Jim Hogg County

Jim Hogg County is an administrative division in South Texas covering about 1,100 square miles of agricultural land and natural resources. The county centers around Hebbronville, which serves as the main community and seat of county government.

The county was established in 1913 from neighboring territories and named after the first governor born in Texas. This formation shaped the administrative development of the South Texas region.

The area maintains strong Hispanic traditions that shape daily life, local celebrations, and community identity throughout the county.

The county offers basic public services centered in Hebbronville as the main hub for administration and community facilities. Visitors should know the area is rural, with distances between communities requiring planning.

The county courthouse from 1913 remains the only courthouse building in the county's history and reflects the architectural style of that founding era. The structure stands as a quiet testimony to the original administrative framework that has evolved since then.

GPS coordinates: 27.00654,-98.70473

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:31