Borden County Criminal Records and Background Check

Borden County background check records are available through the County Clerk, District Clerk, and Sheriff's Office in Gail, Texas. Borden County is one of the least populated counties in Texas, and its records functions are handled by a small staff in Gail. The County Clerk maintains misdemeanor court records and property documents. In Borden County, the District Clerk position is shared with the County Clerk. The Sheriff's Office handles arrest records and jail information. All offices process public record requests under Texas law.

Borden County Clerk Background Check Records

The Borden County Clerk maintains all official county records including misdemeanor court records, civil filings, probate records, real property documents, and vital records. County Clerk Sherry M. Brown runs the office at 117 E. Wassom St. in Gail. Mailing address is PO Box 156, Gail, TX 79738. Phone is (806) 756-4313. Fax is (806) 756-4300. Email is bordenco@myborden.com. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with the office closed from noon to 1:00 PM.

Because Borden County is so small, the County Clerk and District Clerk roles are handled by the same office. This means both misdemeanor and felony court records, along with all property documents and vital records, are available through this one office. Land records date back to 1891. These records cover real property transactions, liens, judgments, and mortgages that could be relevant in a background check. Marriage records, birth and death certificates, and assumed name filings are also held here.

Copy fees are $1.00 per page. Certified copies add a $5.00 certification fee. The office accepts cash, check with ID, and money orders. Mail requests need a written request, payment, and a self-addressed stamped return envelope. Phone searches are not available. You must contact the office in writing or visit in person. Given the county's small size and small staff, calling ahead before visiting is a good idea.

Recording fees in Borden County are $26 for the first page and $4 for each additional page. Birth certificates cost $23. Death certificates are $21 for the first and $3 for each extra. Marriage licenses are $82.

Borden County District Clerk Criminal Records

In Borden County, the District Clerk position is shared with the County Clerk. All district court records, including felony criminal cases, civil district court filings, and family law matters, are maintained by the same office. Contact County Clerk Sherry M. Brown at (806) 756-4313 or by mail at PO Box 156, Gail, TX 79738, for any district court record requests.

Borden County is served by the 318th District Court. This court handles felony criminal cases, civil matters over the statutory threshold, and family law filings. The small population of Borden County means the volume of cases is much lower than in larger counties. Still, all felony criminal records from the 318th District Court in Borden County are maintained by the clerk's office in Gail. The statewide re:SearchTX portal provides free online access to Borden County district court case records by party name or cause number.

For records requests, written requests are required. Bring valid photo ID for in-person visits. Copy fees are $1.00 per page, plus $5.00 for certified copies. E-filing for civil, family, and probate cases is available through eFileTexas.gov. In very small counties, paper filing waivers may be available from the court.

Borden County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Borden County Sheriff's Office handles arrest records, incident reports, and jail information for the county. Sheriff Benny Allison leads the department at 117 E. Wassom St. in Gail. Mailing address is PO Box 39, Gail, TX 79738. Phone is (806) 756-4315. Fax is (806) 756-4321. Emergency is 911.

Arrest records are public records in Texas. Under the Texas Public Information Act, you can submit a written request to the Borden County Sheriff's Office for arrest records or incident reports. The office has 10 business days to respond. Some records may be withheld if tied to an active investigation. Fees apply for copies and research time. Sex offender registration in Borden County is managed by the Sheriff's Office. All registered sex offenders in Texas are searchable through the Texas DPS Sex Offender Registry.

Borden County is one of the smallest counties in Texas by population. The county jail holds very few inmates at any given time. For current jail information, contact the Sheriff's Office directly at (806) 756-4315.

Borden County Court System

Borden County has one district court and one county court, plus Justice of the Peace courts. The 318th District Court handles felony criminal cases, civil matters over the threshold, and family law. The county court handles Class A and B misdemeanors, smaller civil matters, and probate. JP courts deal with traffic cases, Class C misdemeanors, small claims, and evictions.

Given Borden County's tiny population, the courts handle very few cases. The same staff often serve across multiple court functions. For district court records in Borden County, use the statewide re:SearchTX portal. You can search by party name or cause number for free. County court records require contact with the County Clerk directly, since there is no separate county court search system for small counties like Borden.

E-filing for civil and family district court cases is required in Texas and goes through eFileTexas.gov. Courts in small rural counties may grant paper filing waivers for self-represented parties without reliable internet access.

Online Background Check Search Tools for Borden County

Borden County has no county-specific online records portal. Use statewide tools to search background check records for this county.

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

State prison inmates can be searched through the TDCJ website. Sex offender information for Borden County is available through the Texas DPS Sex Offender Registry. The Texas AG at texasattorneygeneral.gov/open-government explains your rights when requesting public records.

For Borden County records not found online, direct contact with the county clerk's office in Gail is the next step. Mail requests are accepted with written request and payment.

The Texas DPS Criminal History Records page explains the state's criminal history system and how to get a copy of criminal history records through official channels.

The Texas DPS criminal history database covers all Texas counties including Borden County, and is the most complete statewide resource for background check records.

Note: For official or legal purposes, always use the certified fingerprint-based Texas DPS FACT system rather than name-based searches.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Borden County in West Texas. Each has its own clerk offices and court system for background check records.