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County Auditor
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A County Auditor is an exceptionally qualified person filling a uniquely established position in county government, serving as a sentinel over all financial activities. |
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There are many reasons to have a County Auditor, but the main one is to maintain the integrity of financial administration in county government.
The County Auditor, by law, has oversight of all financial books and records of all officers of the County and is charged with administering the budget. |
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Every two years the state District Judge or Judges having jurisdiction in a county over 10,000 population shall appoint a County Auditor. The office of County Auditor is neither created by nor under the hierarchical control of the administrative body - the Commissioners Court. |
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A County Auditor is...
- a person of unquestionably good moral character and intelligence
- thoroughly competent in the administration of public business
- a competent accountant, qualified in auditing and accounting, having a minimum of 2 years prior experience in these areas
- skilled in interpersonal relationships and office management.
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A County Auditor...- forcasts financial data for budgetary formulation purposes
- audits the records and accounts of the various county departments
- administers the county budget as approved by Commissioners Court
- prepares and administers accounting records for all county funds
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The County Auditor...- as an accountant has a general oversight of all the books and records of all County Officials
- is charged with strictly enforcing laws governing county finances
- as an economist advises Commissioners Court concerning financial conditions as they affect the decision-making process
- in many counties performs additionally as Personnel Officer, Purchasing Officer, and/or Data Processing Manager.
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County Clerk
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We are located at:
1101 Ridge Road
Suite 101
Rockwall, Texas 75087 |
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Yes, forms are available in our office and on our webpage. |
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The Assumed Name Certificate may be filed in each county that the business will operate. |
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There is a $13.00 fee for filing an Assumed Name Certificate (DBA) in the County Clerk's office. |
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No, the County Clerk's office does not research the use of the name before filing. Public computers are available in our office so that each name may be researched. |
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The fee is $72.00. A portion of this fee will be waived after attending a state approved 8-hour premarital training class. Information on this class can be found at www.TwogetherInTexas.com. |
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A man and a woman applying for a marriage license must both be present, show proper identification, and know their social security number. |
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Applicants should be 18 years of age or older with valid identification. Information on applicants under 18 years of age can be obtained by calling (972) 204-6300. |
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There is a 72-hour waiting period from the time the license is issued and the time it becomes effective. The license is valid for 30 days after issuance. If either party is active in the military the 72-hour waiting period is waived. Military identification is required. |
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Texas born individuals may purchase a certified birth certificate with proper identification. The fee is $23.00. Cash, credit, or debit cards are the accepted forms of payment. |
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The filing fee is $16.00 for the first page and $4.00 for each additional page. |
Criminal District Attorney's Office
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Contact our office at (972) 204-6800 for instructions. Please have the case number and name referenced on your subpoena ready for identification purposes. |
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All crimes must be reported to the law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over where the crime occurred. Reporting a crime directly to this office will only delay the process. View our page on reporting a crime for more information on who to contact in specific areas. Reporting A Crime |
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Contact the Rockwall office of Women In Need at (972) 772-3000.
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Contact the appropriate Court Clerk's office:
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Contact the appropriate court:
- Justice of the Peace Precinct One, (972) 204-6740
- Justice of the Peace Precinct Two, (972) 204-6730
- City of Rockwall Municipal Court, (972) 771-7788
- Royse City Municipal Court, (972) 636-9434
- City of Heath Municipal Court, (972) 961-9877
- City of Rowlett Municipal Court, (972) 412-6222
- City of Wylie Municipal Court, (972)442-8101
- City of Dallas Municipal Court, (214) 670-0109 or (800) 214-0367
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If you are a criminal defendant, contact the court handling your case: This office only handles the prosecution of criminal cases and cases referred from other State agencies |
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As a victim, you are not required to have an attorney in the criminal matter. |
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If you are seeking legal advice, please contact a private attorney or legal aid.
