Real

Real County

Updated on: January 11, 2022
Coordinates
29 50' 24" N, 99 48' 36" W (29.84, -99.81)
State
Texas
Region
Central West
County Seat:
Leakey
Year Organized:
1913
Total Square Miles:
700.101
699 square miles (1,810 km2) land
0.9 square miles (2.3 km2) water
Population:
3429 (2017)
Population: 3,389 est. (2016) 3,309 (2010)
Persons/Square Mile:
5
Real County Website
http://www.co.real.tx.us/

Real County Town List

County structure

Government Type:
County
Authority:
Dillon's Rule
Legislative Body:
Commisioners Court
Size of Legislative Body:
5

Demographics

2018 Population:
3429
25 to 64 Years of Age:
47.53%
65 Years of Age and Older:
29.47%

Economy, 2018

Gross Domestic Product (GDP):
$75.3 M
Labor Force:
1,060
Unemployment Rate:
5.00%

County Contact

PO BOX 446
County Courthouse
Leakey, TX, 78873-0446

http://www.co.real.tx.us

Located in Texas, Real county is on the Edwards Plateau. Leakey is the county’s seat of government. The county takes its name from Julius Real, a prominent senator from Texas. Alto Frio Baptist Encampment is located southeast of Leakey in Real County. It’s in a not-so-famous part of town.

Bordered by counties like Kerr and Bandera to east; Edwards to the west; Kerr to the east; and Uvalde to the south. The northwestern county Edwards is also nearby, while Uvalde county is to the south. The county lies on Latitude 29°50′ N and Longitude 99°50′ W, roughly 100 miles north of San Antonio.

The local Republican senator Julius Real suggested the building’s name. When it opened in 1913, it was renamed in honor of him. All of the land and water in the county totals 700 square miles (1.8 million square kilometers). There are 699 square miles (1.810 km2) of land and 0.9 sq/mi (2 km2) of water in the region.

Topography

There were expected to be a lot of green meadows in the higher portions of the land as long as the lower parts remained forested. Game animals and birds, as well as fruits, nuts, and roots, flourished when there was a lot of water and food available. The cliffs and slopes are covered in as he juniper, mesquite, and live oak trees. In the early 1980s, ranching was a major source of income in Real County.

A large portion of the county’s territory was utilized for farming in 1982. Only approximately 2% of the county’s land was irrigated, making it the least irrigated county in the state. Angora goats, cattle, lambs, and other livestock were responsible for most of the county’s farming revenue. Only 3% of the county’s workforce was employed in manufacturing. On the other side, tourism employed 117 people, more than any other company in the region.

Climate

Six square miles of the Balcones Escarpment, located on the southern tip of the Edwards Plateau, make up Real County. Many streams run from the Edwards and Glen Rose and make their way down the chalk-like escarpments composed of limestone and gravel, creating a landscape of sharply separated canyonlands.

The Edwards and Glen Rose limestone formations are home to several streams in their water-rich strata. Along the way, they pass through limestone, gravel, and calcareous soils as they make their way down the escarpment. The Frio and Nueces rivers originate as streams in Real County. The two rivers bound the western and eastern halves of Real County. They are located at a depth ranging from 1,500 to 2,400 feet below sea level.

Toward the east end of Eastern Nueces Canyon, the western part of the county is dominated by steep, rocky hills and mountains. The earth receives an average of 23.88 inches of rain per year. There are approximately 235 days in the growing season. January’s average temperature is 35 degrees Fahrenheit, or 35.6 degrees Celsius. As of now, it is 96 degrees Fahrenheit in this part of the year. Even though farming hasn’t been a major part of the region since it was initially established, the soil is ripe because of the abundance of pecan trees that blanket the valleys.

Tourist Attraction Sites

Even if Camp Wood isn’t as popular as some other cities in the United States, don’t let that deter you from making the most of your time there. Despite its tiny size, Camp Wood is a lovely and rising tourist attraction. This secluded vacation spot has a surprising number of unusual things to see and do.

As a side trip from San Antonio, you can decide to spend some time here. Activities like camping, hiking and swimming in the Nueces River are popular in the Camp Wood region with families and friends.

It is also an excellent place to go birdwatching. The region is home to over 200 kinds of birds and other animals.

Hunters from all over the country have been flocking to the area for years. Bow hunting is a popular pastime in the area, and there are even competitions held during the fair.

County Offices

The County Judge’s Office

By providing safety, public transportation, parks, hospitals, and buildings, enforcing regulations on wastewater and permits, collecting taxes for the county, supervising more specific statutory duties such as enforcing a variety of statutory duties, the commissioner’s court judges help run the county. There is no veto authority for the county judges while they control. Thus, they cannot veto the commissioners’ decisions.

Judge Bella A. Rubio is the county judge at the Real County Courthouse. Physical address PO Box 446, Leakey, TX 78873. Phone: 830-232-5304. Fax: 830-232-6040. Email: [email protected]

The County Commissioner’s Office

Keeping track of money, maintaining roads and bridges, and caring about the courthouse and other structures are only a few of the actual County Commissioners Court duties. The county has four commissioners who serve on its board of directors. They each represent one of the city’s four wards.

Commissioners wield considerable influence on the running of the county since they are members of the court. In addition to establishing the county budget and determining the tax rate, a commissioner must approve all budgeted purchases, determine salaries and benefits, and approve payroll, among other duties.

County Judge Bella A. Rubio heads the county commissioners. The head of Precinct 1 is  Honorable Brad Hart and phone number 210-288-3449. Precinct 2 is headed by  Honorable Shawn D. Gray, Phone: 830-486-5065.  Honorable Ramon Ybarra heads Precinct 3 and  Phone: 830-279-6787. Honorable Charles E. Hunger is in charge of Precinct 4, Phone: 830-279-8725.

The County Attorney’s Office

Real County’s attorney is responsible for defending the state’s interests, injustice of the peace courts, and county-related litigation. Misdemeanor offenses, criminal investigations, legal advice to the Commissioners Court and other elected authorities, and civil enforcement proceedings are all handled by this agency. Bobby Jack Rushing is Real County’s attorney and is available through the phone at 830-232-6461 or fax at 830-232-5443.

The County Sheriff’s Office

Typically, a sheriff is a county official elected to serve as the chief law enforcement officer for their jurisdiction. Arrests can be made in their jurisdiction since they have the authority to do so. In addition, they may conduct duties, such as caring for inmates, directing traffic, and investigating accidents. Honorable Nathan T. Johnson is the Sheriff of Real county, and their physical address is  PO Box 445, Leakey, TX  78873-0445. Telephone number 830-232-5201 Non-Emergency or 830-232-5102 fax.

The County Clerk

Leakey, Texas-based Real County Clerk serves as the official repository of public records. The clerk’s responsibility is to keep, store, and make public papers available to the public. They must comply with all applicable rules and regulations to achieve this. There are many more duties that clerks perform, such as helping in elections.

State law, local laws, charters, and other restrictions all define and regulate the clerk’s role. To answer concerns related to land, mortgages, title deeds, marriage licenses, and divorce records, as well as questions about Real County business licenses, voting, and polling sites and elections, there should be a county clerk in the county. Honorable D’Ann Green is the county clerk, and their physical address is P. O. Box 750, Leakey, TX 78873. Phone: 830-232-5202. Fax: 830-232-6888