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Travis County, Texas State Court Records

Travis County court records are documents filed during legal proceedings on cases in the county. The judiciary maintains these records through several court clerks, such as the Travis County District Clerk and the Travis County Court Clerk. Without court records, there will be no permanent proof of rulings in the judicial system, making it impossible to enforce court judgments or verify whether enforcement is carried out in accordance with judicial orders.

Court records sometimes connect to other public records in Travis County, such as arrest, vital, and property records, to present a fuller overview of a court case.

Are Travis County Court Records Public?

Yes. Court records in Travis County are presumed to be public under Texas common law and constitutional rights. The Texas Public Information Act, the governing law for public records in the state, does not apply to the judiciary and therefore does not regulate access to court records. Access to court records is primarily regulated by separate judicial rules.

While court records are presumed public and open by default, certain sensitive details or documents are hidden and inaccessible to the public. Such records are usually kept confidential to protect individuals' privacy and safety. Examples include

  • Juvenile records
  • Guardianship records
  • Adoption records
  • Medical information
  • The identity of certain crime victims.

What Information is Available in Travis County Court Records?

The following details are usually found in a court record in Travis County unless the case has been ordered sealed.

  • The court handling the case
  • The names of the persons involved and their legal representatives
  • The judge assigned to the case
  • The case timeline and events that took place
  • The date the case was filed
  • The documents filed during the proceedings
  • The outcome of the case

Travis County Court Records Search

Travis County residents may research and access local court records using any of the methods below. Before initiating a search, however, individuals will need to determine which court clerk holds the record.

Online Access

Travis County has two primary portals for searching court records online in the county: the District Clerk Records Search Portal and the County Clerk Court Data Portal. The District Clerk's portal can be used to search felonies (2008 to the present), major civil cases (2006 to the present), and family records (2006 to the present). The County Clerk's portal may be used to find misdemeanors (January 1981 to the present), minor civil cases (December 2005 to the present), and probate records (July, 1992 to the present).

Researchers may locate a record on either portal using a name or case number. Copies of records may also be printed after a search; however, they will bear an "unofficial copy" watermark. Confidential documents are not available on either portal.

The District Clerk also allows individuals to request certified or authenticated copies of a court record by completing the online Court Records Request Form. This service costs the requester a fee, unlike the free searches available through the search portal.

In-Person Access

Individuals can access a court record in person by visiting the courthouse that handled the case. If looking to access a District Court family or civil court record, individuals may visit the Civil and Family Court Facility, or the Blackwell Thurman Criminal Justice Center for felony records.

Inquirers will need to provide the court clerk with a case number or name so a record search can be conducted. After the search, the inquirer may then choose to inspect the record at the office or have a personal copy made.

Mail and Phone Requests

Individuals who need copies of a court record in the county may also send a request to the appropriate clerk's office through the mail. The request should describe every detail known about the record, the type of record needed (plain or certified), and the number of copies. The address on the mail should also be properly formatted. For example, requests meant for the District Court Clerk should be addressed this way:

Travis County District Clerk

Records Request

P.O. Box 679003

Austin, TX 78767

The Travis County Clerk's Office also processes requests made over the phone for court records. Requesters may ask for electronic, regular, or certified copies of the record.

Fees for Court Records in Travis County

Searching or viewing court records online or at the courthouse is free. However, if the requester needs a copy of the record, they will be charged a fee. Below is a breakdown of the fee for obtaining a record in Travis County.

  • Paper Copies: $1 per page when assisted by the clerk and 20 cents per page when duplicating without assistance
  • Electronic Copies: $1 for the first 10 pages, then 10 cents per page thereafter
  • Certified Copies: $5 per document, plus the per-page fee
  • Exemplified/Authenticated Copies: $2 in addition to certification and copy fees
  • Certificate of Name Change: $10
  • Search fee when conducting a name search: $5 per name. $10 if the record was filed before June 6, 1986
  • Record Search of Index Books: $10 per decade

Travis County Courthouse Locations

The Travis County judicial system comprises several District Courts, County Courts, Justice of the Peace Courts, Probate Courts, and municipal courts. The Travis County District Courts are the courts of general jurisdiction with authority to handle any type of case in the county. The addresses of the courts are below.

