Reagan County Background Check Records

Reagan County background check records are kept by the County Clerk and District Clerk offices in Big Lake, Texas. Both offices handle different types of records, from misdemeanor criminal cases at the county level to felony filings in district court. If you need to search Reagan County background check records, you can request them in person at the courthouse or submit a written request by mail. Online search options through state tools are also available for court records and criminal history.

Reagan County Clerk Records

The Reagan County Clerk is the main records office for misdemeanor criminal cases, civil court filings, probate matters, and real property documents. The office is in Big Lake at the Reagan County Courthouse on Main Street. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Call the office at (325) 884-2442 to confirm current hours or ask about specific record types before making the trip.

Records kept here include Class A and Class B misdemeanor criminal cases, civil filings, marriage licenses, deed records, and probate files. Copy fees follow the state standard: $1 per page for plain copies and a $5 certification fee for certified copies on top of the per-page cost. Recording fees are $26 for the first page and $4 for each additional page. Mail requests must include a written description of what you need, a check or money order for estimated costs, and a return envelope.

Reagan County is a small West Texas county with oil and gas operations in the Permian Basin area. The courthouse in Big Lake holds records that go back to when the county was organized. If you are searching for older records, the clerk may need extra time to pull physical documents from storage.

E-filing for civil cases is available through efile.txcourts.gov. This is the statewide electronic filing system for Texas courts and works for filings in Reagan County's court system.

Reagan County District Clerk Felony Records

The Reagan County District Clerk handles felony criminal cases, civil district court filings, and family law matters for the 112th District Court. The 112th serves Reagan County along with Crockett, Sutton, and Pecos counties. Felony cases, high-value civil suits, and family law proceedings like divorce and child custody are all filed here.

The District Clerk's office is at the courthouse in Big Lake. Phone is (325) 884-2442. Written requests for felony case records should include the case number or the full name of the party you are searching. If you don't know the case number, a name search can help locate it. Copies cost $1 per page, and certified copies require a $5 fee in addition to the per-page cost.

For online searches, the statewide re:SearchTX portal at research.txcourts.gov provides access to district court case data across Texas. Not all small counties have complete records indexed there, but it is worth checking before contacting the office directly.

Reagan County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Reagan County Sheriff's Office manages arrest records, incident reports, and jail operations for the county. The sheriff's office is at the courthouse complex in Big Lake. For non-emergency matters, call (325) 884-2442. For emergencies, dial 911.

Arrest records and incident reports from the Sheriff's Office are public records under the Texas Public Information Act. You can submit a written request and the office has 10 business days to respond. Fees for copies may apply depending on the volume of records. The Sheriff's Office also handles sex offender registration for Reagan County. All registered sex offenders in Texas can be found through the Texas DPS Sex Offender Registration Program.

State prison inmate records are not held by the Sheriff's Office. For that, use the TDCJ offender search tool at tdcj.texas.gov. That database covers all people currently incarcerated in Texas Department of Criminal Justice facilities.

Reagan County Court System

Reagan County is served by the 112th District Court. This court covers Reagan, Crockett, Sutton, and Pecos counties in West Texas. The district judge rotates between the counties on a set schedule. Felony criminal cases, major civil filings, and family law matters are all heard in this court.

At the local level, the county court handles Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases, probate, and some civil matters. The county judge presides over the county court. Justice of the Peace courts handle Class C misdemeanors, traffic violations, and small claims. In a small county like Reagan, the JP court is usually the first point of contact for minor violations and civil disputes under the small claims threshold.

Note: Because the 112th District Court serves multiple counties, hearing dates in Big Lake may be limited. Contact the District Clerk to confirm upcoming court dates or session schedules.

Online Search Tools for Reagan County Records

Reagan County does not have a dedicated public online records portal. The best free statewide option is the re:SearchTX court records system, which includes district and county court data from across Texas.

The re:SearchTX portal lets you search by name or cause number and covers multiple court levels across Texas counties.

For a statewide name-based criminal history check, the Texas DPS FACT Clearinghouse provides official results for $3 per search. This covers Reagan County criminal records along with all other Texas counties.

FACT results include convictions and deferred adjudications from courts across the state and are sourced directly from the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Background Check Search Resources

Several tools can help you search Reagan County background check records without going to Big Lake in person. The Texas DPS Criminal History Records page explains what is available and how to request it. E-filing for court cases is done through eFileTexas.gov.

For sex offender information, the Texas DPS Sex Offender Registry is searchable by name, zip code, or address. TDCJ inmate search at tdcj.texas.gov covers people in state prison. For most Reagan County court records, a direct call to the courthouse at (325) 884-2442 is the fastest way to get information.

• re:SearchTX - Statewide court records portal
• Texas DPS FACT Clearinghouse - Name-based criminal history
• TDCJ Offender Search - State prison inmate database
• Texas Sex Offender Registry - DPS sex offender search
• eFileTexas.gov - Electronic court filing

Note: Name-based searches can return multiple results for common names. Use date of birth and middle name when possible to narrow results.

Nearby Counties

Reagan County sits in the southern Permian Basin. These surrounding counties are served by nearby district courts in West Texas.