- Lone Star Legal Aid, (903) 758-9123
This office only handles the prosecution of criminal cases and cases referred from other State agencies. |
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You may make payment in full in the form of a cashier's check or money order at our office located at:
1101 Ridge Rd.
Suite 105
Rockwall, TX 75087 |
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Contact your attorney to find out your next court date. If you do not have an attorney, contact the court handling your case:
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Contact the Rockwall County Sheriff's Department at (972) 204-7001. |
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By law, we are unable to discuss or provide information about a criminal case with anyone other than the defendant or the defendant's attorney. |
Elections Administrator
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No, you do not need your voter registration certificate to vote. However, you do have to have some form or identification, such as your driver’s license or Texas ID. |
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You will need to complete a Voter Registration Application and turn it in to our office. We can mail you the form or you may come by our office for one. |
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Elections Administrator
107 E. Kaufman
Rockwall, TX 75087 |
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You can register up to 60 days before you are 18. You must submit your Voter Registration Application before the 30 day deadline date. |
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No, you must complete a new Voter Registration Application each time you change counties. |
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You do not need to register again if you are a current Rockwall County resident, however, you do need to change your address with our office each time you move. If you are currently registered outside Rockwall County, you will need to complete a Voter Registration Application for Rockwall County. You can use the back of your Rockwall County voter registration certificate to change your address. Put the correct information on the certificate, sign it and send it to our office. |
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You will need to contact our office and we will print you a new certificate. |
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Voting by mail is restricted. You are entitled to vote by mail if you are over 65 years old, disabled, incarcerated, or will be out of the county on election day. If you vote by mail due to absence from the county, your ballot must be mailed to an out of county address. |
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If you moved within the county and did not change your address prior to the 30 day deadline date, you must vote at your old precinct. In this situation it may be advantageous for you to vote early at the early voting location most convenient to you. |
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No, you must mail the ballots to our office. If you receive a mail ballot and decide not to use that method of voting, you will need to bring your ballot to the voting location and surrender it to the election worker prior to voting in person. |
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No, you will need to vote in the county where you live. |
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Yes, however, your voting options will be different depending on your circumstance. If you are currently registered in Rockwall County you will have to vote at your previous precinct. If you are currently registered in another Texas county, you will have to vote a limited ballot at the main early voting location in Rockwall during the early voting time period. If you are not registered in Texas, you can vote a provisional ballot. The early voting ballot board will review your affidavit and make a decision on whether or not to count your ballot. |
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Yes, you can bring any material with you, but please remember to take it with you when you leave the voting station. |
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A provisional ballot is used when a person presents themselves for voting but due to circumstances, cannot be quickly verified as a qualified voter. It allows the person to vote and gives the Voter Registration office time after the election to verify if the person is eligible to vote. If they are not eligible to vote, it will register them as a voter and they will be ready for the next election. |
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That will be determined by the Early Voting Ballot Board (EVBB). After the election, the information from the Provisional Voter Affidavit will be looked up by the Voter Registration Office. Depending on 1) the reason you voted by provisional ballot and 2) the outcome of the research by the Voter Registration office, the EVBB will make the decision to count the vote or not. Regardless of the outcome, you will be notified by mail. |
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Yes, you can vote in this county on a Limited Ballot. |
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A limited ballot is used when someone is currently registered to vote in another Texas county but has moved to another county. A person is allowed to vote in their new county, but is limited to vote only on the candidates/issues that would have also been on their previous county’s ballot. This will cancel your registration in the previous county and registers you in the current county. |
Emergency Management
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To stay informed:
- Monitor local television or radio stations or their websites
- Go to Weather.com and customize the site for our area
- Purchase a battery-operated weather radio
- Call our office at (972) 772-6625 for more information
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There are two excellent resources available:
Rockwall County Emergency Management also has information to assist you with personal preparedness. Call our office at (972) 772-6625 for more information. |
Environmental Health Coordinator
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Yes, Rockwall County requires maintenance contracts for all systems utilizing aerobic treatment. |
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Rockwall County requires 1 1/2 acre system per dwelling. |
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No, we are Enviromental Health. You may contact Helping Hands Clinic @ (972) 772-8194. |
Fire Marshal
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Please refer to the burn ban information page for the current burn ban status. Please contact the Fire Marshal's office with any questions. |
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Use our Contact Us form to ask a question or leave a comment for a specific department, or browse our Staff Directory. |
Human Resources
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Rockwall County only accepts applications for open positions. You can download the application form in the Employment section, or you can pick up an application at:
The Treasurer’s Office
Texas Historic Courthouse
101 E. Rusk
Ste. 201
Rockwall, TX 78057The application form should be completed, signed, and returned to the Treasurer's Office. |
Indigent Health Care
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The Helping Hands Community Clinic offers childhood immunizations. Their phone number is (972) 772-8194 and they are located at:
