County Tax Assessor-Collector
Debbie Sanders
Tax Assessor-Collector

 
Lockhart Main Office:
Caldwell County Courthouse
110 South Main Street, Room 101
Lockhart, Texas 78644 

 

 

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NOTICE OF EARLY CLOSURE, January 21, 2026

Both offices will close to the public early on Wednesday, Jan. 21 for a staff meeting.

Luling will close at 2 p.m. and Lockhart will close at 2:45 p.m. ahead of a 3 p.m. staff meeting.

Normal office hours will resume on Thursday, Jan. 22.

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REGULAR HOURS

TITLES: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.*

REGISTRATION: 8 a.m.-4 p.m

 

Schedule an appointment online

Sign in virtually when you arrive. Learn more

 

Beginning Feb. 4, 2026, the Lockhart location will be open every first and third Wednesday of each month until 5:30 p.m. to process vehicle registration requests only. Title processing is available until 3 p.m.

 

* If you have more than two titles, you will need to drop them off. You will be called when they are ready. 

** Property taxes are not collected at this location. Please visit the Luling office or the Caldwell County Appraisal District office. 
 
Phone: 512-398-1830
Fax: 512-398-1834

 

Luling Office:
505 E. Fannin
Luling, Texas 78648

 


REGULAR HOURS

8 a.m.-11:45 a.m.; 1-3 p.m. 

Phone: 830-875-9207

 

 

ATTENTION CUSTOMERS

If you come into the office to register a vehicle and YOU are not the original owner; YOU must have a written authorization or a text message with a picture ID of the owner giving you permission to purchase the registration.

***ID is required at ALL TIMES***

Options for renewing your vehicle registration:

  • Online: Visit www.TxDMV.gov. There is a $1 discount if you renew online. Pnline renewal is available up to nine months past your registration expiration date.
  • Mail: Return the bottom portion of your registration form, payment and other required information to the Caldwell County Tax Assessor-Collector's office.
  • In Person: Caldwell County Tax OfficeLuling Tax Office
      110 S. Main St.  505 Fannin St.   Room 101 Luling, TX 78648
         Lockhart, TX 78644 

 

OPEN RECORDS REQUESTS CAN BE REQUESTED HERE  

Property Taxes are collected at - Caldwell County Appraisal District 211 Bufkin Lane. Lockhart, TX 78644
Texas Department of Transportation -Vehicle Title & Registration Forms
Texas Department of Transportation - Austin Regional Office

PLEASE READ: New law ends paper temporary license plates

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.

 

The rule change stems from HB 718, which was passed in 2023. The law takes effect July 1, 2025.

 

The law changes the way vehicles are licensed whether you buy new or used from a dealer, trade in your vehicle, or buy/sell as a private party.

 

Consumers buying or selling a vehicle in Texas on or after July 1, 2025, may notice changes in how their license plates are issued or transferred.

More details can be found here.

ID Requirements for motor vehicle sales

When completing a vehicle sale, dealers are required to ensure that all buyers provide valid, unexpired photo identification prior to processing any initial registration or renewal. Expired passports or IDs cannot be accepted. Documents must be originals.

 

Learn about ID requirements