Flower Mound Public Records
Flower Mound public records are available through the town's offices and through Denton and Tarrant County offices, depending on where a property sits or where a case was filed. Flower Mound is incorporated as a town, so its records office is called the Town Secretary rather than City Secretary. Most of the town falls in Denton County, with a smaller section in Tarrant County. This guide covers how to access both town-level and county-level public records for Flower Mound residents.
Flower Mound Overview
County Public Records for Flower Mound
Most of Flower Mound lies within Denton County. The Denton County Clerk records deeds, mortgage filings, liens, marriage licenses, and assumed name certificates for businesses. Property ownership, deed transfers, and real estate filings for Denton County addresses in Flower Mound go through the Denton County Clerk's office. Online property record searches are available through the county's portal at no charge. The smaller portion of Flower Mound in Tarrant County goes through the Tarrant County Clerk for property records.
Court cases for Flower Mound are filed in the county where the offense or civil matter occurred. Denton County district courts handle the bulk of cases for the town. Tarrant County district courts handle the smaller section. You can search district and county court cases across both counties through the statewide re:SearchTX portal at no charge. Search by name, case number, or attorney. For certified copies of filed court documents, contact the relevant county district clerk directly.
Property tax records for Flower Mound are maintained separately by the Denton County Appraisal District and the Tarrant County Appraisal District based on property location. Both appraisal districts offer free online searches by address, owner name, or account number. Tax payment status and any delinquency information are available through each county's tax assessor-collector office.
Flower Mound Town Secretary and Open Records
The Flower Mound Town Secretary processes open records requests for town government documents. The office is at 2121 Cross Timbers Road, Flower Mound, TX 75028. Phone: (972) 874-6001. Fax: (972) 874-6002. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Submit requests in writing by email to townsecretary@flower-mound.com or by fax or mail to the office at 2121 Cross Timbers Road.
The Town of Flower Mound's official website provides access to town services, open records information, department contacts, and online request forms for residents and researchers.
The Town of Flower Mound's website at flower-mound.com provides access to open records request forms, town council meeting minutes, ordinances, and other official documents for residents.
Records available through open records requests include town council meeting minutes and agendas, town ordinances and resolutions, contracts and agreements, budget documents, code enforcement records, and building permits. Standard copy fees are $0.10 per page. Under the Texas Public Information Act, the town must respond within 10 business days of receiving a written request. If the town wants to withhold any records, it must seek a ruling from the Texas Attorney General before doing so. Email, fax, and mail requests all trigger the same legal timeline.
Flower Mound Police Department Records
The Flower Mound Police Department handles requests for incident reports, accident reports, and arrest records for the town. You can contact the department through the town's main line or submit a written open records request through the Town Secretary's office. The Town Secretary's office routes PIA requests to the relevant department, including the Police Department, and manages the response timeline.
The Flower Mound Police Department handles incident reports, accident reports, and arrest records. Written open records requests can be submitted through the Town Secretary's office or directly to the police department.
The Flower Mound Police Department maintains records for incidents, arrests, and traffic accidents throughout the town, with requests processed through the town's open records system.
Police records available to the public include offense reports, traffic accident reports, and arrest booking information for closed cases. Active investigations are not subject to public release. Victim personal information is typically redacted from any released documents. Cases that resulted in criminal charges may have additional court records on file at the Denton County or Tarrant County District Clerk once a case is filed. For state highway accidents, reports submitted to DPS are available through the Texas Department of Public Safety for a fee.
Flower Mound Municipal Court Records
The Flower Mound Municipal Court handles Class C misdemeanor cases for the town. Phone: (972) 874-6350. The court processes traffic violations, town ordinance offenses, and minor misdemeanor charges within town jurisdiction. Case lookup and citation payment are available online through the municipal court portal at flower-mound.com/government/divisions/municipal-court.
The Flower Mound Municipal Court handles traffic citations and Class C offenses for the town, with online case search and payment options available for residents.
The Flower Mound Municipal Court processes traffic citations and city ordinance violations, with online access for case lookup and payment available to residents of the town.
Municipal court records cover traffic tickets, city code violations, and related minor offense judgments. These are separate from Denton and Tarrant County district court and county court at law records. For felony cases, civil matters, or Class A and B misdemeanors, contact the appropriate county district clerk. The statewide re:SearchTX portal does not include municipal court cases. For certified copies of municipal court judgments or proof of case disposition, contact the Flower Mound Municipal Court directly at (972) 874-6350.
Fees and Processing Times
Town of Flower Mound standard copy fees are $0.10 per page. All open records requests must get a written response within 10 business days. If costs will exceed $40, the town must provide a cost estimate before proceeding with the work.
Denton and Tarrant County clerk offices charge standard state copy fees, typically around $1.00 per page for paper copies plus certification fees for certified copies. Online record searches at both county portals are generally free. Court case searches through re:SearchTX are also free. Criminal history checks through the Texas DPS Crime Records Division cost $3.15 per name search. Municipal court citation lookups are free online. Police report copy fees depend on the request type and size.
Texas Public Information Act
The Texas Public Information Act, Government Code Chapter 552, covers all Texas governmental bodies, including the Town of Flower Mound and all county offices. You do not need to explain why you want the records. You do not need to identify yourself for a basic written request. The act gives any member of the public the right to ask for and receive public records.
Written requests, including email, trigger the 10-business-day response clock. The town or county must respond by providing records, estimating costs, asking for clarification, or seeking an Attorney General opinion if it believes some records qualify for an exemption. Common exemptions include active law enforcement investigations, attorney-client communications, and certain personnel records. Failure to respond within the deadline means the records are presumed public. Complaints about non-compliance can be filed with the Texas Attorney General's Open Government division.
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