Population7,915 (July 1, 2025 estimate)
County Seat Stories and Lake Country
Coleman County, TexasColeman County connects the communities of Coleman and Santa Anna with a wider landscape of smaller settlements and outdoor destinations. Coleman serves as the county seat, while Hords Creek Lake offers a place to begin planning a recreation visit. The county’s history includes Camp Colorado, cattle routes and the arrival of railroads. Together, these strands give visitors several ways to look beyond a single stop and understand how the local map developed.
Coleman County at a Glance
Population7,915 (July 1, 2025 estimate)
County SeatColeman
Largest CityColeman
Established1858 (organized 1864)
ZIP Codes15
Total Area1,281 sq mi (3,320 km 2 )
Major RoutesU.S. Highway 67 U.S. Highway 84 U.S. Highway 283 State Highway 153 State Highway 206
Area Code325
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Coleman County
Coleman County was formed in 1858 and named for Robert M. Coleman, a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence. County organization began in 1862 and was completed in 1864. Camp Colorado served as the county seat until 1876, when a more central location was selected for the town of Coleman. Santa Anna developed later in the decade. These changes show how the county’s administrative and community centers took shape in several stages rather than all at once.
Hords Creek Lake provides an outdoor counterpart to time in Coleman and Santa Anna. Use the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recreation pages to identify a particular park, then review current closures before traveling. Camping and day-use areas have their own arrangements, so match a reservation or route to the correct facility. A town visit and a lake outing can form separate parts of a county itinerary without assuming identical access or opening schedules.
What Shapes Us
Changing County Seats
Camp Colorado preceded Coleman as the county seat. The move in 1876 helps explain why county histories discuss both places when describing early local government.
Hords Creek Lake
Official recreation listings identify facilities around Hords Creek Lake. Choose a named park and check its status when planning a camping or day-use visit.
Coleman and Santa Anna
The county seat and Santa Anna provide two distinct community stops. Their nineteenth-century development forms part of the broader story of settlement within the county.
Community history and open country make room for discovery.
My Local Guide
Coleman County
Our County. Our Stories.
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News & resources for Coleman County
Local reporting when available, plus statewide Texas news and official resources.
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County Resources
Useful connections for everyday life
Find public information and services through the county and relevant service providers.
Government
County & local resources
County Treasurer Home
Treasurer’s office, county finances and public financial information.
Commissioners Court Home
Commissioners court information, meetings and county business.
Food, housing & family support
Food Bank of West Central Texas — food assistance
Regional food-bank network serving Coleman County. Find a nearby pantry or distribution and confirm its schedule before visiting.
Food Bank of West Central Texas — food assistance — details and contacts
2-1-1 Texas — local assistance
Search community assistance by location and type of need, including food, housing and family support.
Texas HHS — local family support
Search family-support programs and local services for parents and caregivers.
Schools
County & local resources
Santa Anna ISD
School and district information, contacts and educational resources.
Panther Creek CISD
School and district information, contacts and educational resources.
Child care & learning
Texas Child Care Connection — scholarships
Review child-care scholarship information and the application process for families who need care while working or attending education or training.
Texas Child Care Connection — scholarships — details and contacts
Coleman County — AgriLife Extension
Find county Extension contacts, local educational programs and 4-H information.
Hospitals
County & local resources
Coleman County Medical Center Company — Critical Access Hospitals
Health services and information about finding local assistance.
Health, aging & caregiver support
Texas WIC — office locator
Find a nearby WIC office and contact it about appointments, nutrition support and eligibility.
Aging and Disability Resource Centers
Find the regional center that helps older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers explore services and support.
Aging and Disability Resource Centers — details and contacts
Local mental and behavioral health authorities
Use the Texas HHS directory to find the authority serving your county and its contact information.
Local mental and behavioral health authorities — details and contacts
Public Safety
Call 911 for an immediate emergency. Use the directory entry to locate the sheriff’s office, and confirm current non-emergency contact details with the county.
County & local resources
Coleman County Sheriff — state directory entry
Sheriff’s office information, public safety resources and non-emergency contacts.
Emergency Services
For an immediate emergency, call 911. These links provide emergency planning, coordination and recovery information.
County & local resources
Texas Division of Emergency Management — Region 1 serving Coleman County
Emergency preparedness, local alerts and response information.
Prepare before an emergency
Texas Ready — emergency planning materials
Download emergency plans, supply checklists and preparedness materials in English and Spanish.
Texas Ready — emergency planning materials — details and contacts
State Parks
No qualifying TPWD state park open for ordinary public visits was verified for Coleman County in the reviewed sources as of October 3, 2026. This is a limitation of this guide’s verified list, not a statement that none exists. Other sourced outdoor options appear in the local directory below.
Trails
No qualifying named local trail with a verified route or access information was verified for Coleman County in the reviewed sources as of October 3, 2026. This is a limitation of this guide’s verified list, not a statement that none exists. Other sourced outdoor options appear in the local directory below.
Utilities
Water utilities listed for the county. Confirm the provider for your specific address; service territories vary within county lines.
County & local resources
Help with household costs
Help for Texans — housing and utility assistance
Find local providers for utility bills, housing, weatherization and accessibility repairs. Providers handle applications; availability and eligibility vary.
