Bee County Criminal Records and Background Check Search

Bee County background check records are available through the County Clerk, District Clerk, and Sheriff's Office in Beeville, Texas. The County Clerk holds misdemeanor court records and property documents. The District Clerk manages felony criminal cases and civil district court filings. The Sheriff's Office keeps arrest records and jail information. Bee County also shares district court jurisdiction with several other South Texas counties through the 36th, 156th, and 343rd District Courts.

Bee County Clerk Background Check Records

The Bee County Clerk is the official custodian for misdemeanor court records, civil filings, probate records, real property documents, and vital records. County Clerk Noe P. Garza runs the office at 105 W. Corpus Christi St., Room 106, in Beeville. Phone is (361) 362-3245. Fax is (361) 362-2118. Email is county_clerk@beecountytx.org. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The county website is beecountytx.org.

Misdemeanor criminal records from Class A and B cases in the county court are maintained here. Civil court filings under the district court threshold, probate matters, and real property records also belong to this office. Land records go back to 1858 for Bee County. These can be useful in a background check when looking for judgments or liens tied to a person. Marriage records, birth and death certificates, and assumed name filings are also kept by the County Clerk.

Copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies add a $5.00 certification fee. In-person requests need a valid photo ID. Mail requests need a written request, payment, and a return envelope. The office does not take phone searches.

Standard recording fees are $26 for the first page and $4 for each additional page. Birth certificates cost $23. Death certificates are $21 for the first copy and $3 for each extra. Marriage licenses are $82.

Bee County District Clerk Criminal Records

The Bee County District Clerk holds felony criminal records, civil district court filings, and family law cases for the county. District Clerk Diana B. Barrera manages the office at 105 W. Corpus Christi St., Room 214, in Beeville. Mailing address is PO Box 924, Beeville, TX 78104. Phone is (361) 362-3240. Fax is (361) 362-7253. Email is districtclerk@beecountytx.org. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Bee County is served by three shared district courts: the 36th District Court, the 156th District Court, and the 343rd District Court. These three courts sit across Bee, Aransas, Live Oak, McMullen, and San Patricio Counties. Court calendars show which court is sitting in Bee County at any given time. Details are available at 36-156-343districtcourts.org. All felony criminal records from these courts in Bee County are filed with the District Clerk here in Beeville. Civil and family court cases are also held here.

The District Clerk also handles a county court at law, which hears additional misdemeanor and civil matters. For felony criminal history, the District Clerk is the starting point. Written requests are required. Bring valid ID in person. Copy fees are $1.00 per page, plus $5.00 for certified copies. E-filing for civil and family cases goes through eFileTexas.gov.

Bee County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Bee County Sheriff's Office manages arrest records, incident reports, and jail information for the county. Sheriff Mario A. Salinas leads the department at 311 E. Houston St. in Beeville. Mailing address is PO Box 687, Beeville, TX 78104. Phone is (361) 362-3221. Fax is (361) 358-9005. Emergency is 911.

Arrest records are public records in Texas. Under the Texas Public Information Act, you can request arrest records and incident reports in writing. The Sheriff's Office has 10 business days to respond to your request. Fees apply for copies and research time. Some records may be withheld if related to an active case. The Sheriff also registers sex offenders in Bee County. All registered offenders in Texas are searchable through the Texas DPS Sex Offender Registry by name or address.

Note: Contact the Bee County Sheriff's Office directly at (361) 362-3221 for current jail inmate information or to check on a specific arrest.

Bee County Court System

Bee County's court system includes three shared district courts, a county court at law, and Justice of the Peace courts. The three district courts (36th, 156th, and 343rd) rotate through Bee County and four neighboring counties throughout the year. This rotating schedule means court calendars and docket times vary. Check 36-156-343districtcourts.org for current scheduling.

Felony criminal cases, large civil matters, and family law filings go to the district courts. The county court at law handles Class A and B misdemeanors, civil cases under the district court threshold, and probate matters. JP courts deal with Class C misdemeanors, small claims, traffic violations, and evictions. Records from district courts in Bee County are searchable through the statewide re:SearchTX portal by party name or cause number at no cost.

E-filing for civil and family cases in Bee County goes through eFileTexas.gov. This system is mandatory for attorneys and available to self-represented parties as well.

Online Background Check Search Tools for Bee County

Several tools let you search Bee County background check records without visiting the courthouse. The tools cover different record types, so use more than one for a full search.

The re:SearchTX portal gives you free access to Bee County district court case records. You can search by name or cause number. For a statewide name-based criminal history search, the Texas DPS charges $3.00 at records.txdps.state.tx.us. This covers all Texas counties. A certified criminal history for legal use requires the fingerprint-based FACT Clearinghouse through the Texas DPS.

State prison inmates can be searched through the TDCJ website. Sex offender registrations for Bee County are listed in the Texas DPS Sex Offender Registry. Public record request guidance is available from the Texas AG at texasattorneygeneral.gov/open-government.

The Texas DPS Criminal History Records page explains what the state's criminal history database includes and how to get records from it.

This state resource covers criminal history from all Texas counties including Bee County and explains how to request certified records.

Note: For legal purposes, name-based searches should be verified with a fingerprint-based certified criminal history through the Texas DPS FACT system.

Nearby Counties

These counties border or are near Bee County. Each county maintains its own clerks and courts for background check records.