How to Search Austin County, Texas Records (Start Here)
Austin County, Texas — District Clerk for felonies/major civil, County Clerk for misdemeanors and recordings. CAD for property values.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Registered Offenders
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
Browse this Austin County Sheriffs Office list by name for registered offenders residing in the county.
PACER Federal Courts
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
.gov
Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Jail & Inmate Records
National Sex Offender Registry
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
.gov
Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
Property & Tax Records
BLM General Land Office Records
Visit →Property & Tax Records
.gov
U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.
glorecords.blm.gov
Birth/Death/Marriage
FamilySearch US Records
Visit →Birth/Death/Marriage
Free U.S. genealogy and vital records (non-profit).
familysearch.org
Business, Voter & Other
Texas Comptroller Business Search
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
TX Comptroller entity search.
mycpa.cpa.state.tx.us
USCIS Business Verification
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
.gov
US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Registered Offenders
Visit →
Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
Browse this Austin County Sheriffs Office list by name for registered offenders residing in the county.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Austin County? ▼
Go to the District Clerk (felony/civil) / County Clerk (misdemeanor/probate) for court records in Austin County. For online case lookups, use re:SearchTX — it covers Texas District Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Austin County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the County Clerk. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Appraisal District (CAD). For tax bills and payments, go to the County Tax Assessor-Collector.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Austin County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Austin County are issued by the County Clerk. Birth and death certificates are available from County Clerk (marriage) / DSHS (birth, death). Divorce records come from the court that granted the decree.
Are Austin County records available online? ▼
Online access in Austin County is limited. We list 3 databases here. For most other records, you will need to contact the county offices directly by phone or in person.
What is the difference between the District Clerk and the County Clerk in Austin County? ▼
Texas splits court duties between two clerks. The District Clerk handles felony criminal cases and civil cases filed in District Court. The County Clerk handles misdemeanors, probate, and records property documents like deeds and liens. For criminal matters, start with the District Clerk. For everything else, start with the County Clerk.
Is there a statewide search that covers Austin County? ▼
For court records, yes — re:SearchTX covers Austin County. For property and land records, you still need the County Clerk in Austin County directly.
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