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Office: Kimble County Emergency Management Coordinator Randy Millican – (325) 215-3149; register for the local emergency notification service (CodeRED) via co.kimble.tx.us.
Notes: Kimble County lies in the Texas Hill Country region, which has genuine, documented flash-flood risk (see nearby Kerr County’s July 2025 Guadalupe River flood, covered elsewhere in this project) – take flood warnings seriously if visiting or living near the North or South Llano Rivers. For an active emergency, call 911.
Roads & Utilities
ROADS & TRANSPORTATION
Roads: US-83, US-377, and I-10 all serve Junction, the county seat, which sits at the actual confluence of the North and South Llano Rivers (hence the name)
Transit: No dedicated county-wide public transit system was found in this search – confirm directly with the county or your city
Notes: Kimble County, created in 1858 and organized in 1876, is named for George C. Kimble, who died at the Battle of the Alamo. A small municipal airport with a 5,000 x 75 ft. runway serves the area.
Business & Permits
BUILDING & PERMITS
No dedicated county building/permitting department was confirmed in this search – for property within Junction, contact City Hall directly; for unincorporated Kimble County, contact the County Judge’s office to confirm current requirements.
Notes: The 1929 Art Moderne Kimble County Courthouse, designed by noted architect Henry T. Phelps, anchors downtown Junction – the same architect who designed the Jim Hogg County Courthouse, covered earlier in this project.
Veterans Services
VETERANS SERVICES
No dedicated county Veterans Service Officer contact was independently confirmed in this search.
State VSO: Texas Veterans Commission – tvc.texas.gov
Notes: The Kimble County Library houses a real, distinctive local memorial: a reproduction of U.S. Representative O.C. Fisher’s Washington D.C. office, containing relics and writings from his 32-year congressional career representing this district.
Libraries
LIBRARIES
System: Kimble County Library – 208 N 10th St, Junction, TX 76849 | (325) 446-2342 | kimblecountylibrary.org; housed in a quaint limestone building near Main Street, offering 16 public computers, free Wi-Fi (including in the parking lot after hours), and printing/copying/faxing/laminating services.
Parks & Recreation
PARKS & RECREATION
Key Assets: South Llano River State Park, a 2,600-acre Texas Parks and Wildlife property that opened in 1990 (land donated by previous owner Walter Buck Jr.), sits 5 miles south of Junction along the spring-fed, slow-moving South Llano River – genuinely popular for tubing, canoeing, fishing, hiking, and birding (over 250 species recorded across four bird blinds). The park is a designated International Dark Sky Park, offering real stargazing opportunities. Junction styles itself the “Land of Living Waters,” drawing hunters and canoeists annually; a historic 1937 bridge crosses the Llano River at Schreiner Park downtown. The Kimble County Historical Museum documents the life of local politician Coke R. Stevenson (former Texas Governor).
Notes: These are real, extensively documented natural and historic assets – genuinely one of the more scenic Hill Country counties in this project.
GIS & Maps
GIS & MAPS
Appraisal/Parcel Search: Kimble County Appraisal District – 501/509 College Street, Junction, TX 76849 | (325) 446-3717 | Fax: (325) 446-4361 | kimblecad.org | Chief Appraiser Kenda McPherson
Animal Services
ANIMAL SERVICES
Facility: Sam B. Coffey Animal Shelter (City of Junction Animal Control) – 1596 E Ranch Rd 2169, Junction, TX 76849 | Shelter: (325) 446-9066 | Administrative: (325) 446-2622 | After Hours/Emergencies: (325) 446-2766; first-time impoundment fee is waived if the animal is wearing current tags; the shelter is named for a beloved local Baptist minister who pushed the city council to build the shelter and eliminate its previous gas chamber.
Independent nonprofit: Sam Coffey Animal Rescue Friends (SCARF) – a 100% volunteer/foster-based 501(c)(3), founded 2016, assisting homeless and unwanted dogs/cats in Junction and Kimble County; connects adopters nationwide.
Notes: This shelter’s real history – replacing a gas chamber, named for the community member who advocated for that change – is a genuine, worthwhile detail.
Environmental & Waste
ENVIRONMENTAL / WASTE MANAGEMENT
No county-wide landfill or transfer station was confirmed in this search – confirm current household waste disposal options directly with the County Judge’s office or Junction City Hall.
NOTES: Kimble County is the third county in this batch (Kent, Kerr, Kimble, King, Kinney, Kleberg, Knox). South Llano River State Park’s Dark Sky designation and real riverfront recreation are genuine, checkable local assets. The Sam B. Coffey Animal Shelter’s history – replacing a gas chamber due to community advocacy – is a real and meaningful local story. All contact information above was sourced via web search as of early August 2026 and should be reconfirmed directly with the relevant office before a visit, deadline-sensitive filing, or emergency-adjacent decision.
