Lewisville Public Records

Public records in Lewisville are split between the City of Lewisville and Denton County. Lewisville sits in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area in Denton County, with a population over 113,000. The city handles police reports, municipal court records, and city clerk documents. Denton County courts hold civil, criminal, and family law cases filed by Lewisville residents. This guide covers how to request city and county records and how to use online tools to find records without an office visit.

Denton County Court Records

Most court records for Lewisville residents are held by Denton County. The Denton County District Clerk manages civil, criminal, and family law cases filed in district courts. The County Clerk handles probate, misdemeanor, and county court records. For full details on fees, online access, and how to request copies, see the Denton County public records page.

The Denton County Clerk is at (940) 349-2012. The county seat is Denton, where the courthouse is located. Cases filed in Denton County courts that involve Lewisville residents are held in Denton. The county has an online search portal for many of its court records. Basic case lookups are free, but certified copies require a fee.

The statewide re:SearchTX tool covers Denton County and many other Texas courts. Basic case information is free. Full document access requires a subscription. This is a useful starting point when you don't know the cause number or specific court that handled a case.

Lewisville City Records and Online Access

The City of Lewisville keeps its own records separate from Denton County. City records include police reports, municipal court files, building permits, city council minutes, and public works documents. The city secretary's office manages open records requests and official city documents.

The official city website at cityoflewisville.com provides links to department pages and contact information. Many departments accept open records requests by email, which is often the fastest way to get routine records. The city secretary's office can also direct your request to the right department if you are not sure where a record lives.

The Texas e-filing system is used by Texas courts to manage case filings. The screenshot below shows the eFileTexas.gov portal, which is the statewide system for electronic court filings and can help you track cases filed in Denton County courts.

For property records in Lewisville, the Denton Central Appraisal District has a searchable online database. You can look up property ownership, assessed values, and deed history. Property-related records like deeds and liens are also searchable through the Denton County Clerk's online portal.

Lewisville Police Department Records

The Lewisville Police Department maintains incident reports, accident reports, arrest records, and related law enforcement files. These are city records and are not the same as Denton County court records. Getting them requires an open records request to the city.

Accident reports can often be requested through the Texas DOT online portal. Incident reports require a formal open records request. Active investigation files are exempt from public release. Personal information may be redacted before records are provided. Standard processing takes up to 10 business days.

If you need a report for insurance purposes, mention that in your request. Some records offices can expedite insurance-related requests or flag them for faster processing. It is always worth asking when time is a factor.

Lewisville Municipal Court Records

The Lewisville Municipal Court handles traffic citations, Class C misdemeanors, and city ordinance violations. Municipal court records are city records and are separate from Denton County court cases.

You can look up citations and pay fines online. For certified copies of court documents, contact the municipal court directly or submit an open records request through the city secretary. Deferred disposition may be available for some violations. Call the court before your court date if you want to discuss your options.

Open Records Requests and the Texas PIA

The Texas Public Information Act gives residents the right to request records from government agencies. Both Lewisville and Denton County must respond within 10 business days. If they claim an exemption, they must get a ruling from the Texas Attorney General before withholding it.

To request city records, contact the City Secretary's Office:

The Texas Attorney General's Open Government Division handles disputes over records access. If Lewisville or Denton County denies a request you believe should be granted, you can file a complaint with the AG. Standard paper copies cost $0.10 per page. The agency must provide a cost estimate if total fees exceed $40.

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