102 South First St.
Rockwall, TX 75087 |
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The Helping Hands Community Clinic offers flu vaccinations. Their phone number is (972) 772-8194 and they are located at:
102 South First St.
Rockwall, TX 70857 |
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CIHCP is a County program that pays for medically necessary health care services to individuals who meet the income, resource, residency, and household criteria, and who are categorically ineligible for the Texas Medicaid Program. |
Justice of the Peace, Precinct One
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Marriage licenses are obtained through the County Clerk's Office. For more details, contact (972) 204-6300. |
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There is a State mandated 72-hour waiting period. The waiting period is waived for Active Duty Military. |
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The cost varies depending on location and day of the week.
Justice Center ceremonies:- No appointment required
- Monday - Friday, 8:30 am to 11:30 pm and 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Location ceremonies:
- Appointment required
- Please call for availability, pricing, and appointment
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The ceremony usually takes 10-15 minutes. |
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Yes; however, space is limited. |
Justice of the Peace, Precinct Two
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Approximately three weeks from start to finish:- 3 days from notice to vacate to file the suit
- 8 - 10 days to serve the citation; the law requires the defendant have six days notice before the hearing
- 5 days to appeal the suit following the hearing required by law
- 2 days; the Constable is required by law to post a 24-hour vacate notice on the Writ of Possession
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For details regarding this, view the following section of the Texas Property Code. Texas Property Code |
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Law books related to evictions can be easily accessed by viewing the link below. The Texas Property Code, Texas Rules of Court, and Civil Practices, and Remedies Codes are books of law. Nothing within this website should be construed as legal advice. You are always encouraged to consult a law book or speak with your attorney concerning legal issues. Texas Statutes |
Juvenile Services
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No, we contract with Hunt County Juvenile Probation for detention services located at:
2700 Johnson St.
Greenville, TX 75041
View Map |
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Contact your local police agency and file a runaway report. If you live outside of city limits contact the Sheriff's Office or your local Police Department if inside city limits. |
Library
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Stop at the checkout desk to obtain a library card. The library is located at 1215 East Yellowjacket Ln. in Rockwall (at the intersection of Yellowjacket and T.L. Townsend, across from the Wilkerson-Sanders stadium). More on Library cards |
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- Videos and DVDs, maximum of three per family - Seven days
- All other items - 21 days
- Maximum of three books on one subject per family
New patrons may check out three items per family on the first day a card is issued, one of which may be a video. After the first three items are returned, they may check out up to 30 items per family. More about checking out items |
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24-hour drive-through book drops are located on the west side of the building at the Yellowjacket Lane entrance. There are also walk-up book drops in the entry foyer open during Library hours. Material returned in a book drop after closing is considered returned the next business day. |
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Click here for NetLibrary instructions. More... |
Sheriff's Office
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Find qualifications and an application at our Employment page. |
Tax Office
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You must have an application (Form VTR 34) completed AND signed by your physician. If your physician's office does not have a Notary the physician MUST give you a written prescription to accompany the application. To download the application, please refer to TxDot's website. |
Technology
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The Information Technology Department or IT, maintains all computer related hardware and software for the County's offices. |
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No, this problem originated from our department being labeled the "Information Services Department". The IT Department Provides PC maintenance and repair for the County's Offices. |
Treasurer
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No, but you’re very close. You’re looking for the City’s Municipal Court and it is one block West on SH 66 on the left. |
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No, you need to go to the Government Center and see the County Clerk. |
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No, but you’re only a block away. It is located just to the East on Fannin St. |
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