Reviewed and updated October 9, 2026 by the SearchSystems.net editorial team. Every office link was opened and checked against the office's own site between September 23, 2026 and September 26, 2026.
Slaton, Texas, in Lubbock County, has about 5,700 residents (2024 Census Bureau estimate). The title to a parcel in Slaton is in the deed records of the County Clerk and its taxable value is set by the Appraisal District; what is built on it is a matter for the city. This guide says who keeps each record and where the page for each office is.
This guide covers deeds, assessed values, city permits and records, evictions and court cases, records requests, directory links and common questions.
Related guides: Slaton public records, Lubbock County property records, Slaton arrest records, Slaton warrants, Slaton inmate search, Slaton police reports, Texas arrest records and Texas inmate search.
Deeds, Mortgages and Liens in Slaton
Deeds, mortgages, liens and easements that affect title to land in Slaton are recorded by the County Clerk, which indexes them by name and sells copies.
SearchSystems opened and checked the County Clerk's page at erecord.lubbockcounty.gov/recorder/web (page title: Lubbock County County Clerk Online Document Search), phone (806) 775-1076, Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 23, 2026.
Assessed Values and the Tax Roll in Slaton
The Appraisal District sets the value each parcel in Slaton is taxed on and keeps the parcel maps. Texas property is appraised by a separate appraisal district, not a county assessor, and a homestead's appraised value for tax can rise no more than 10 percent a year.
SearchSystems opened and checked the Appraisal District's page at lubbockcounty.gov/department/division.php?structureid=200 (page title: Property Tax Collections | Lubbock County, Texas), phone 806-762-5000, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 23, 2026.
Permits and City Records in Slaton
Building permits, zoning and code cases are the city's own. For Slaton, SearchSystems opened and checked the city hall page at slaton.texas.gov/departments/city_hall/city_hall_hours.php (page title: Slaton, TX), Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 26, 2026.
Evictions and Court Cases About Land in Slaton
Court cases about land from Slaton, evictions among them, are filed in the County Courts and Justice Courts or the Lubbock County District Court.
Asking a County Office for a Record
Under the Texas Public Information Act a county office must answer a request within 10 business days, and it may charge the copy rates set by the Attorney General, plus labor for large requests. The county records request page SearchSystems verified is at lubbockcounty.gov/egov/apps/document/center.egov?view=detail&id=5638 (page title: Document Center | Public Information Request | Lubbock County, Texas).
More Official Property and Land Records Pages for Lubbock County
The SearchSystems directory, online since 1997, lists the official pages for Lubbock County and Texas. These property pages from its Lubbock County listing were opened again on October 1, 2026 and each one still answers:
- Real Property (lubbockcounty.gov)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who records deeds in Slaton?
The County Clerk, at erecord.lubbockcounty.gov/recorder/web, phone (806) 775-1076. Deeds, mortgages and liens on land in Slaton are filed there, and the Appraisal District (lubbockcounty.gov) has the assessment records.
Who sets the assessed value of a property in Slaton?
The Appraisal District, whose page SearchSystems verified is at lubbockcounty.gov.
Where are evictions from Slaton filed?
In the County Courts and Justice Courts. The file is public unless the court seals it.
How is property assessed in Texas?
Texas property is appraised by a separate appraisal district, not a county assessor, and a homestead's appraised value for tax can rise no more than 10 percent a year.
Is this the official Slaton website?
No. SearchSystems.net is an independent public records guide, online since 1997. It links to the official city, county, court and state offices described above and does not hold records, charge for them or take requests.