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Texas, Birth Index - FamilySearch Historical Records

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Texas, Birth Index, 1903-1997
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Texas,
United States
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Flag of Texas
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Location of Texas
Record Description
Record Type Birth Index
Collection years 1903-1997
FamilySearch Resources
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Texas Department of State Health Services


What Is in This Collection?

The collection consists of an index to births from 1903 to 1997 from the Texas Department of State Health Services.

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

Index and Image Visibility

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What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

Birth

  • Child’s name
  • Birth date
  • Birthplace
  • Parents' names

How Do I Search This Collection?

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

  • Name of the person
  • The name of a parent
  • Date of the event

Search the Index

Search by name on the Collection Details Page.
  1. Enter the information in the fields in the Search Collection section or click More Options to see additional fields
  2. Click Search to show possible matches

How Do I Analyze the Results?

Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images.

What Do I Do Next?

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

  • Add any new information to your records
  • If available, check the image for additional information
  • Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

  • The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
  • Try searching by surname only
  • Remember that spelling was generally not standardized until the early part of the 20th century

Research Helps

The following articles will help you research your family in the state of Texas.

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Citing This Collection

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Collection Citation:
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