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Minutes and indexes of the Travis County Commissioner Court proceedings

Records of the County Clerk, including livestock marks and brands, road books, and poor farm ledger

Transcript of indexes to Travis County Survey Record books

Materials documenting the COVID-19 pandemic and Travis County’s response efforts

Select records of the District Courts, including early civil and criminal minutes, Sweatt v. Painter, the Servant Girl murder case papers, and Ben Thompson court records

Select inquests from the offices of the Justices of the Peace

Select videos created and produced by Travis County Media Services.

Naturalization records of the District and County Clerks dating from 1887-1906

Reports from the Travis County Extension Service

The Travis County Historical Commission was established in 1963, enabled by the Texas Legislature, which provided the framework for such Commissions in every county. The Commission’s goal is the preservation of the history of Travis County. The primary function of the Travis County Historical Commission is to identify, research and recognize historic sites and buildings in Travis County.

Travis County History Day is an annual event that celebrates the rich history of Travis County.