El Paso Public Records Search
El Paso public records are maintained by both El Paso County offices and the City of El Paso, covering court filings, police reports, property records, municipal court cases, and city documents. El Paso sits in far west Texas and is one of the state's largest cities, with county records held by the El Paso County Clerk and District Clerk, while city records go through the El Paso City Clerk's office and various municipal departments. This guide covers how to find and request public records from both the county and city levels.
El Paso Overview
El Paso County Court Records
The El Paso County District Clerk handles civil and criminal court filings at the district court level. This includes family law matters, felony cases, and civil suits over $200. The County Clerk manages probate records, county court at law cases, property records, and marriage licenses. Both offices are located in the El Paso County Courthouse at 500 E. San Antonio Ave., El Paso, TX 79901.
You can search El Paso County court records online using the statewide re:SearchTX portal. This system lets you look up cases by name or cause number across Texas district and county courts. The El Paso County District Clerk also has its own case search tool at the courthouse. For in-person searches, visit the District Clerk at the courthouse and bring a photo ID.
| Office | El Paso County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 E. San Antonio Ave., El Paso, TX 79901 |
| Phone | (915) 546-2021 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Office | El Paso County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 E. San Antonio Ave., Suite 105, El Paso, TX 79901 |
| Phone | (915) 546-2071 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
City of El Paso Public Records
The City of El Paso handles records requests under the Texas Public Information Act through the City Clerk's office. You can submit a request by email, mail, or in person. The city has 10 business days to respond. Records covered include city council minutes, ordinances, budgets, code enforcement files, and building permits.
The City Clerk's office is the main point of contact for records about city operations. Police incident reports go through the El Paso Police Department Records Division. Municipal court records are kept by El Paso Municipal Court. Each department handles its own records, so knowing which office has what you need saves time.
| Office | El Paso City Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 N. Campbell St., El Paso, TX 79901 |
| Phone | (915) 212-0049 |
| Website | elpasotexas.gov/city-clerk |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
The El Paso City Clerk website shows detailed instructions for submitting a public information request. The Texas Attorney General's open government page explains your rights under the Texas Public Information Act, including what agencies must release and how to handle denials.
El Paso Police Department Records
Police reports, accident reports, and arrest records from the El Paso Police Department are available through the department's Records Division. You can request records by phone, in person, or online. Some records like accident reports can be ordered through third-party services approved by the department.
Active investigation files are exempt from release. Records with third-party personal information may be released with some redactions. Juvenile records are kept confidential under state law. If you need a copy of an arrest record or incident report, bring a case number if you have one. The Records Division staff can search by name or date if you don't have a number.
| Office | El Paso Police Department Records |
|---|---|
| Address | 911 N. Raynor St., El Paso, TX 79903 |
| Non-Emergency | (915) 832-4400 |
| Website | elpasotexas.gov/police-department |
The El Paso Police Department website has current information on how to request records, what identification to bring, and what fees apply. For crash reports, the Texas Department of Transportation also keeps copies and lets you order them online through their crash reports portal.
El Paso Municipal Court Records
El Paso Municipal Court handles Class C misdemeanor cases including traffic tickets, city code violations, and minor offenses. Court records from these cases are separate from the district court records held by the county. If you need a record from a municipal court case, contact the El Paso Municipal Court clerk directly.
You can look up citation and case status through the online payment and records portal. This is useful if you received a ticket and want to check the status without calling. For certified copies or older case records, you may need to visit or contact the municipal court clerk in person.
| Office | El Paso Municipal Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 810 E. Yandell Dr., El Paso, TX 79902 |
| Phone | (915) 212-0218 |
Texas Public Information Act
All Texas government bodies, including the City of El Paso and El Paso County offices, must follow the Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552). This law gives the public the right to access records held by state and local agencies. You don't have to explain why you want the records or who you are in most cases.
When you submit a request, the government body has 10 business days to respond. They can release the records, ask for an extension, or seek an opinion from the Texas Attorney General on whether records can be withheld. The AG's open government division helps resolve disputes and provides guidance on what must be released. If a request is denied without seeking an AG ruling, you can file a complaint.
The Texas Attorney General's office at texasattorneygeneral.gov/open-government has resources for the public and for government bodies on how the PIA works. They also have a complaint process if you believe records were wrongly withheld.
El Paso County Records
El Paso is located entirely within El Paso County. County records that El Paso residents often need include property records, deed records, tax records, vital records, and court filings. The county clerk handles real property records, and the county appraisal district manages property tax records. The county sheriff's office handles jail records for county detainees.
Property records for El Paso County can be searched through the El Paso Central Appraisal District, which has an online portal. Deed records and real property filings are with the County Clerk. These records go back many decades and are available to the public. In-person access is free. Copies cost a small per-page fee.
El Paso City Official Website
The City of El Paso's official website is a starting point for finding the right department for a records request. The site has links to the City Clerk, Police Department, Municipal Court, and other agencies.
Visit elpasotexas.gov to find department contacts, submit online requests, and access city services.
El Paso Police Department Website
The El Paso Police Department website has information on how to request police reports, accident reports, and other records from the department.
The police records section at elpasotexas.gov/police-department covers fees, turnaround times, and how to submit requests.
El Paso City Clerk
The City Clerk's office coordinates public information requests for most city departments and keeps city council records, ordinances, and other official documents.
Go to elpasotexas.gov/city-clerk to submit a public information request or find out what city records are available.
Nearby Cities
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