Kimble County, TX Property Records

    Kimble County is an Edwards Plateau county in West Central Texas, where the Llano and South Llano Rivers converge at the county seat of Junction. Its population at the 2020 U.S. Census was 4,286, with 2025 estimates placing it near 4,438. Junction is the county's only incorporated city. The county was created in 1858 and organized in 1876. It is named for George C. Kimble, a Gonzales militiaman who died at the Battle of the Alamo in 1836.

    The county's name is worth a small clarification: it is "Kimble," not "Kimbell," though several sources misspell it. The economy is based on ranching, hunting, and tourism. The convergence of two rivers at Junction, combined with the Hill Country terrain, supports significant hunting lease income and river-based recreation.

    The housing market reflects the county's Hill Country character. The median home value is approximately $173,450, with tourism and retirement demand supporting values above what local incomes alone would suggest. The median household income is approximately $43,177. Market transaction volumes are low, typically two to five sales per month. According to Federal Reserve Economic Data, an estimated 27–31% of households are cost-burdened.

    Who Keeps the Official Land Records

    All official land records in Kimble County are maintained by the Kimble County Clerk. County Clerk Karen E. Page. The office is located at the Kimble County Courthouse in Junction, Texas.

    What County Property Records Include

    The County Clerk maintains all instruments affecting the ownership and encumbrance of real property. Recorded documents include:

    • Deeds: Warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, special warranty deeds, trustee deeds, and correction deeds.

    • Deeds of Trust: The primary mortgage instrument in Texas conveys a security interest to a trustee on behalf of a lender.

    • Releases and Reconveyances: Discharge instruments releasing liens or deeds of trust once obligations are satisfied.

    • Oil and Gas Leases: Mineral leases, assignments, ratifications, and releases.

    • Easements and Rights-of-Way: Pipeline easements, utility easements, and access rights.

    • Mechanic's and Materialman's Liens: Filed under Chapter 53, Texas Property Code.

    • Powers of Attorney: Including durable and real-property-specific instruments.

    • Assignments: Including assignments of leases, rents, and mineral interests.

    • Lis Pendens: Notices of pending litigation affecting title.

    • Subdivision Plats: Plat maps of subdivisions within the county.

    How to Access Kimble County Property Records

    Online Access

    Search idocket and select Kimble County. Also available through Texasfile

    In Person

    Visit the Kimble County Clerk at 105 Reid Road, Junction, TX 76849.

    By Phone or Fax

    • Phone: (325) 446-3353. Fax: (325) 446-2986.

    By Mail

    Mail requests to P.O. Box 307, Junction, TX 76849-0307. Include instrument details, applicable fees, and a self-addressed stamped envelope.

    What's Not at the County Clerk's Office

    • Property Appraisal: Kimble County Appraisal District.

    • Property Taxes: Kimble County Tax Assessor-Collector. Contact through the courthouse at (325) 446-3353.

    • Texas RRC: RRC for any historical oil and gas activity.

    Step-by-Step: How to Pull a Deed Online

    To research a property deed using online resources:

    • Search TexasFile: Go to Texasfile and select the county. Search by grantor/grantee name, document type, and date range.

    • Identify the instrument: Note the volume and page number or instrument number and recording date.

    • Retrieve a copy: Download images if available. If not, contact the County Clerk at (325) 446-3353 or mail a request to P.O. Box 307, Junction, TX 76849.

    • Verify appraisal data: Cross-reference the parcel at the county appraisal district for assessed value, ownership, and exemption status.

    • Check mineral interests: Search the Texas RRC at www.rrc.texas.gov for well locations and production data.

    • Confirm tax status: Verify current tax payment history with the County Tax Assessor-Collector.

    Cities & Towns in Kimble County

    • Junction: County seat and only incorporated city. Population approximately 2,500. Named for its location, where the Llano and South Llano Rivers meet. Home of South Llano River State Park and Texas Tech University's Junction campus.

    City/Town Resources for Assessments & Taxes

    • Kimble County Appraisal District

    • Kimble County Tax Assessor-Collector: Contact through the courthouse at (325) 446-3353.

