Houston County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 22,066. Its county seat is Crockett. Houston County was one of 46 entirely dry counties in the state of Texas, until voters in a November 2007 special election legalized the sale of alcohol in the county. Houston County was the first new county created under the nine-year Republic of Texas on June 12, 1837. The original boundaries of Houston County also included all of present-day Anderson and Trinity Counties, and portions of present-day Henderson and Polk Counties. The county is named for Sam Houston, President of the Republic of Texas and Governor of Texas. Other than being named for the same person, Houston County is not related to the City of Houston, which is located about 100 mi to the south, in Harris County.

Founded: 1837
Named for: Sam Houston
Seat: Crockett
Largest city: Crockett
Total: 1,237 sq mi (3,203.82 km²)
Land: 1,231 sq mi (3,188.28 km²)
Water: 5.7 sq mi (14.76 km²), 0.5
Density: auto/sq mi (/km²)
Time zone: Central: UTC-6-5
Website: [www.co.houston.tx.us]
Official Website: http://www.co.houston.tx.us
Wikidata description: county in Texas, United States
Wikidata id: Q156496
Wikidata label: Houston County
Wikidata aliases: Array
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