Blackwell Thurman Criminal Justice Center

501 West 11th Street

Austin, TX 78701

147th District Court Phone: (512) 854-9311

167th District Court Phone: (512) 854-9310

299th District Court Phone: (512) 854-9442

331st District Court Phone: (512) 854-9443

390th District Court Phone: (512) 854-4885

403rd District Court Phone: (512) 854-9808

427th District Court Phone: (512) 854-3663

450th District Court Phone: (512) 854-2441

460th District Court Phone: (512) 854-6150

Magistrate Criminal Court Phone: (512) 854-9099

County Court at Law 3 Phone: (512) 854-9243

County Court at Law 4 Phone: (512) 854-9896

County Court at Law 5 Phone: (512) 854-9676

County Court at Law 6 Phone: (512) 854-9677

County Court at Law 7 Phone: (512) 854-9679

County Court at Law 8 Phone: (512) 854-7180

County Court at Law 9 Phone: (512) 854-8460

Travis County Civil and Family Court Facility

1700 Guadalupe Street

Austin, TX 78701

53rd Civil District Court Phone: (512) 854-9308

126th Civil District Court Phone: (512) 854-5965

200th Civil District Court Phone: (512) 854-9306

201st Civil District Court Phone: (512) 854-9305

250th Civil District Court Phone: (512) 854-9312

261st Civil District Court Phone: (512) 854-9309

345th Civil District Court Phone: (512) 854-9374

353rd Civil District Court Phone: (512) 854-9380

419th Civil District Court Phone: (512) 854-4023

455th Civil District Court Phone: (512) 854-5560

459th Civil District Court Phone: (512) 854-9384

County Court at Law 1 Phone: (512) 854-9241

County Court at Law 2 Phone: (512) 854-9242

Juvenile Justice Center

2515 South Congress Avenue

Austin, TX 78704

Phone: (512) 854-3094

Justice of the Peace Precinct One

4717 Heflin Lane

Austin, TX 78721

Phone: (512) 854-7700

Justice of the Peace, Precinct Two

10409 Burnet Road

Suite 180, Austin, TX 78758

Criminal Division Phone: (512) 854-4545

Civil Division Phone: (512) 854-6367

Justice of the Peace, Precinct Three

8656-B West Highway 71,

Austin, Texas 78735

Phone: (512) 854-6763

Justice of the Peace, Precinct Four

4011 McKinney Falls Parkway

Austin, Texas 78744

Criminal Division Phone: (512) 854-9479

Civil Division Phone: (512) 854-9478

Justice of the Peace, Precinct Five

1000 Guadalupe

Austin, TX 78701

Phone: (512) 854-9049

Travis County Probate Court No. 1 and No. 2

200 West 8th Street

Austin, TX 78701

Probate Court No. 1 Phone: (512) 854-9258

Probate Court No. 2 Phone: (512) 854-5512

Austin Municipal Court

6800 Burleson Road

Austin, TX 78744

Phone: (512) 974-4879

Pflugerville Municipal Court

1611 E Pfennig Lane

Pflugerville, TX 78660

Phone: (512) 990-6285

Round Rock Municipal Court

301 West Bagdad Avenue

Round Rock, Texas 78664

Phone: (512) 218-5480

Lakeway Municipal Court

104 Cross Creek

Lakeway, TX 78734

Phone: (512) 314-7560

Bee Cave Municipal Court

4000 Galleria Parkway

Bee Cave, TX 78738

Phone: (512) 767-6630

Manor Municipal Court

105 East Eggleston Street

Manor, TX 78653

Phone: (512) 272-8178

Lago Vista Municipal Court

5803 Thunderbird Street

Lago Vista, TX 78645

Phone: (512) 267-9419

Jonestown Municipal Court

18649 FM 1431

Jonestown, TX 78645

Phone: (512) 267-3243

West Lake Hills Municipal Court

4010 Bee Cave Road

West Lake Hills, TX 78746

Phone: (512) 327-1862

Criminal Records Access in Travis County

Criminal records in Travis County are a compilation of documents from law enforcement agencies and the courts that detail an individual's criminal involvement in the county. Law enforcement-maintained criminal records include arrest records and jail records, while the court maintains the records of criminal trials.

Individuals can access criminal history records, which are summary documents containing arrests, convictions, and sentencing information, through the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). In Texas, criminal history records are accessible only to the subject of the record. Individuals interested in obtaining their record may conduct a fingerprint-based search.

However, criminal court record access is not limited to the subject of the record. Members of the public can search criminal court records on the District or County Court portal or visit the appropriate Clerk's Office to inspect the record.

Travis County Probate Records

Travis County probate records document legal proceedings initiated to settle the affairs of individuals who passed away in the county. The records are also used to protect people who cannot take care of themselves. Probate cases are handled by the Travis County Probate Courts. Examples of some probate records in the county include guardianship papers, wills, appraisals, asset inventories, and trusts.

Probate records are accessible to members of the public, provided the information sought is not restricted under the law or sealed by the court. Individuals interested in viewing a probate record may search for the document on the Travis County Clerk Data portal or visit the County Clerk's Office during business hours.

Travis County Family Court Records

Family law cases cover family relationships in the county, including the dissolution of marriage, protective orders, paternity, adoption, and child custody. The Travis County District Courts have jurisdiction over all family-related disputes in the county.

Family court records are public and can be accessed by visiting the Travis County District Clerk's Office. The basic details of the record are usually what is available to the public. Sealed documents and sensitive details are kept private. Family court records may also be accessed online through the District Clerk Records Search Portal.

Federal Court Records in Travis County

Federal cases are heard separately from the county and state judicial systems and instead are handled by federal courts. Travis County is covered by the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, which handles all federal cases in the county. The court has a location in Travis County, located at 501 West Fifth Street in Austin.

The federal court system operates with an open-access policy, so members of the public can access federal court records. Inquirers may choose to inspect the record in person at the courthouse or search for the record online through the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) system.

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