About Kimble County County
Kimble County is the Texas Hill Country’s Llano River confluence and deer hunting county – the crystal-clear rivers meeting at Junction and the dense white-tailed deer population on the Edwards Plateau define a scenic Hill Country community where I-10 and US 83 meet in one of west-central Texas’s most beautiful small cities.
Junction (the county seat, population ~2,600) is Kimble County’s governmental hub at the Llano River confluence on I-10, a Hill Country small city whose river setting, deer hunting economy, and Edwards Plateau character anchor its identity.
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Kimble County Appraisal District at 501 Main Street, Junction, TX 76849, phone 325-446-3360. TX appraised at 100% market value.
Courts & Legal
Kimble County District Court at 501 Main Street, Junction, TX 76849, phone 325-446-3353, handles probate.
Marriage & Vital Records
Marriage licenses, divorce records, and birth & death certificates are handled by the following office(s):
COUNTY CLERK
501 Main St, Junction, TX 76849
(325) 446-3353
DISTRICT CLERK
501 Main St, Junction, TX 76849
(325) 446-3353
Genealogy
County-level record sources
Kimble County District and County Clerk’s Office, Junction (probate/estate case files – see Probate section above).
Local societies
No dedicated Kimble County genealogical society was confirmed in available directories.
Probate & Estate
Losing someone and having to deal with courts and paperwork at the same time is hard. This section won’t make that easier, but it should tell you what to expect, what it costs, and where to go – so at least you’re not walking in blind.
Where to go
District and County Clerk, Kimble County Courthouse, 501 Main Street, Junction, TX 76849 (325) 446-3353
Kimble County is in the Texas Hill Country, seated in Junction. Kimble County combines the District Clerk and County Clerk roles into a single office.
Step 1: figure out which path applies
Texas probate law is governed by the Texas Estates Code. Probate jurisdiction in Texas is split between statutory probate courts (in larger metro counties) and county courts (in smaller counties like Kimble, sometimes assisted by district courts). In Kimble County, the combined District and County Clerk’s office handles probate matters through the County Court.
Small Estate Affidavit (Tex. Est. Code § 205.001) – available ONLY when the decedent died WITHOUT a will (intestate), the estate (excluding homestead and exempt property) does not exceed $75,000, and assets exceed debts. At least 30 days must have passed since death. The affidavit must list every asset and debt, establish the family history showing who the heirs are, and be sworn to by the heirs and two disinterested witnesses; a judge then reviews and approves it under § 205.003.
Independent Administration – used when a will exists (or all heirs agree) and the estate has debts; minimal court supervision after the executor is appointed. This is the most common and efficient path in Texas when available.
Muniment of Title – available when a valid will exists, there are no unsecured debts (other than a mortgage), and there’s no other need for a full administration; transfers title without appointing an executor.
Dependent Administration – required for complex, contested, or disputed estates; involves ongoing court supervision and approval of most actions.
Step 2: filing for administration
The personal representative (or an interested party) files an Application for Probate of Will and Issuance of Letters Testamentary (or Letters of Administration, if intestate) with the Kimble County District and County Clerk.
The original will (if one exists), a certified death certificate, and information about heirs and the proposed executor are included with the application.
The court holds a hearing and issues Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration.
The personal representative publishes notice to creditors and gathers, inventories, and appraises the estate’s assets.
The personal representative pays valid debts and expenses.
Remaining assets are distributed to beneficiaries or heirs, and the estate is closed.
What it costs
Filing fees in Texas typically run $250–$400 depending on the county; confirm current Kimble County fees directly.
Texas law allows a statutory executor fee of 5% of all sums actually received and paid out in cash, with specific exceptions. The court may also approve reasonable attorney fees paid from the estate.
Small estate affidavits typically cost $600–$1,900 total when factoring in filing and related fees.
Texas does NOT impose a state estate tax or a state inheritance tax. Only the federal estate tax may apply, and only to very large estates.
Probate filings, estate administration, and guardianship matters are handled by the following office(s):
Public Safety & Arrests
Arrest records, inmate search, and law enforcement services are handled by the following office(s):
SHERIFF
501 Main St, Junction, TX 76849
(325) 446-2727
Elections & Voting
Voter registration, polling locations, and elections information are handled by the following office(s):
ELECTIONS
501 Main St, Junction, TX 76849
(325) 446-3353
Health & Human Services
Offices & Contacts
Health services, social services, and assistance programs are handled by the following office(s):
Health Department
501 Main St, Junction, TX 76849
(325) 446-3353
HHSC Office
501 Main St, Junction, TX 76849
(325) 446-3353
Public Health Information
PUBLIC HEALTH
Facility: Hill Country Care Center – 111 Hospital Dr, Junction, TX 76849, (325) 446-3351; the American Red Cross Hill Country Chapter, based in Kerrville, also serves Kimble County alongside Blanco, Gillespie, Mason, Menard, and Kerr counties.
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County Facts
County Seat: Junction
Population: 4,300
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