Throckmorton County Background Check Records

Throckmorton County background check records are kept at the courthouse in Throckmorton, Texas, by the County Clerk, District Clerk, and Sheriff's Office. Throckmorton County is one of the least populated counties in Texas, with under 1,500 residents, but official court records, criminal case files, and property documents are still maintained at the county courthouse. This page covers the contacts and online resources you need to search Throckmorton County background check records.

Throckmorton County Clerk Criminal Records

The Throckmorton County Clerk is the official keeper of misdemeanor criminal records, civil court filings, probate cases, real property documents, and vital records. The office is at the courthouse in Throckmorton. Call (940) 849-2501 to reach the clerk. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, though the office may close for lunch. Call ahead before driving in.

The courthouse in Throckmorton holds records going back to 1879 when the county was organized. The clerk's office maintains all Class A and B misdemeanor criminal case records from the county court, deed records, civil filings, marriage licenses, and assumed name filings. Because Throckmorton County is one of the smallest in Texas, the clerk handles multiple functions with a small staff. Some records may only be available in paper form and may require an in-person review.

Plain copy fees are $1 per page. Certified copies require a $5 certification fee. Recording fees are $26 for the first page and $4 for each additional page. Mail-in requests need a written description, payment by check or money order, and a return envelope. E-filing is available through efile.txcourts.gov.

Throckmorton County District Clerk Felony Records

The Throckmorton County District Clerk handles felony criminal records, civil district court filings, and family law cases under the 90th Judicial District. The 90th District Court covers Throckmorton, Shackelford, Palo Pinto, and Stephens counties. Because the court serves four counties, sessions in Throckmorton are infrequent. The district judge rotates between all four county seats.

Felony case records, family law filings, and civil suits all go through the District Clerk. The office is at the courthouse in Throckmorton. Phone is (940) 849-2501. For online case data, check the re:SearchTX portal which covers district court records from participating Texas counties. Copies are $1 per page; certified copies add a $5 fee.

Throckmorton County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Throckmorton County Sheriff's Office handles arrest records, incident reports, and jail operations. The office is at or near the courthouse in Throckmorton. Call (940) 849-3386 for non-emergency matters. Dial 911 for emergencies.

Arrest records from the Sheriff's Office are public records under the Texas Public Information Act, Government Code Chapter 552. Written requests are required. The office has 10 business days to respond and may charge fees for copies and staff time. Throckmorton County's small size means the sheriff's office handles both patrol and jail functions with limited staff. Sex offender registration data is in the statewide Texas DPS Sex Offender Registry. State prison records are at tdcj.texas.gov.

Throckmorton County Court System

The 90th Judicial District Court covers Throckmorton, Shackelford, Palo Pinto, and Stephens counties. This is a four-county district, which means sessions in Throckmorton are held relatively infrequently. The district judge travels between all four seats. For scheduling, contact the District Clerk at (940) 849-2501.

The county court handles Class A and B misdemeanor cases and probate matters. The Justice of the Peace court handles Class C misdemeanors and small claims. In a county this small, very few cases reach the felony level each year. Most of the court activity involves minor criminal matters and probate filings. All county records are at the courthouse in the town of Throckmorton.

Note: Throckmorton is a very remote county. Confirm office hours at (940) 849-2501 before driving to the courthouse, as staff schedules may differ from standard hours on some days.

Online Resources for Throckmorton County Records

Throckmorton County does not operate a public online records system. Use the re:SearchTX portal to search for district court records from this county through the statewide system.

re:SearchTX aggregates district court data from Texas counties including records from the 90th District Court that serves Throckmorton County.

For official statewide criminal history, the Texas DPS FACT Clearinghouse provides name-based searches for $3 each and covers all 254 Texas counties.

FACT results come from the DPS criminal history database and include convictions and deferred adjudications from courts across the state.

Background Check Search Resources for Throckmorton County

For Throckmorton County background check records online, use re:SearchTX for court case data. The Texas DPS Criminal History Records page explains how to request criminal history. Sex offender data is at records.txdps.state.tx.us. TDCJ state prison records are at tdcj.texas.gov.

For public records guidance when an agency doesn't respond, the Texas AG Open Government page explains your rights under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. For e-filing, use eFileTexas.gov. For direct courthouse records, call (940) 849-2501.

• re:SearchTX - Texas statewide court portal
• Texas DPS FACT Clearinghouse - Official criminal history search
• TDCJ Offender Search - State prison records
• Texas Sex Offender Registry - DPS registry by location
• TX AG Open Government - Public records rights

Nearby Counties

Throckmorton County is in north-central Texas west of Wichita Falls. These neighboring counties share the same or adjacent district court coverage.