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The following is a list of online resources useful for locating Texas Vital Records which consist of [[United States Birth Records|births]], adoptions, [[United States Marriage Records|marriages]], divorces, and [[United States Death Records|deaths]]. Most online resources for Texas Vital Records are indexes. After locating a person in an index always consult the original record to [[Contradictions and discrepancies|confirm the | The following is a list of online resources useful for locating Texas Vital Records which consist of [[United States Birth Records|births]], adoptions, [[United States Marriage Records|marriages]], divorces, and [[United States Death Records|deaths]]. Most online resources for Texas Vital Records are indexes. After locating a person in an index always consult the original record to [[Contradictions and discrepancies|confirm the information]] in the index. | ||
=== Birth === | === Birth === | ||
*'''1840-1981''' - {{RecordSearch|1681015|Texas, Births and Christenings, 1840-1981}} - free, courtesy: FamilySearch. | *'''1840-1981''' - {{RecordSearch|1681015|Texas, Births and Christenings, 1840-1981}} - free, courtesy: FamilySearch. | ||
*'''1903-1935''' - {{RecordSearch|1803956|Texas Birth Certificates, 1903-1935}} - free, includes images, courtesy: FamilySearch | *'''1903-1935''' - {{RecordSearch|1803956|Texas Birth Certificates, 1903-1935}} - free, includes images, courtesy: FamilySearch. | ||
*'''1903-1997''' - {{RecordSearch|1949342|Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997}} - free, courtesy: FamilySearch | *'''1903-1997''' - {{RecordSearch|1949342|Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997}} - free, courtesy: FamilySearch. | ||
=== Marriage === | === Marriage === | ||
*'''1837-1973''' - {{RecordSearch|1681052|Texas, Marriages, 1837-1973}} - free, courtesy: FamilySearch | *'''1837-1973''' - {{RecordSearch|1681052|Texas, Marriages, 1837-1973}} - free, courtesy: FamilySearch. | ||
*'''1837-1977''' - {{RecordSearch|1803987|Texas, County Marriage Index, 1837-1977}} - free, courtesy: FamilySearch | *'''1837-1977''' - {{RecordSearch|1803987|Texas, County Marriage Index, 1837-1977}} - free, courtesy: FamilySearch. | ||
=== Death === | === Death === | ||
*'''1890-1976''' - {{RecordSearch|1983324|Texas Deaths, 1890-1976 (New Images)}} - free, courtesy: FamilySearch | *'''1890-1976''' - {{RecordSearch|1983324|Texas Deaths, 1890-1976 (New Images)}} - free, courtesy: FamilySearch. | ||
*'''1903-1973''' - {{RecordSearch|1681049|Texas Deaths and Burials, 1903-1973}} - free, courtesy: FamilySearch | *'''1903-1973''' - {{RecordSearch|1681049|Texas Deaths and Burials, 1903-1973}} - free, courtesy: FamilySearch. | ||
*'''1903-2000''' - {{RecordSearch|1949337|Texas, Death Index, 1903-2000}} - free, courtesy: FamilySearch | *'''1903-2000''' - {{RecordSearch|1949337|Texas, Death Index, 1903-2000}} - free, courtesy: FamilySearch. | ||
*'''1964-1998''' - {{RecordSearch|1375599|Texas Death Index, 1964-1998}} - free, courtesy: FamilySearch | *'''1964-1998''' - {{RecordSearch|1375599|Texas Death Index, 1964-1998}} - free, courtesy: FamilySearch. | ||
*'''1977-1986''' - {{RecordSearch|1930157|Texas Deaths, 1977-1986}} - free, courtesy: FamilySearch | *'''1977-1986''' - {{RecordSearch|1930157|Texas Deaths, 1977-1986}} - free, courtesy: FamilySearch. | ||
*The Vital Records Search and Information Directory for [http://www.daddezio.com/records/room/RR-TX-NDX.html Texas] - Free/$ | *The Vital Records Search and Information Directory for [http://www.daddezio.com/records/room/RR-TX-NDX.html Texas] - Free/$ | ||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/category.aspx?cat=34 Search the Texas Birth, Marriage & Death] Records at Ancestry.com ($) | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/category.aspx?cat=34 Search the Texas Birth, Marriage & Death] Records at Ancestry.com ($) | ||
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*[http://userdb.rootsweb.ancestry.com/regional.html# Texas Databases] listed on [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/ Rootsweb.com] - Free | *[http://userdb.rootsweb.ancestry.com/regional.html# Texas Databases] listed on [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/ Rootsweb.com] - Free | ||
*USGenWeb.org [http://www.txgenweb.org/ Texas Sit... - Free | *USGenWeb.org [http://www.txgenweb.org/ Texas Sit... - Free | ||
*Wee Monster Links for Texas [http://www.germanroots.com/vitalrecords.html#Texas Birth & | *Wee Monster Links for Texas [http://www.germanroots.com/vitalrecords.html#Texas Birth & Marriage] and [http://www.germanroots.com/deathrecords.html Death] Records -Free/$ | ||
