This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LHSwisher Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.researchresources.brick-20-walls/146.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Perhaps no certificate exists: "Texas began statewide vital records registration in 1903, though some fragmented recordings are available for earlier time periods. Master indexes are available for those recorded after 1903." http://birthdatabase.net/Texas/birth-records.htm Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.