Texas County, MO Property Records
Property records in Texas, Missouri, are the official county documents that record real estate ownership, valuation, taxation, and transfers. They include parcel details, assessed values, deeds, deeds of trust, releases, and foreclosure notices. These records help buyers confirm ownership, owners review their financing history, and researchers trace the history of a parcel.
Recorded land documents in Texas County are kept by the Recorder of Deeds in Houston. The county's Texas County Recorder of Deeds page is the official starting point for Texas property records.
Texas County, MO Property Records & Statistics
Texas County has a median rent of $645.50, below the Missouri median of $704 and well under the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing is 24.85% of occupied homes, higher than the state's 20.88% and the national 21.81%, so rentals are somewhat more common here than elsewhere.
The median home value is $122,800, lower than the state median of $137,500 and the national $173,750. The median property tax rate of 0.55% is below Missouri's 0.76% and the national 0.74%, which keeps the annual cost of owning a home relatively low.
Median household income is $43,203.50, well below the state's $55,167 and the national $65,108. The unemployment rate is 3.06%, higher than both the state's 2.24% and the national 2.87%.
Overall, the figures describe an affordable county with modest rents, below-average home values and taxes, incomes that trail both benchmarks, and unemployment above the state and national levels.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Texas
Texas County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 19,482 total parcels, including 11,181 residential and 797 commercial parcels, for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 32,447 deeds and 17,859 mortgages, and valuation data covers 4,314 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 19,482 |
| Residential Parcels | 11,181 |
| Commercial Parcels | 797 |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 32,447 |
| Mortgage Records | 17,859 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 4,314 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 135 |
| Latest Notice of Trustee Sale | January 16, 2025 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records follow a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows that a loan was transferred from one lender to another, and a release shows that the loan was paid off and the lien removed.
Texas County has 25,474 assignment and release records, including 2,643 assignment documents recorded from January 11, 2005, through August 29, 2025, and 22,793 release documents recorded from January 3, 2005, through September 3, 2025, plus 38 other documents.
Buyers and owners can use these records to confirm earlier mortgages were released, see who holds a loan today, and find liens that may still be open before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Texas County, MO Property Records
Texas County's recorded property documents are kept by the Recorder of Deeds in Houston. The county has 19,482 parcels, and the recorder's files include 32,447 deeds and 17,859 mortgages recorded from January 3, 2006 to August 25, 2025, along with assignments and releases.
To search recorded documents online, use the Texas County official records search. For office information, visit the Texas County Recorder of Deeds page, and for filing documents electronically see the Texas County e-filing page.
The office is at 210 North Grand Avenue, Houston, MO, 65483, open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Call 417-967-8438 with questions.
Start with an owner name or document type, narrow by date, and open the matching record to confirm the details. For assessed values, contact the county assessor.
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Texas County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Texas County property records by address?
Recorded documents can be searched through the Texas County official records search, generally by name or document type. For address-based assessment lookups, contact the county assessor. If a record is hard to find, call the Recorder of Deeds at 417-967-8438.
How can I find property owners in Texas County?
The latest recorded deed names the current owner. Search for it in the Texas County official records search, or see the Recorder of Deeds page for office details. The office in Houston also helps visitors on weekdays.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Texas County?
The Texas County assessor sets assessed values, and the county's records reflect the 2024 assessment year. Contact the assessor's office for a particular parcel or an appraisal question. The Recorder of Deeds at 417-967-8438 can direct you if you are unsure where to start.
Where can I find Texas County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax bills are issued and collected by county offices rather than the recorder. Contact the Texas County collector in Houston with the owner's name or parcel number to request a bill or confirm a payment. The Recorder of Deeds at 417-967-8438 can point you to the right office.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Texas County?
Use the Texas County official records search to find deeds, mortgages, assignments, and releases recorded since January 3, 2006. To file documents electronically, see the e-filing page. The office is at 210 North Grand Avenue, Houston.
Where can I access Texas County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps for the county's 19,482 parcels are maintained by the assessor's office, which can provide copies on request. Call the Recorder of Deeds at 417-967-8438 for direction to the right contact. Parcel maps are a reference and not a legal survey.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Texas County?
Permit and zoning rules depend on the property's location. For land inside a city or town, contact its city hall. For rural property, contact the county offices in Houston. The Recorder of Deeds at 417-967-8438 can help you find the correct contact.
How can I create a list of property owners in Texas County?
Review recorded deeds in the Texas County official records search to collect owner names one property at a time. For a larger list or bulk records, call the Recorder of Deeds at 417-967-8438 and ask what the office can provide.