Population2,160,088 (July 1, 2025 estimate)
River Paths Through Centuries of Community
Bexar County, TexasBexar County centers on San Antonio, where the river and the region’s long history help shape the experience of place. Beyond the city center, the county includes established municipalities, neighborhoods and a changing landscape along the Balcones Escarpment. Visitors can connect historic mission sites with time in different communities, while prospective residents can begin by comparing local settings. The county offers a regional frame for understanding much more than a single downtown itinerary.
Bexar County at a Glance
Population2,160,088 (July 1, 2025 estimate)
County SeatSan Antonio
Largest CitySan Antonio
EstablishedDecember 20, 1836
ZIP Codes103
Total Area1,256 sq mi (3,250 km 2 )
Major RoutesI-10 I-35 I-37 I-410 US 87 US 90 US 181 US 281 SH 16 SH 130 SH 151 SH 211 SH 218 Loop 13 Loop 106 Loop 107 Loop 353 Loop 368 Loop 1604 Spur 117 Spur 122 Spur 345 Spur 371 Spur 421 Spur 422 Spur 471 Spur 536 Spur 537
Area Code210 / 726 / 830
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Discover the County
Bexar County
Created in 1836, Bexar County once covered an enormous part of the Republic of Texas. Its name comes from San Antonio de Béxar, whose earlier history includes Spanish missions, a military presidio and a civil settlement established by Canary Island families in 1731. The modern county is much smaller, but those earlier layers remain important to understanding its identity. The San Antonio River links many of the places where that long community history can be explored.
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park provides a focused way to experience part of the county’s history. Mission Concepción, Mission San José, Mission San Juan and Mission Espada are separate sites within the park, so plan time between them. The National Park Service provides current visiting information. Beyond historic sites, the county’s landscape changes across the Balcones Escarpment, from hills and springs in the north toward prairie and South Texas plains farther south.
What Shapes Us
Layers of History
Mission communities, the presidio and the civil settlement of San Antonio de Béxar belong to different parts of a history that predates the modern county.
Across the Escarpment
The Balcones Escarpment crosses the county, helping define its changing terrain. Hills, springs, prairie and the San Antonio River all contribute to the local landscape.
Connected Communities
San Antonio anchors the county, while municipalities such as Helotes, Alamo Heights and Universal City contribute additional local identities within the larger metropolitan setting.
Many neighborhoods carry the river’s long community story forward.
My Local Guide
Bexar County
Our County. Our Stories.
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News & resources for Bexar 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
Precinct 1 Commissioner
Commissioners court information, meetings and county business.
Precinct 2 Commissioner
Commissioners court information, meetings and county business.
Precinct 3 Commissioner
Commissioners court information, meetings and county business.
Precinct 4 Commissioner
Commissioners court information, meetings and county business.
Bexar County Commissioners Court
Commissioners court information, meetings and county business.
Food, housing & family support
San Antonio Food Bank — food assistance
Regional food-bank network serving Bexar County. Find a nearby pantry or distribution and confirm its schedule before visiting.
San Antonio Food Bank — 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
Alamo Heights ISD
School and district information, contacts and educational resources.
Harlandale ISD
School and district information, contacts and educational resources.
Randolph Field ISD
School and district information, contacts and educational resources.
San Antonio ISD
School and district information, contacts and educational resources.
South San Antonio ISD
School and district information, contacts and educational resources.
North East ISD
School and district information, contacts and educational resources.
East Central 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
Bexar County — AgriLife Extension
Find county Extension contacts, local educational programs and 4-H information.
Hospitals
County & local resources
Bandera Family Hospital — Acute Care Hospitals
Health services and information about finding local assistance.
Baptist Medical Center — Acute Care Hospitals
Health services and information about finding local assistance.
Baptist Neighborhood Hospital Thousand Oaks — Acute Care Hospitals
Health services and information about finding local assistance.
Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center — Acute Care Hospitals
Health services and information about finding local assistance.
Foundation Surgical Hospital Of San Antonio — Acute Care Hospitals
Health services and information about finding local assistance.
Methodist Hospital Stone Oak — Acute Care Hospitals
Health services and information about finding local assistance.
Methodist Hospital — Acute Care Hospitals
Health services and information about finding local assistance.
South Texas Spine And Surgical Hospital — Acute Care Hospitals
Health services and information about finding local assistance.
University Health System — Acute Care Hospitals
Health services and information about finding local assistance.
Westover Hills Baptist Hospital — Acute Care 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
Bexar 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 6 serving Bexar 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
County & local resources
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Park locations, visitor information and current access details.
Trails
Texas resources
Government Canyon State Natural Area — trails information,
Outdoor recreation, routes and visitor planning information.
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 ALAMO HEIGHTS
Utility services, consumer information and provider contacts.
CITY OF FAIR OAKS RANCH
Utility services, consumer information and provider contacts.
CITY OF UNIVERSAL CITY
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
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
Bexar County — County Court (County Constitutional Court)
Court information, office contacts and public records resources.
Bexar County — 131st District Court (District)
Court information, office contacts and public records resources.
