Texas County Background Check Records

Texas has 254 counties, each with its own County Clerk and District Clerk that handle local criminal and civil records. County Clerks keep misdemeanor criminal cases, civil cases under $250,000, probate records, and property filings. District Clerks hold felony criminal records, civil cases over $250,000, and family law cases. Filing fees, office hours, and online access options vary from county to county. Many counties also have a Sheriff's Office that maintains arrest records, inmate rosters, and incident reports. Select a county below to find clerk contact information, local court details, and resources for searching background check records in that area. For a statewide search, use the Texas DPS criminal history portal or the re:SearchTX court records system.