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Caldwell County

Caldwell County is in central Texas and has an estimated population of 47,848 according to the 2022 U.S. Census Estimate. The county consists of three municipal jurisdictions. Lockhart is the County seat.

47848

POPULATION

547

SQUARE MILES

3

MUNICIPAL JURISDICTIONS

LOCKHART

COUNTY SEAT

Caldwell County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) provides for the safety of Caldwell County residents through emergency preparedness and response. HSEM serves as the coordinating point for disaster preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery capabilities for Caldwell County in cooperation with the County’s municipal governments and special district, nonprofit and volunteer first response organizations.

Caldwell County uses the CAPCOG Regional Notification System to notify residents about specific emergencies. Cell phone users must register their phones at WarnCentralTexas.org to receive those messages by phone, email and/or text. Countywide major emergency information is posted at www.co.caldwell.tx.us. Emergency information also is posted on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CCTXOEM/ and on Twitter at twitter.com/CCTXOEM.

If you require emergency assistance, call 911. Do not post emergency requests or send emergency messages to County social media accounts.

Get Connected

  • Caldwell County HSEM
    @CCTXOEM
  • Caldwell County Community Emergency Response Team
    @CCTXCERT

Caldwell County Municipal Jurisdictions/Cities