Hotel Occupancy Tax: County collects 7% hotel/motel tax on short-term lodging accommodations within the county.
4. Court Fees and Fines: County collects court costs, fines, and fees from district courts, county court, and justice of the peace courts. Manages child support payments and court registry funds.
5. Motor Vehicle Registration and Title Fees: Tax Assessor-Collector processes vehicle title transfers, registrations, and collects various fees for state and county.
6. State and Federal Grants: County receives funding from Texas Department of Emergency Management, Texas General Land Office (CDBG-DR), and other state/federal programs for disaster recovery, hazard mitigation, and public services.

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

San Jacinto County, Texas is a constitutional county government that provides mandated public services to its approximately 27,400 residents, including law enforcement (Sheriff's Office, Constables), judicial services (County Court, 258th and 411th District Courts, four Justice of the Peace precincts), property tax assessment and collection, motor vehicle registration, emergency management, elections administration, vital records, veterans services, and senior citizen programs. Services are delivered through the Coldspring courthouse and satellite offices across four precincts.

Product overview

San Jacinto County, Texas is a local government entity that provides a broad range of public services through its various departments and offices. The county operates multiple service centers and offices including the Tax Assessor-Collector, County Clerk, District Clerk, Sheriff's Office, County Treasurer, Justices of the Peace, Constables, Emergency Management, Veterans Services, Senior Citizens centers, and Probation departments. The county's primary service offerings center around essential government functions including property tax collection, motor vehicle registration, court services (county court and district courts), law enforcement, emergency preparedness, elections administration, vital records management, and various social services for seniors and veterans. The county also maintains financial transparency through check registers, budgets, tax rate information, and comprehensive annual financial reports. Services are delivered through physical locations including the San Jacinto County Courthouse in Coldspring and substations in surrounding areas. The county utilizes web-based platforms for public records searches, online payments, election information, and financial transparency reporting.

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Products and services

• Sheriff's Office and Detention Center Provides countywide law enforcement, patrol, criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, and inmate detention services for San Jacinto County residents and visitors. Operated under elected Sheriff Sam Houston.
• Property Tax Assessment and Collection Calculates property tax rates, collects property taxes on real and personal property, and processes payments. FY 2019-2020 property tax rate was 0.63168. Operated by Tax Assessor-Collector Betty Davis with a substation in Shepherd (Tuesdays only).
• Motor Vehicle Registration and Title Services Processes motor vehicle title transfers, issues vehicle registrations, and collects associated state and county fees for county residents.
• Justice of the Peace Court Services Handles traffic and Class C misdemeanor cases, civil cases up to $10,000, landlord/tenant disputes, truancy cases, and performs magistrate duties and inquests. Operated across four precincts (1-4) by elected Justices of the Peace.
• 411th District Court District court handling felony criminal cases and civil matters, presided over by District Judge John Wells.
• 258th Judicial District Court
• County Court Services County-level court handling cases under the jurisdiction of the County Court, with records maintained by the County Clerk.
• Vital Records and Marriage Licenses Issues marriage licenses, birth and death certificates, maintains land records, and provides other official records services for county residents through the County Clerk's office.
• Elections Administration
• Emergency Management and Fire Marshal Services
• Veterans Services
• Adult Probation Services
• Juvenile Probation Services
• Roads, Bridges, and Sanitation Services
• Permit, Flood Plain, and 911 Addressing Services
• Senior Citizens Center Services
• Health and Human Services / Indigent Health Care
• Coldspring Senior Citizens Center
• Shepherd Senior Citizens Center
• Cleveland Senior Citizens Center
• Animal Control Services
• Hotel Occupancy Tax Administration

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, important and standard.

