Houston County
401 East Houston Avenue, 1st Floor
Crockett, Texas 75835
Phone: 936-544-3255, ext. 240 |
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| Houston County is a county located in
the state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population
was 22,066. Its county seat is Crockett. Houston County was
one of 46 entirely dry counties in the state of Texas, until
voters in a November 2007 special election legalized the
sale of alcohol in the county. |
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Houston County was the first new county created under the
9-year Republic of Texas on June 12, 1837. The original
boundaries of Houston County also included all of
present-day Anderson and Trinity Counties, and portions of
present-day Henderson and Polk Counties. |
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The county is named for Sam Houston, President of the
Republic of Texas and Governor of Texas. Other than being
named for the same person, Houston County is not related to
the City of Houston, which is located about 100 mi to the
south, in Harris County. |
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A county historical museum is located in a former
railroad depot, located on First Street in Crockett. |
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Houston County Courthouse |
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Tchoupitoulas in Crockett
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Grapeland |
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Kennard City Hall |
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Latexo Post Office |
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| Lovelady City Hall |
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