Bexar County — 144th District Court (District)
Court information, office contacts and public records resources.
Bexar County — 150th District Court (District)
Court information, office contacts and public records resources.
Bexar County — 166th District Court (District)
Court information, office contacts and public records resources.
Bexar County — 175th District Court (District)
Court information, office contacts and public records resources.
Bexar County — 186th District Court (District)
Court information, office contacts and public records resources.
Bexar County — 187th District Court (District)
Court information, office contacts and public records resources.
Bexar County — 224th District Court (District)
Court information, office contacts and public records resources.
Bexar County — 225th District Court (District)
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
Bexar 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
San Antonio -Via Metropolitan 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
San Antonio Post Office — Alamo Hgts. Finance Unit
Postal locations, mailing services and address information.
San Antonio Post Office — Airport Station (Amf)
Postal locations, mailing services and address information.
San Antonio Post Office — Alamo Heights Cax/Serna
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
Bexar County veterans service contact — (210) 335-6775
Veterans services, benefits information and support resources.
Employment
County & local resources
Workforce Solutions Alamo — 4535 E HOUSTON STREET
, SAN ANTONIO, 78220
Employment opportunities, job-search assistance and workforce services.
Workforce Solutions Alamo — 6723 S FLORES ST STE 100
, SAN ANTONIO, 78221
Employment opportunities, job-search assistance and workforce services.
Workforce Solutions Alamo — 3652 BLUEMEL ROAD, 2ND FLOOR
, SAN ANTONIO, 78229
Employment opportunities, job-search assistance and workforce services.
Workforce Solutions Alamo — 11711 N IH 35, SUITE 170
, SAN ANTONIO, 78233
Employment opportunities, job-search assistance and workforce services.
Workforce Solutions Alamo — 638 DAVY CROCKETT, SUITE 160
, SAN ANTONIO, 78226
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.
San Antonio is the county seat of Bexar County, Texas.
The county overview lists San Antonio as its largest community.
The total area is 1,256 sq mi (3,250 km 2 ), including land and water.
Use the Bexar County government website for county offices and public information.
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park includes Mission Concepción, Mission San José, Mission San Juan and Mission Espada. The missions are separate sites, so allow time to travel between them.
The visitor center is at Mission San José. It is a useful starting point for understanding the park and planning visits to the other mission sites.
Yes. The four mission churches remain active Catholic parishes. The National Park Service notes that church access can change during services and other religious occasions.
Use the official Bexar County — Commissioners Court. Check that page for current office details before a visit.
Mi Tierra Cafe y Panaderia is one option. A San Antonio dining and bakery stop; consult the restaurant’s current menu and visitor information.
Historic Market Square is one option. Browse locally owned shops for crafts, clothing, gifts and foods reflecting Mexican and Southwestern traditions.
Adelante Boutique is one option. Apparel and accessories at this family-run San Antonio boutique at Pearl.
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Find Something Fun
Make time for a local discoveryPlan your day around places and experiences in the county.
Kids’ Fun
- The DoSeum — Plan a children’s museum outing using current admission, exhibit and visitor information.
- San Antonio Zoo — Explore animal exhibits with the family; check tickets, opening times and available experiences before visiting.
- Yanaguana Garden — An outdoor play space at Hemisfair with adaptive equipment and activities for different ages and abilities.
Restaurants
- Mi Tierra Cafe y Panaderia — A San Antonio dining and bakery stop; consult the restaurant’s current menu and visitor information.
- Schilo’s — German-Texan dishes, sandwiches and house-made root beer on East Commerce Street.
- Best Quality Daughter — An Asian-American restaurant at Pearl, listed in the district’s current dining directory.
Shopping & Retail
- Historic Market Square — Browse locally owned shops for crafts, clothing, gifts and foods reflecting Mexican and Southwestern traditions.
- The Twig Book Shop — An independent bookstore at Pearl with books for readers of different ages.
- Feliz Modern POP — A Pearl shop with colorful art, gifts and home decor.
Clothing & Boutiques
- Adelante Boutique — Apparel and accessories at this family-run San Antonio boutique at Pearl.
- Dos Carolinas — A Pearl clothing shop specializing in handcrafted guayabera shirts.
- Niche at Pearl — Modern apparel and accessories in the Pearl shopping district.
Outdoor Fun
- San Antonio Botanical Garden — Explore gardens, trails and plant collections. Check admission and special-event arrangements before your visit.
- Brackenridge Park — Plan a park outing with walking trails and picnic areas near San Antonio’s cultural attractions.
- San Antonio River Walk — Choose a riverside walking route as part of a city visit; boat trips and nearby attractions have separate arrangements.
Free Things To Do
- San Antonio Missions National Historical Park — The National Park Service lists no entrance fee or entrance-pass requirement for the missions park.
- Japanese Tea Garden — Explore the historic garden, listed by Visit San Antonio among the city’s free attractions.
- San Pedro Creek Culture Park — Take a self-guided walk through this public space, listed among San Antonio’s free activities.
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