    • Texas Comptroller

    County-Specific Nuances

    • iDocket.com provides online access: Kimble County participates in the iDocket.com platform, which provides searchable online access to recorded instruments. iDocket allows searches by county, name, instrument number, date range, and document type. Certified copies are $5.00 plus $1.00 per page; authenticated (doubly certified) copies are $10.00 plus $1.00 per page.

    • Named for an Alamo defender: George C. Kimble was a militiaman from Gonzales who answered the call and died at the Alamo in 1836. The county name is "Kimble," not "Kimbell." Researchers who misspell it in index searches may miss indexed instruments.

    • Hunting leases are the primary rural income instrument: Edwards Plateau terrain and river access make Kimble County a significant hunting destination. Hunting leases are frequently recorded instruments and may encumber rural parcels for years. Search for these when researching any rural property.

    • Texas uses a County Clerk, not a Recorder of Deeds: The County Clerk is the statutory custodian of all recorded land instruments under the Texas Local Government Code.

    • Texas uses deeds of trust, not traditional mortgages: Search for "deed of trust" rather than "mortgage" when examining encumbrances.

    • Severed mineral estates are common: A deed to the surface does not convey mineral rights unless explicitly stated. Mineral ownership must be traced through a separate chain of instruments.

    • Texas homestead rights: Both spouses must sign a deed or deed of trust conveying or encumbering the homestead.

    • Community property state: Property acquired during marriage is generally owned equally by both spouses.

    • Agricultural land exemptions: Land qualifying for ag appraisal is valued on productive capacity rather than market value. Assessed values may be substantially lower than market value.

    Typical Contents of a Kimble County Property Record

    • Deeds:

      • Grantor and grantee names

      • Full legal description

      • Consideration

      • Warranty covenants

      • Acknowledgment

      • Recording volume.

    • Deeds of Trust:

      • Borrower

      • Lender and trustee names

      • Loan amount

      • Legal description

      • Power of sale clause.

    • Hunting and Ranch Leases:

      • Lessor and lessee names

      • Description of leased premises

      • Term

      • Hunting rights

      • Annual payment.

    • Easements:

      • River access easements

      • Utility easements

      • Parties

      • Description

      • Permitted use

      • Term.

    • Releases:

      • Reference to the original deed of trust

      • Statement of satisfaction

      • Lender signature.

    Recording Changes to Property Titles

    All instruments affecting real property must be recorded with the County Clerk in person, by mail, or through an approved e-recording service.

    Documents must satisfy the following requirements:

    • Acknowledgment: Must be acknowledged before a notary public; dated on or after execution.

    • Legal Description: Complete legal description referencing the appropriate survey, abstract number, and block/lot designations.

    • Legibility: 8.5 x 11 inches, clearly printed, with a 3-inch top margin on the first page.

    • Grantor/Grantee Names: All parties identified by full legal name.

    Practical Research Flow (Checklist)

    • Identify the parcel: Obtain the legal description from the deed, tax records, or the county appraisal district.

    • Search the grantor/grantee index: Use TexasFile or the County Clerk's in-office index.

    • Retrieve deed documents: Trace all deeds in the chain of title. Review for legal description accuracy, warranty covenants, and reservations.

    • Search for encumbrances: Search for deeds of trust, mechanic's liens, lis pendens, and other recorded encumbrances.

    • Review oil and gas instruments: Search for mineral-related instruments. Determine whether the mineral estate has been severed from the surface estate.

    • Check Texas RRC records: Visit RRC for active wells, operators, and production data.

    • Verify appraisal and tax status: Confirm assessed value, exemption status, and tax payment history.

    • Confirm homestead status: Determine whether the property carries a homestead exemption.

    • Review plat records: For subdivided properties, confirm plat recording.

    • Obtain certified copies: Confirm the current fee schedule with the Clerk before mailing payment.

    Appendix A - Municipalities in Kimble County, TX

    Kimble County has 1 incorporated city and several unincorporated municipalities, including the following.

    • Cities and Towns: Junction - Which is the county seat.

    • Unincorporated Communities and Census-Designated Places: Buck Hollow, Cleo, London, Noxville, Roosevelt, Segovia, Telegraph, Wilson Place, and Yates.

    These communities do not have independent governments. They exist only for mailing or statistical purposes. (Wikipedia).

    Appendix B - Key Contacts & Portals