Texas court records by county: case search and dispositions
23 counties of Texas have a court records page. Each names the court that hears felony cases, the office that keeps the files, Texas's statewide court source and how to find a case by name.
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Every record type for the state on one page: Texas criminal records.
Texas court records by county: case search and dispositions. 23 pages, largest county first.
| County | Felony court | County court records | Court records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexar County · 2,087,679 | District Court | Statewide source | Bexar County court records |
| El Paso County · 869,880 | District Court | Statewide source | El Paso County court records |
| Williamson County · 697,191 | District Court | Statewide source | Williamson County court records |
| Cameron County · 426,710 | District Court | Statewide source | Cameron County court records |
| Bell County · 393,193 | District Court | Statewide source | Bell County court records |
| Galveston County · 361,744 | District Court | Statewide source | Galveston County court records |
| Lubbock County · 320,940 | District Court | Statewide source | Lubbock County court records |
| McLennan County · 268,583 | District Court | Statewide source | McLennan County court records |
| Jefferson County · 251,496 | District Court | Statewide source | Jefferson County court records |
| Smith County · 245,209 | District Court | Statewide source | Smith County court records |
| Brazos County · 244,703 | District Court | Statewide source | Brazos County court records |
| Ellis County · 222,829 | District Court | Statewide source | Ellis County court records |
| Johnson County · 202,906 | District Court | Statewide source | Johnson County court records |
| Guadalupe County · 188,454 | District Court | Statewide source | Guadalupe County court records |
| Kaufman County · 185,690 | District Court | Statewide source | Kaufman County court records |
| Midland County · 177,108 | District Court | Statewide source | Midland County court records |
| Parker County · 173,494 | District Court | Statewide source | Parker County court records |
| Ector County · 164,494 | District Court | Statewide source | Ector County court records |
| Randall County · 148,255 | District Court | Statewide source | Randall County court records |
| Rockwall County · 131,307 | District Court | Statewide source | Rockwall County court records |
| Wichita County · 130,180 | District Court | Statewide source | Wichita County court records |
| Hunt County · 113,347 | District Court | Statewide source | Hunt County court records |
| Liberty County · 108,272 | District Court | Statewide source | Liberty County court records |
Populations: US Census Bureau, 2023 estimates. A county gets a page only when its jail roster is live in the search and it has at least three facts of its own to state.
· shares below are over the Texas court records we index; approximate, not an official figure
How Texas court cases end: convictions, dismissals and pending cases. About 5,069,000 records across Texas, read as a whole; approximate, not an official figure.
Among the Texas court records we index that state a charge, the most common category of categorised charges is traffic offenses (not DUI) (27%), followed by drug possession (9%) and DUI/DWI (8%). A record can carry charges in several categories, so the shares of categorised charges can add to more than 100%. Across all Texas criminal records on our index, the most common category is assault, battery and threats (16%).
How recent. About 8% of the records show activity in the last 12 months, among the 98% that carry a date.
Every figure is a share of the records we index for Texas, rounded; approximate, not an official figure. Cells with too few records behind them are left out rather than shown as zero. The county pages carry the same picture for each county where enough records exist; criminal charge types explains the categories.
Texas court case search: the courts and the clerk.
Felony cases in Texas are heard in the District Court, misdemeanors in the County Court at Law, and the District Clerk (felonies) or County Clerk (misdemeanors) keeps the case files. Texas publishes a statewide court source, and a name search here includes it, so a result can show the disposition.
A name is a weak key on a court index. The court case search by name page explains how a name fails and what narrows it; the court records search page covers the record layer itself.
Beyond Texas court records: jail rosters and arrest records by county. The same counties, the other two questions.
Texas background check: search court records by name.
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Texas court records FAQ
How do I search Texas court records by name?
Pick the county below, then search the full name with a date of birth; a name alone matches everyone who shares it. The District Clerk (felonies) or County Clerk (misdemeanors) can search by name and date of birth or by case number.
Which court hears criminal cases in Texas?
Felony cases are heard in the District Court; misdemeanors go to the County Court at Law. The District Clerk (felonies) or County Clerk (misdemeanors) keeps the case files.
Does Texas publish court records statewide?
Yes. Texas publishes a statewide court source, and it is part of a name search here, so a result can show how a case ended.
What does a disposition mean on a Texas court record?
How the case ended: a conviction (including a guilty plea), a dismissal, an acquittal, a diversion, or nothing yet because the case is open. It is the one part of a criminal record that speaks to an outcome.
Can a Texas court record be expunged?
Often, for some outcomes, on petition after a waiting period; the rules are Texas's. Once an order is entered the clerk marks the file and it leaves the public record. This is a general description, not legal advice.