Find Andrews County Public Records
Andrews County public records are maintained by county offices in Andrews, Texas, located in the Permian Basin region of West Texas. The County Clerk holds property deeds, marriage licenses, and commissioners court minutes, while the District Clerk manages civil, criminal, and family court filings. Other agencies maintain tax records, law enforcement reports, and vital documents. Records can be accessed in person at the courthouse, by mail, or through Texas state online systems. This guide covers the main offices and how to reach them.
Andrews County Overview
Andrews County Clerk
The Andrews County Clerk is the primary keeper of official public records in the county. This office records property transactions including deeds, mortgages, liens, and releases. They also file assumed name certificates, marriage licenses, and commissioners court records. All real property documents in Andrews County go through the County Clerk's office before they are considered legally filed.
Standard copy fees are $1.00 per page. Certified copies include a $5.00 certification fee on top of per-page costs. You can request records in person at the Andrews County Courthouse or by mail. The office keeps regular business hours Monday through Friday. Andrews County is a Permian Basin county, so oil and gas related filings such as easements, mineral deeds, and production documents are common in the County Clerk's records.
Andrews County District Clerk
Court records for Andrews County are maintained by the Andrews County District Clerk. The District Clerk files and stores all district court cases including felony criminal matters, civil lawsuits, family law proceedings, and probate filings. This office is the official record-keeper for the district courts that serve Andrews County.
You can search Andrews County court records using re:SearchTX, the free statewide court search tool operated by the Texas Office of Court Administration. The portal covers most district and county court records across Texas and allows searches by party name or case number. Attorneys filing documents in Andrews County courts can use eFileTexas.gov for electronic submissions.
Property Records in Andrews County
Andrews County property records are recorded with the County Clerk and reflect ownership changes, liens, and encumbrances on real estate throughout the county. Given the county's location in the oil-rich Permian Basin, many recorded documents relate to mineral rights, royalty assignments, and oil and gas leases. These filings are all part of the public record.
To find current property ownership, the Andrews County Tax Office keeps appraisal and tax records linked to property owner information. That database is free to search and provides quick answers on current ownership. For the actual recorded deed or lien document, you would go to the County Clerk's records. Both are considered part of Andrews County public records.
Recording fees follow the standard Texas schedule: $26.00 for the first page of a document, plus $4.00 for each additional page.
Vital Records and Certificates
Birth and death certificates from events in Andrews County can be requested from Texas DSHS Vital Statistics, which maintains the statewide vital records archive. Birth certificates cost $23.00 for the first certified copy. Death certificates cost $21.00. You must be a qualified requestor to obtain certified vital records under Texas law.
Marriage licenses issued in Andrews County are on file with the County Clerk. A copy of a marriage license costs $21.00. The County Clerk can also provide certified copies of other local vital records they maintain. If you need a record from another county or state, contact that jurisdiction's clerk or vital records office directly.
Court Records and Case Types
Andrews County courts hear a range of cases. The district court handles felony criminal prosecutions, civil suits above the county court limit, and all family law matters including divorce, child custody, and child support. The county court hears misdemeanor criminal cases and lower-value civil disputes. Justice of the Peace courts cover small claims and traffic matters.
For federal cases with Andrews County connections, check PACER, the federal court records portal. Federal cases from this area would fall under the Western District of Texas. PACER requires registration and charges small per-page fees to view documents.
Note: Juvenile records in Texas are confidential and are not available through public records channels except in limited circumstances under state law.
Submitting a Public Records Request
The Texas Public Information Act guarantees your right to access government records held by Andrews County agencies. Submit a written request to the public information officer of the relevant agency. You do not need a specific form. An email or letter works fine.
The agency has 10 business days to respond. They must provide the records, seek an extension, or ask the Texas Attorney General for a ruling on whether certain records are exempt. Copies cost $0.10 per standard page under the Act. You can inspect records in person at no charge. If your request is denied, you can appeal to the Attorney General's Open Government Division.
Criminal Records Access
Texas criminal history records are compiled by the DPS Crime Records Division. Local agencies in Andrews County submit arrest and disposition data to DPS, which compiles it into a statewide database. You can request a name-based criminal history check through the DPS website. Results show charges and dispositions reported from across Texas.
For court-level criminal case records specific to Andrews County, search re:SearchTX. This gives you case status, charges, court dates, and disposition information for cases handled in Andrews County courts. The search is free and available online 24/7.
The Texas State Library at tsl.texas.gov offers resources for historical records research and archived government documents for all Texas counties including Andrews.
Nearby Counties
Andrews County is surrounded by other Permian Basin counties. If a record involves a neighboring area, check those pages too.