*Linkpendium Links for [http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/TX/ Texas Genealogy and Histor..., including individual Counties - Free/$ | *Linkpendium Links for [http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/TX/ Texas Genealogy and Histor..., including individual Counties - Free/$ | ||
*Progenealogists Links for the [http://progenealogists.com/genealogysleuthb.htm United States]. Press '''Ctrl + F''' on the keyboard to search for '''Texas''' or '''TX''' - Free/$ | *Progenealogists Links for the [http://progenealogists.com/genealogysleuthb.htm United States]. Press '''Ctrl + F''' on the keyboard to search for '''Texas''' or '''TX''' - Free/$ | ||
*[http://www.genlookups.com/texas_marriages/ Texas Marriage and | *[http://www.genlookups.com/texas_marriages/ Texas Marriage and Divorce] | ||
*[http://www.deathindexes.com/texas/ Texas Death Indexes] | *[http://www.deathindexes.com/texas/ Texas Death Indexes] | ||
*[http://www.mortalityschedules.com Mortality Schedules] | *[http://www.mortalityschedules.com Mortality Schedules] | ||
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=== Adoption Records === | === Adoption Records === | ||
All adoption records in Texas are sealed meaning once the adoption is completed, no one may have access to the record without a court order from the court which sealed it. This includes the adult adoptee, adoptive parents and birth parents. In the case of step parent adoptions or other family member adoptions the prohibition still applies. The opening of a record is solely at the discretion of the judge. There are no required guidelines for a judge to follow. Traditionally, the sealing has included the original birth certificate naming the birth parent(s). The original birth certificate is created in the County Clerks office in the county where the birth occurred and a copy is sent to Austin. Until the adoption is finalized, a birth parent may have a copy of the birth certificate. When the adoption is finalized, the court order along with the original birth certificate is sent to Austin where a new birth certificate is generated naming the adoptive parents in place of the birth parent(s). The new certificate is called a supplemental birth certificate. A copy of the supplemental birth certificate is sent to the County Clerk for their records. Both the original and the supplemental birth certificates have the same number. Some supplemental birth certificates have an "A" after the number to identify it as an amended birth certificate. If an adult adoptee knows the name of his/her birth parent(s)as stated on the original birth certificate, he/she may obtain a non-certified copy of the birth certificate without having a court order. Mostly, these are step parent or family adoptions where the adult adoptee has a personal knowledge of the birth parent(s). | All adoption records in Texas are sealed meaning once the adoption is completed, no one may have access to the record without a court order from the court which sealed it. This includes the adult adoptee, adoptive parents and birth parents. In the case of step parent adoptions or other family member adoptions the prohibition still applies. The opening of a record is solely at the discretion of the judge. There are no required guidelines for a judge to follow. Traditionally, the sealing has included the original birth certificate naming the birth parent(s). The original birth certificate is created in the County Clerks office in the county where the birth occurred and a copy is sent to Austin. Until the adoption is finalized, a birth parent may have a copy of the birth certificate. When the adoption is finalized, the court order along with the original birth certificate is sent to Austin where a new birth certificate is generated naming the adoptive parents in place of the birth parent(s). The new certificate is called a supplemental birth certificate. A copy of the supplemental birth certificate is sent to the County Clerk for their records. Both the original and the supplemental birth certificates have the same number. Some supplemental birth certificates have an "A" after the number to identify it as an amended birth certificate. If an adult adoptee knows the name of his/her birth parent(s)as stated on the original birth certificate, he/she may obtain a non-certified copy of the birth certificate without having a court order. Mostly, these are step parent or family adoptions where the adult adoptee has a personal knowledge of the birth parent(s). | ||
== Marriage Records == | == Marriage Records == | ||