Blanco County is so much fun! There's so much stuff to do…read morearound here. There's a few state parks in this county in the Texas Hill Country, a place of rolling hills, oak trees, springs, lakes and rivers. There's so many outdoorsy things to do in this historic county. Be sure to check out the Main Square in Blanco, where the courthouse is! It's pronounced, "Blank-Oh." Us Texans seem to butcher the Spanish language.

Good place to vote…read more EXCEPT! You will have to take your belt off to enter. Ugh! But the easy enough to make my way to basement to vote...

To start off, nowhere online does it say "No Vapes", it's stapled at the bottom of the courthouse…read moreRule as you enter the building and You will be denied entry with it and have to go back to your Vehicle and leave it there. Secondly, do not Wear clothing with a permanently attached Belt, you will be denied Entry, the Security will raise their Voice at You like that will make the Belt magically not be permanently attached. Lastly, be very mindful that the security Staff have a Mount Everest size Chip on their Shoulders, apparently making Eye Contact Warrants a Strip Search for Jury Duty. I'm all for doing my "Civic Duty" but when you are Talked down to like You are a Child, at that point I question My Civic Duty. I'm still trying to Wrap My Mind around how a Belt is deemed a threat.

The benefits of living in a rural area are government employees who actually care and take the time…read moreto speak with you as a person. Lines are short. Courtesy is high. Customer service is top notch.

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Made for a great visit. Needed to come here for my son's forms and they made it super quick and…read moreeasy. Every single employee I encountered was absolutely beyond helpful and kind. So amazing. I wish them the best! They know there stuff here. It was a super quick visit in and out. On top of that I got my forms the same day I ordered. It's also really nice on the inside and kept pretty. Would recommend!

The way this county works there system is really crooked they need to be looked at immediately by…read morethe Texas State representatives.

What a boondoggle! The good reviews are from YEARS ago. Something happened, what I don't know…read more Dont go here in person unless you want to wait sitting on the floor - see my photos. Send your tax payment in via registered mail, yes there is a small charge, but the wait to pay in person is SO LONG, for me over an hour. My time is worth the few dollars instead of waiting for an hour. I previously lived in Harris Co & they had a quick EXPRESS drop off for payments that had a check made out. HARRIS CO was a county of millions, yet the wait was so short through express there. Why so long here, especially since I didn't wait until the last minute.? Here, they need a mystery shopper to prompt them to expedite the process. It is disgustingly slow.

The e-filing system feels unfair to many consumers, especially those already struggling…read morefinancially. If a filing is rejected for a small mistake, the fees are still taken immediately, yet refunds can take days or even weeks. Meanwhile, court deadlines continue running. This creates unnecessary hardship for people dealing with urgent legal matters like evictions or family court issues. Many people cannot afford to have hundreds of dollars tied up while trying to correct a simple filing error. The process should help people access justice, not discourage them from pursuing it.

Welcome to the BBQ Capital of Texas...and then some…read more Historic downtown on the National Register of Historic Places. Incredible architecture. Quaint shops, pubs, restaurants, and of course bbq joints! Beautiful state park and Chisholm trail. Caldwell County Courthouse boasts extraordinary architectural elements. Just about 30-40 minutes from Austin, it makes for a perfect day trip or overnighter. Easily walkable. Friendly folks. Perfectly charming old west town.

Was passing through and decided to scratch off a bucket list item. For years I have wanted to check…read moreout the county courthouse. In fact, Texas Highways Magazine had a great write-up about the downtown square. Had to look and see for myself. I was not disappointed! I didn't go inside, but I was just as impressed with the grounds and historical markers. Don't pass up an opportunity to checkout the City of Lockhart.

Judge Chu was a great option to officiate our wedding! Beautiful external on the courthouse and a…read moregreat experience.

There isn't much to say about a government-run facility so I will just lay out the basics. The…read moreguards were really nice and informative. They have a metal detector at the front but it is quite painless and fast! There is barely any parking around the building so it is better for you to find a parking garage or lot nearby and just walk there. The restrooms were clean and all the staff was really friendly. Unfortunately the judge called the jury bystanders in 55 minutes after the initial stated time listed in the hearing letter. That was a bummer ... but then the judge explained why we had to wait so that was nice. Lots of construction nearby so be ready to walk through some dirty/dusty/muddy streets.

* A pleasant easy historical hike *…read more The feature of the hike is Sam and Eliza Johnson's old home. They were LBJ's grandparents. Don't confuse this spot with the LBJ ranch about 14 miles away. This is a very flat pleasant 1 mile hike through open pasture that has some longhorns, horses, a barn, the old cabin, etc. Things are preserved as part of the national park system, and there are a few information signs to let you know the history of the spot. Perhaps the most amusing thing to me was the sign warning, "Longhorns are dangerous" or something such as that. Now you might say, "What is so damn amusing about that?" Well, after the Rodeo Lagarita (http://www.yelp.com/biz/rodeo-lagarita-san-francisco#hrid:Vy__bRH77fu2__2ZwXzCfg) experience seeing a bull maul a rider, followed the next day by my run-in with a bull near Los Altos (http://www.yelp.com/biz/los-altos-de-eros-san-francisco#hrid:M5uFMaTCnVMkQ01JHcXxOw), the sign just rang true and amused me!

This short trail of around 1 mile was educational, scenic, and easy…read more It is good for seniors. I plan to bring my parents next time. My history buff Dad will enjoy it. You learn a lot more about LBJ's childhood lifestyle. There is not much shade but there is a lot of greenery surrounding you.