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Welcome to Caldwell County Situated immediately southeast of the state capital city, our county, with more than 45,800 residents according to the most recent decennial Census, is well-positioned for significant expansion. We have rapid and simple access to Austin, San Antonio, and Houston. The town of Lockhart, known as the Texas BBQ Capital, and Luling, home of the famed Watermelon Thump event, are located inside the County and each has its own special qualities and advantages. Gary Job Corps, the nation's first and biggest Job Corps program, is situated in Caldwell County and is close to the San Marcos Regional Airport. Situated in the center of the Texas Innovation Corridor, Caldwell County is a part of the Greater San Marcos area.
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Caldwell County's Transportation Plan Learn more about existing transportation infrastructure conditions and recommended improvements.

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Caldwell County Commissioners commemorate Juneteenth with proclamation

Thu, 19 Jun 2025

June 19 - also known as Juneteenth - commemorates the announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas and became a day of jubilation and liberation for former slaves, specifically the day in 1865 wh...Read more...

Administrative offices to close June 19 for Juneteenth

Tue, 17 Jun 2025

Caldwell County administrative offices will be closed Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. Offices will resume normal operations at 8 a.m. Friday, June 20.Read more...

New license plate laws to take effect July 1

Wed, 11 Jun 2025

Motor vehicle dealers next month will begin issuing metal license plates directly to buyers of new and used vehicles, ending the practice of placing temporary paper tags on a vehicle after a sale . Th...Read more...

Commissioners Court Recap: June 10, 2025

Tue, 10 Jun 2025

Caldwell County Commissioners discussed an order to authorize the issuance of bonds, a safety action plan related to future grant applications and th e burn ban at its June 10, 2025 regular meeting. ....Read more...

June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month

Mon, 09 Jun 2025

Caldwell County Commissioners recently proclaimed June as Elder Abuse Awareness Month . Abuse of older adults and people with disabilities is a community concern, affecting thousands of people across ...Read more...

Burn Ban is OFF

Tue, 27 May 2025

Caldwell County Commissioners at their Tuesday, May 27 regular meeting removed a countywide burn ban that had been active since May 13 . Please remember: Burn only natural brush Keep a water source ne...Read more...

The June 10, 2025 Commissioners Court Meeting will be held in Room 200 at 9 a.m. in the Caldwell County Courthouse.

110 S. Main St., Lockhart, TX.

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NOTICE: The Texas Workforce Commission ("TWC") is the entity responsible for enforcing the Fair Housing Act in the State of Texas. You have one year after an alleged violation to file a complaint, but you should file it as soon as possible. Go to https://www.twc.texas.gov/programs/civil-rights to file a complaint.

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