• Texas General Land Office (GLO)coreOthersCounty collaborates with Texas GLO on CDBG-DR (Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery) programs for disaster recovery and mitigation. The 2024 LCP (Local Comprehensive Plan) Application involves federal flood risk management and wetland considerations for post-disaster recovery.
• American Red CrossimportantStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty partners with American Red Cross for volunteer recruitment and disaster response coordination. Residents are directed to volunteer opportunities through Red Cross for emergency response support.
• National Weather Service (NWS) Houston/GalvestonimportantTechnology or IntegrationEmergency Management coordinates with NWS for weather alerts, forecasting, and emergency notifications. NWS provides hourly forecasts, radar data, hurricane information, and river forecast services.
• San Jacinto County Appraisal DistrictcoreOthersAppraisal district is responsible for appraising property for tax purposes for all taxing units in the county. County Tax Assessor-Collector works with appraisal district data for property tax collection.
• Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)importantOthersCounty links to TxDOT for road conditions (drivetexas.org), highway patrol services, vehicle title and registration forms, and regional district information.
• Texas Workforce CommissionstandardOthersCounty provides information about Texas Workforce Commission services to residents for employment, training, and workforce development programs.
• Rural East Texas Health NetworkstandardOthersCounty links to Rural East Texas Health Network for healthcare resources and referral information for county residents.
• Coldspring-Oakhurst Consolidated ISD (COCISD)standardOthersCounty collaborates with local school district on elections, bond elections, and shared facilities. School district elections are administered by county election office.
• Shepherd ISDstandardOthersCounty collaborates with local school district on elections and shared services within the county.
• Brazos Transit ServicestandardOthersCounty partners with Brazos Transit for public transportation services available to county residents.
• Texas A&M Forestry ServiceimportantOthersEmergency Management and Fire Marshal work with Texas A&M Forest Service for fire prediction services, prescribed fire grants, mechanical fuel reduction grants, and wildfire incident response.
• Multi-County Crime Stoppers (San Jacinto-Liberty-Montgomery)importantStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty Sheriff's Office partners with tri-county Crime Stoppers program for anonymous tip reporting and reward distribution for criminal activity information.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• San Jacinto County Appraisal District: Special purpose district partner of San Jacinto County responsible for appraising property for all taxing units in the county. While technically a partner rather than a competitor, it operates adjacent county-level public administration functions.

Regional players

• Brazos Transit District: Regional public transit provider partnered with San Jacinto County to deliver transit services to residents. Operates across multiple East Texas counties with overlapping service geography.

Direct peers

• Walker County, Texas: East Texas county (population ~75,000) operating under the same Texas constitutional county framework. Comparable for service delivery structure, court operations, and emergency management partnerships; larger scale provides an upward benchmark.
• Tyler County, Texas: Rural East Texas county of similar scale (population ~21,000) operating the full Texas county government service portfolio. Directly comparable for budget structure, tax base composition, and rural service delivery model.
• Polk County, Texas: Neighboring East Texas county of comparable population (~50,000 residents) operating the same constitutional Texas county government structure with full judicial, law enforcement, and emergency management functions. Directly comparable as a peer for service mix, tax structure, and disaster exposure profile.
• Trinity County, Texas: Small rural East Texas county (population ~14,000) operating under the same Commissioners Court structure, providing district court, county court, JP courts, sheriff, and emergency management. Closely comparable in population scale, revenue base, and service scope.
• Liberty County, Texas: Adjoining East Texas county participating in the tri-county Crime Stoppers program with San Jacinto County. Comparable service mix and population scale with similar demographic and economic profile.
• Houston County, Texas: East Texas county of similar size (population ~23,000) with comparable service structure including district courts, sheriff's office, and emergency management. Directly comparable as a peer for operations and tax base.

Broad incumbents

• Texas General Land Office: State agency partnering with San Jacinto County on CDBG-DR disaster recovery grants. Acts as the funding intermediary for federal disaster programs and similar county-level participants across Texas.
• Texas Department of Public Safety: State law enforcement agency coordinating highway patrol and other public safety functions in San Jacinto County. Operates in an overlapping capacity on law enforcement in the County's jurisdiction.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SanJacintoCountyEmergencyManagement
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/san-jacinto-county-of

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

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