Population20,651 (July 1, 2025 estimate)
River Country and the Stories of Neighboring Towns
Lavaca County, TexasLavaca County brings Hallettsville, Moulton and other communities into a landscape connected by the Lavaca River. Hallettsville serves as the county seat, and the county takes its name from the river that passes through the area. The Lavaca Historical Museum is one reference point for exploring local heritage. Begin with the county’s individual communities and their histories, allowing the river and road map to connect the places you choose to visit.
Lavaca County at a Glance
Population20,651 (July 1, 2025 estimate)
County SeatHallettsville
Largest CityYoakum
Established1846
ZIP Codes9
Total Area970 sq mi (2,500 km 2 )
Major RoutesU.S. Highway 77 U.S. Highway 77 Alternate U.S. Highway 90 Alternate State Highway 95 State Highway 111
Area Code361 / 979
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Discover the County
Lavaca County
Lavaca County was created in 1846, during the early statehood period, and named for the Lavaca River. Hallettsville became its county seat. The river passes through Moulton and Hallettsville on its southeastward course toward the coast, providing a geographic thread that connects the county’s communities with a wider Texas landscape. Local history also lives in collections and community institutions. The Texas Historical Commission records the Lavaca Historical Museum in Hallettsville as one place associated with preserving that heritage.
Hallettsville offers a starting point for county information and an introduction to local history. The Texas Historical Commission lists the Lavaca Historical Museum there, but its directory record should not be treated as a current opening schedule. Confirm arrangements directly before planning a museum visit. For a wider county outing, choose specific destinations in the surrounding communities rather than assuming that river frontage is publicly accessible or that every historic building is open to visitors.
What Shapes Us
Hallettsville
The county seat provides a starting point for public information and local exploration. Its role in county government complements the histories of the surrounding communities.
Lavaca River
The river gives the county its name and links Moulton with Hallettsville. Its southeastward course connects local geography with the wider landscape toward the coast.
Local Heritage
The Lavaca Historical Museum appears in the Texas Historical Commission’s directory. Use that record as a starting point, then confirm current visiting arrangements directly.
A river’s course connects towns with their own local stories.
My Local Guide
Lavaca County
Our County. Our Stories.
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News & resources for Lavaca 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
Treasurer’s office, county finances and public financial information.
Food, housing & family support
Food Bank of the Golden Crescent — food assistance
Regional food-bank network serving Lavaca County. Find a nearby pantry or distribution and confirm its schedule before visiting.
Food Bank of the Golden Crescent — 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
Hallettsville ISD
School and district information, contacts and educational resources.
Sweet Home ISD
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
Lavaca County — AgriLife Extension
Find county Extension contacts, local educational programs and 4-H information.
Hospitals
County & local resources
Lavaca Medical Center — Critical Access Hospitals
Health services and information about finding local assistance.
Yoakum Community Hospital — 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
County & local resources
Sheriff’s Office
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 6 serving Lavaca 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 Lavaca 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 Lavaca 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
CITY OF HALLETTSVILLE
Utility services, consumer information and provider contacts.
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
Friench Simpson Memorial Library
Library locations, collections and public services.
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
25th District Court
Court information, office contacts and public records resources.
Justice of the Peace
Court information, office contacts and public records resources.
2nd 25th District Court
Court information, office contacts and public records resources.
Lavaca County — County Court (County Constitutional Court)
Court information, office contacts and public records resources.
Lavaca County — 492nd District Court (District)
Court information, office contacts and public records resources.
Lavaca County — Precinct 1 Place 1 (Justice of the Peace)
Court information, office contacts and public records resources.
Lavaca County — Precinct 2 Place 1 (Justice of the Peace)
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
Lavaca 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.
County & local resources
Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission – Victoria Transit
Transportation services, routes and travel information.
Lavaca 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
National resources
USPS — confirm local hours and services
Postal locations, mailing services and address information.
Veterans
County & local resources
Lavaca County veterans service contact — (361) 798-3289
Veterans services, benefits information and support resources.
Employment
County & local resources
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.
Hallettsville is the county seat of Lavaca County, Texas.
The county overview lists Yoakum as its largest community.
The total area is 970 sq mi (2,500 km 2 ), including land and water.
Use the Lavaca County government website for county offices and public information.
The Texas Historical Commission’s museum directory places it in Hallettsville. Confirm current opening arrangements before traveling. Official information.
The county links residents to Lavaca County — County Clerk. Check that page for current office details before a visit.
Use the county’s page for Lavaca County — District Clerk. Check that page for current office details before a visit.
For departmental information, use Lavaca County — Sheriff's Office. Check that page for current office details before a visit.
Use the official Lavaca County — Commissioners Court. Check that page for current office details before a visit.
Office information is available through Lavaca County — County Judge. Check that page for current office details before a visit.
El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant is one option. Plan a Mexican meal in Hallettsville.
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Find Something Fun
Make time for a local discoveryPlan your day around places and experiences in the county.
Kids’ Fun
- Hallettsville Municipal Park Playgrounds — Enjoy the children’s play areas and swings.
- Green-Dickson Municipal Park — Plan a family playground and picnic outing in Shiner.
- Welhausen Park Playground — Visit the playground near downtown Shiner.
Restaurants
- El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant — Plan a Mexican meal in Hallettsville.
- Granny’s Kitchen — Explore a dining stop on North Main Street.
- Kloesel’s Steakhouse & Bar — Visit a steakhouse in Moulton.
Shopping & Retail
- Found Texas: Antiques, Vintage and More — Browse vintage and antique finds in Hallettsville.
- Ehler’s Furniture — Explore a local furniture shop.
- Rainosek’s True Value — Shop hardware and household supplies.
Clothing & Boutiques
- Sweet Chic Boutique — Browse clothing and accessories near the courthouse square.
- The Country Touch — Explore a Hallettsville boutique and gift shop.
- B’Marie Boutique — Browse clothing and accessories in downtown Shiner.
Outdoor Fun
- Hallettsville Municipal Park — Walk or run the paved route through the park.
- Hallettsville Golf Course — Plan a round on the nine-hole course; confirm fees and tee times.
- Green-Dickson Municipal Park — Enjoy outdoor recreation and picnic areas; reserve paid facilities separately.
Free Things To Do
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial — See the outdoor helicopter memorial beside the chamber office.
- Lavaca County Courthouse Exterior — Admire the courthouse from public areas of the square.
- Welhausen Park — Walk through the public park to see its bandstand and historical markers.
Every place has a story.Find Your Next Favorite.