State Of Texas Public Court Records
Start with the trial court or clerk where the case was filed, then use the appellate case search if the matter was appealed.
Locate Texas criminal or civil case dockets and filings by case number or party.
Begin with the Texas trial court (district or county) that handled the case, via its public docket search or clerk.
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Texas court-record access routes
| Official Path | Best For | How to Access | What You May Find |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas district or county trial court (clerk of court) | Criminal, civil, family, and probate trial-court dockets and filings | Search the court’s public docket or request records from the clerk. | Register of actions, docket entries, hearing dates, party listings; availability varies by court. |
| Texas appellate courts | Appeals, mandamus, opinions, and appellate docket activity | Use the appellate public case search by party or case number. | Appellate docket sheets, opinions, orders, case status, events. |
| Justice court or municipal court | Class C misdemeanors, traffic, and local ordinance matters | Check the court’s public docket tool or contact the court clerk. | Case status, settings, dispositions for fine‑only offenses and small claims. |
| Courthouse records counter (trial courts) | In‑person file review and certified copies | Visit the records counter with the case number or party details. | Case files, minute entries, certified copies, and on‑site indexes. |
Texas court access — quick answers
Which court layer should I check first in Texas?
Start with the trial court (district or county) where the case was filed; use its public docket or contact the clerk.
What if I do not know the filing county?
Search appellate indexes for party names, then contact clerks in counties tied to the event or residence.
How do I request certified copies?
Ask the clerk of the court that maintains the file and provide the case number or party details.
Online results look limited—what next?
Contact the clerk or visit the courthouse records counter to review the file or request copies.