The Jim Wells County Commissioners Court voted on Dec. 12, 1911, to propose a $70,000 courthouse bond issue that easily passed. The county courthouse cornerstone was laid on July 25, 1912, attracting some 2,500 visitors from as far away as Laredo and San Antonio. According to Bill Morgan, author of Old Friends: Great Texas Courthouses, “Trains steamed in from three directions, … [Read more...] about Jim Wells County Courthouse
Monuments of Justice
Waller County Courthouse
Waller County celebrated the completion and grand opening of its new $43 million, four-story courthouse on Nov. 8, 2025. Historical elements of the county’s 1894 Victorian-style courthouse were incorporated into the modern design, fulfilling the vision of embracing the future while honoring the past. Waller County broke ground on the new state-of-the-art courthouse in March … [Read more...] about Waller County Courthouse
Maverick County Courthouse
Along the banks of the Rio Grande, Maverick County tells a story that is not confined to the past, but rather is lived every day. From its earliest roots shaped by indigenous cultures and Spanish exploration to its role as a vital trade corridor along the U.S.–Mexico border, the county stands as a true crossroads of history. Maverick County, established in 1856 and organized … [Read more...] about Maverick County Courthouse
Webb County Courthouse
Alfred Giles used a combination of Renaissance Revival and Romanesque styles to fashion the current Webb County Courthouse, completed in 1909. This National Register Property, initially valued at $60,000, was restored in the late 1990s for $3.275 million. Webb County, organized in 1848, was christened in honor of James Webb, leader of the Republic of Texas and secretary of … [Read more...] about Webb County Courthouse
Scurry County Courthouse
Scurry County has been home to two county capitols. The current temple of justice was completed in 1911 in a Texas Renaissance style as designed by Lang & Witchell. The original tower was removed during a remodeling project in 1950. Further changes were made in 1972, essentially burying the 1911 building in granite and giving the courthouse a Modern appearance. The … [Read more...] about Scurry County Courthouse