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
Monuments of Justice
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
Wharton County Courthouse
The Wharton County Courthouse was built in 1889 in a Second Empire style as designed by noted Texas architect Eugene Thomas Heiner. The county capitol was rededicated in 2007 following a restoration project that included the demolition of the 1940s additions that had surrounded the building. The renewed exterior resulted in a replicated pressed metal shingle roof and a clock … [Read more...] about Wharton County Courthouse