Hidalgo County phone numbers by department are listed below, grouped by the kind of help you need, so you can call the right office the first time instead of being transferred. The county’s administrative center is in Edinburg, with tax and service substations across McAllen, Mission, Pharr, Weslaco, and other Rio Grande Valley cities. For any emergency, call 911.
Property Taxes, Vehicle Registration, and Titles
The Hidalgo County Tax Assessor-Collector handles property tax payments, motor vehicle registration, and title transfers. The main office is (956) 318-2157, at 2804 S. Business Hwy 281 in Edinburg.1Hidalgo County, TX. Tax Assessor and Collector
Seven tax substations handle the same transactions closer to home:2Hidalgo County, TX. Contact Us
- San Juan, 509 E. Earling Rd.: (956) 283-1645
- Alamo, 1429 S. Tower Rd.: (956) 784-8688
- Elsa, 708 Edinburg Ave., Ste. B: (956) 292-7622
- Weslaco, 1900 Joe Stevens Ave., Ste. B: (956) 973-7825
- Mission, 722 N. Breyfogle: (956) 581-8898
- Pharr, 300 W. Hall Acres: (956) 784-3555
- McAllen, 300 E. Hackberry Ave., Ste. 3: (956) 292-7008
Property Appraisals, Protests, and Exemptions
If your question is about the appraised value of your property or an exemption such as homestead, over-65, or disability, call the Hidalgo County Appraisal District at (956) 381-8466. The Appraisal District is a separate entity from the Tax Office, and starting there avoids a transfer.3Hidalgo County Appraisal District. Hidalgo CAD – Official Site
County Clerk and District Clerk Records
The Hidalgo County Clerk’s Office at (956) 318-2100 handles marriage licenses, birth and death certificates, and land records including deeds, liens, and property transfers. The office is inside the Hidalgo County Courthouse at 100 N. Closner in Edinburg.4Hidalgo County, TX. Hidalgo County Clerks Office If you receive a mailing about your deed that looks suspicious, the Clerk’s Office has warned residents about fraudulent deed-related letters and will verify documents at that same number.5Hidalgo County, TX. County Clerks Office Warns Homeowners of Fraudulent Property Deed Letters
For records tied to district court cases (felonies and higher-value civil matters), call the District Clerk’s Office at (956) 318-2200, also at 100 N. Closner. Jury duty questions can be sent to districtclerk@co.hidalgo.tx.us, and medical certification forms can be faxed to (956) 318-2251.6Hidalgo County, TX. District Clerks Office7Hidalgo County, TX. Jury
Courts, District Attorney, and Public Defender
Hidalgo County has both district courts (felonies and larger civil cases) and county courts at law (misdemeanors and smaller civil matters).8Hidalgo County, TX. County Courts-at-Law If you have a court date, call the specific court coordinator printed on your paperwork rather than a general line.
The Criminal District Attorney’s Office is at (956) 292-7600, 100 N. Closner in Edinburg, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.9Hidalgo County, TX. Criminal District Attorney
The Public Defender’s Office represents eligible misdemeanor defendants from arraignment through appeal. Call (956) 292-7040; the office is on the 5th floor of 100 N. Closner, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Representation requires appointment by the Indigent Defense Office or a county court at law judge, so you cannot walk in and request a public defender.10Hidalgo County, TX. Public Defender
Sheriff and Inmate Information
For non-emergency law enforcement questions, the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office is at (956) 383-8114, 711 El Cibolo Rd. in Edinburg.11Hidalgo County, TX. Sheriff
Booking and inmate inquiries go to the Hidalgo County Adult Detention Center at (956) 381-7900, 701 E. El Cibolo Rd. in Edinburg.12Hidalgo County, TX. Hidalgo County Adult Detention Center The county also offers an online inmate search on its website.13Hidalgo County, TX. Detention
Elections and Voter Registration
Call the Elections Department at (956) 318-2570 or email elections@co.hidalgo.tx.us for voter registration status, polling locations, early voting, or election results. The office is at 2015 W. Jackson Creek Ave. in Edinburg, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.14Hidalgo County, TX. Elections Department The Tax Assessor-Collector will accept voter registration applications, but election questions themselves belong with the Elections Department.
Health, Veterans, Permits, and Drainage
Health and Human Services, which coordinates public health programs and immunizations, is at (956) 383-6221, 1304 S. 25th Avenue in Edinburg.15Hidalgo County, TX. Health and Human Services
The Veterans Service Office helps veterans and families with benefits claims at (956) 318-2436, fax (956) 318-2439, located at 10213 N. 10th St., Suite A, McAllen, TX 78504.16Hidalgo County, TX. Veterans Service Office
Building in unincorporated Hidalgo County, or arranging water and electricity connections, runs through the Planning Department’s Permitting Division. The main line is (956) 318-2840, with precinct substations at (956) 968-4734 (Precinct 1) and (956) 205-7045 (Precinct 3).17Hidalgo County, TX. Permitting Division
Drainage and flood infrastructure concerns go to Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, a separate entity, at (956) 292-7080, 902 N. Doolittle Rd. in Edinburg. Work orders can also be submitted through the district’s online public requests page.18Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1. Home
County Jobs and Commissioners Court
Job applications, employment verification, and personnel matters go through the Department of Human Resources at (956) 318-2660, 505 S. McColl Rd., Suite A, in Edinburg, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.19Hidalgo County, TX. Department of Human Resources
The Commissioners Court, which oversees the county budget and policy, meets in the Administration Building at 100 E. Cano, 1st Floor, in Edinburg; schedules are posted on the county website.20Hidalgo County, TX. Commissioners Court For a general question that doesn’t fit a specific department, the online directory at hidalgocounty.us is the most reliable starting point, and the Tax Office main line at (956) 318-2157 is a workable fallback.2Hidalgo County, TX. Contact Us