Lampasas County

Lampasas County Offices

Lampasas County Town List

Lampasas County is situated on the Edwards Plateau, Texas. It dates back to 1856 and derives its name from the Lampasas River. The region covers an area of 1,849 km², ranking it position 108 of the 254 counties of Texas State.

According to the 2020 U.S. census bureau, this county has a population of 21,627. The number is projected as 22,016 in the year 2021, resulting in a growth rate of 1.35%

Lampasas County is in the 11th Congressional district and the senatorial district number 24. Without any delay, here are a few things you should know about the area.

Cities in Lampasas County

There are three cities in Lampasas County that include Lampasas, Kempner, and Lometa. Lampasas is a small town and is the capital city of the county. It’s popular for being a great tourist attraction and encampment site – it hosts seven mineral springs.

Kempner City sits at the junction of Ranch Road 2313 and U.S. Highway 190, covering an area of 5.32 km². It became an incorporated city in 1997.

Lometa is at the intersection of Ranch Road 581 and U.S. Highway 183 on a 218 ha piece of land. The city dates back to 1885.

Recreational Sites in Lampasas

Lampasas is an adventurous county with several attraction sites, including:

1. Cooper Spring Nature Park

The charming site is located in downtown Lampasas and covers approximately 25 acres. Leisure activities include butterfly chasing, birding, and walking on nature trails. Contact- (512) 556-6831.

2. Colorado Bend State Park

The park is one of the most attractive outdoor areas in the county and the entire Texas State. It is situated on the western side of the region, next to Bend town. Here, you can enjoy camping, wild café drive, Gorman falls hike, swimming, biking, wildlife viewing, and fishing. Bend, TX 76824 and (325) 628-3240 are the park’s contact details.

3. Hancock Park

This park is the home of the famous Hancock pool – only remaining Texas’s sulfur spring swimming hole. However, it is only open during summer, and one is required to pay a small admission fee. The site also hosts an 18-hole golf course, a playground, and a picnic area.

Contacts- (512) 556-4048.

4. Fiesta Winery

The Baxter family has owned the vineyard for six generations supplying San Antonio and Fredericksburg. They have a tasting room that is open all the time, 20 miles on the western side of the county. From Thursday to Sunday, the room is available for rent. You can reach the winery on (325) 628-3433.

5. Keystone Square Museum

The museum is located in the former sheet metal shop. It displays collectibles and artifacts about Texas Rangers, frontier saloons, Native American tribes, local ranchers, and farmers in the county. The place has no charges but welcomes any donations. You can visit by appointment or the official hours, 10 am to 2 pm on Saturdays.

Contacts- (512) 556-2224.

6. Hanna Springs Sculpture Garden

The garden hosts a beat-up Chevy carrying a huge catfish and a stunning winged Pegasus, among other sculptures. There is the continuous addition of unique sculptures; hence, there is always something new for the visitors to view.

Contacts- (512) 556-6997.

County Offices

The Lampasas County government conducts its administration through various offices, as discussed below:

County Judge Office

The head of this office is Randall J. Hoyer. He is a judge in the County Court and an overseer of the Commissioners Court. He fulfills all the county’s chief board functions and provides the required information and assistance as the county head.

The judge performs judicial functions of the county. The office is reachable through email ([email protected]) or telephone (512-556-8271) or fax (512-556-8270).

Commissioners Court Office

County Judge Randall J. Hoyer also leads Commissioners Court. He works with Bobby Carroll- Precinct 1 Commissioner (Phone: 512-734-1860, Fax: 512-556-827), Jamie Smart- Precinct 2 Commissioner(Phone: 512-734-5332, Fax: 512-556-8270), Lewis Bridges- Precinct 3 Commissioner  (Phone: 512-734-1431, Fax: 512-556-8270), and Mark Rainwater- Precinct 4 Commissioner (Phone: 512-734-0742, Fax: 512-556-8270).

The office performs both the executive and legislative functions of the county government. It also has the final say on the budgets of all county departments. It provides and maintains equipment, facilities, and public services to the residents.

County Attorney Office

The office boss here is John G. Greenwood. The officer prosecutes felonious cases and works with law enforcers to investigate criminal cases. He also advises the commissioners’ court and all elected officials on legal matters. You can reach the office through:

Phone: 512-556-8282 or

Fax: 512-556-4572.

County Clerk

The officer in charge of this office is Connie Hartmann. This office keeps official public records of the County. The clerk retains, archives, and ensures accessibility of these records to the public following all laws and regulations. It also takes part in the electoral process of the county and offers various transactional services. Contact details of this office are phone: 512-556-8271 and fax: 512-556-8966.

County Treasurer Office

Melissa Karcher is the County Treasurer. She is the principal caretaker of the county’s finances. For that reason, she’s responsible for county funds safekeeping and investment. That is, checking accounts maintenance and reconciliation plus funds’ disbursement. You can reach out to the clerk via phone at 512-556-8271 or fax at 512-556-8270.

County Tax Assessor-Collector

Betty Salinas is the chief administrator of this office. The officer calculates the county’s property tax rates and collects taxes. Sometimes, the office may also collect additional local taxing entities. Moreover, it is in charge of collecting other county and state charges.  You can contact the office through email: [email protected], phone: 512-556-8271, or fax: 512-556-4825.

The Constable Office

There are four officers in this office. These include Dennis James- Precinct 1 (Phone: 512-963-1575, Fax: 512-564-1696, or [email protected]), Misty Maldonado- Precinct 2 & 3 (Tel: 512-752-3497 Fax: 512-752-8397), and Gilbert Esparza- Precinct 1(Tel: 512-932-2182, fax: 512-932-3884, and email [email protected]). The office is liable for preserving the well-being and security of the county’s inhabitants.

County Auditor Office

The County Auditor is Tragina Tallant. The officer is responsible for managing the county’s debts plus its internal audit functions. Get in touch with the office through phone: 512-556-8271 or fax: 512-556-4820.

County Sheriff Office

Jesus “Jess” G. Ramos is the County Sheriff. The officer is answerable to the State’s constitution and ensures peace in the county by enforcing the law. You can reach the office through phone: 512-556-8255 or Fax: 512-556-5809.