Help for Texans — housing and utility assistance — details and contacts
Libraries
County & local resources
Accessible reading & library services
Texas Talking Book Program
Learn about accessible library services for qualifying Texans with visual, physical or reading disabilities.
Courts
Use the named county court links or search the official Texas courts directory by county and court name. Confirm the hearing or filing location directly; a regional court may serve more than one county.
County & local resources
Coleman County — County Court (County Constitutional Court)
Court information, office contacts and public records resources.
Coleman County — 42nd District Court (District)
Court information, office contacts and public records resources.
Coleman County — Countywide (Justice of the Peace)
Court information, office contacts and public records resources.
Coleman County — County Clerk Office (County Clerk Office)
County clerk services, public records and office information.
Coleman County — District Clerk Office (District Clerk Office)
Court information, office contacts and public records resources.
Coleman County — Coleman (Municipal)
Court information, office contacts and public records resources.
Coleman County — Santa Anna (Municipal)
Court information, office contacts and public records resources.
Find legal assistance
TexasLawHelp — legal help directory
Search legal-aid organizations by counties covered and area of legal help. Each organization determines service availability and eligibility.
DMV
For local vehicle titles and registration, start with the county tax office. Texas DPS handles driver licenses.
County & local resources
Coleman County Tax Office
Tax office information, payments and available services.
Texas resources
Buying or selling a vehicle
Vehicle registration, licensing and office information.
Apply for a Texas driver license
Vehicle registration, licensing and office information.
Driver license appointments
Vehicle registration, licensing and office information.
Transportation
These agencies or county departments serve local transportation needs. Check routes, service boundaries, eligibility and advance booking with the provider.
Texas resources
Central Texas Rural Transit
Transportation services, routes and travel information.
Postal Services
Local postal facilities listed in USPS property records. Confirm retail hours, available services and temporary closures with USPS before visiting.
County & local resources
Novice Post Office — Mpo/Modular Bldg
Postal locations, mailing services and address information.
Talpa Post Office — Mpo/Modular Bldg
Postal locations, mailing services and address information.
National resources
USPS — confirm local hours and services
Postal locations, mailing services and address information.
Veterans
County & local resources
Employment
Regional employment assistance serving county residents. Check appointment, mobile-service and eligibility details with the provider.
County & local resources
Workforce Solutions of West Central Texas — serves Coleman County
Employment opportunities, job-search assistance and workforce services.
Job search & employment support
Workforce Solutions — find an office
Find nearby workforce offices for job-search, training and employer services.
Vocational rehabilitation — office lookup
Find a vocational rehabilitation office to discuss employment services for people with disabilities.
Vocational rehabilitation — office lookup — details and contacts
A little local knowledge goes a long way
Find practical information before you visit or make a move.
Helpful Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Start with the essentials, then follow the source links for more detail.
Coleman is the county seat of Coleman County, Texas.
The county overview lists Coleman as its largest community.
The total area is 1,281 sq mi (3,320 km 2 ), including land and water.
Use the Coleman County government website for county offices and public information.
Yes. Camp Colorado served as the county seat before the move to Coleman in 1876. See the county history for details.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers provides recreation information for the lake. Choose a specific facility before setting out. See the recreation guide for details.
Check the Corps of Engineers park-status page for Hords Creek Lake before traveling. See current park status for details.
For office information, start with Coleman County — Tax Assessor Collector. Check that page for current office details before a visit.
Office information is available through Coleman County — County Judge. Check that page for current office details before a visit.
The Corral Restaurant is one option. Explore a meal stop on South Colorado Street.
Coleman Olive Oil Co. is one option. Browse olive oils, vinegars and specialty pantry goods.
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Find Something Fun
Make time for a local discoveryPlan your day around places and experiences in the county.
Kids’ Fun
- Coleman City Park Playground — Enjoy outdoor play near Hord’s Creek.
- Jackalopes Golf & Game — Try mini-golf and game simulators; check current sessions and prices.
- Groovy Golf — Plan a family mini-golf outing in Coleman; confirm opening times.
Restaurants
- The Corral Restaurant — Explore a meal stop on South Colorado Street.
- Cattle Drive Cafe and Bull Bar — Plan a meal on Commercial Avenue.
- Rancho Pizzeria — Stop for pizza in Coleman.
Shopping & Retail
- Coleman Olive Oil Co. — Browse olive oils, vinegars and specialty pantry goods.
- Wicked Wick Candle Co. — Explore candles at the Commercial Avenue storefront.
- The Petal Patch — Shop flowers in Coleman.
Clothing & Boutiques
- Prickly Pear — Explore a boutique in downtown Coleman.
- Grammer’s — Browse clothing on South Commercial Avenue.
- Screen Art Graphics — Ask about custom printed T-shirts in Coleman.
Outdoor Fun
- Hords Creek Lake — Plan a lake outing with picnic or camping options; check fees and current access.
- Milton Autry Memory Lake — Enjoy a quiet lakeside stop outside Coleman.
- Lake Coleman — Explore boating or camping opportunities; check water levels and day-use fees.
Free Things To Do
- Coleman City Park Picnic — Bring a picnic to the shaded public park; rentals and pool entry are separate.
- Coleman City Park Disc Golf — Bring your discs for a round at the public park course.
- Downtown Coleman Walk — Stroll public sidewalks past downtown storefronts without making a purchase.
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