Find Public Records in Atascosa County

Atascosa County public records are maintained at the Atascosa County Courthouse in Jourdanton, the county seat in South Texas. The County Clerk holds property deeds, marriage licenses, and official filings, while the District Clerk manages civil, criminal, and family court records. Vital documents, tax records, and law enforcement data are kept by other county and state offices. Records can be requested in person, by mail, or searched online through Texas state systems. This guide covers each office and how to access its records.

Atascosa County Clerk Records

The Atascosa County Clerk's office records and maintains property instruments, marriage licenses, and other official county documents. All real estate transactions in Atascosa County, from simple deeds to complex deed of trust instruments, must go through this office. If you are researching title to property in Jourdanton, Pleasanton, or anywhere else in the county, a name search at the clerk's office is the starting point.

The clerk's office website at co.atascosa.tx.us provides information about services and contact details. Staff at 1 Courthouse Circle Drive, Suite 104, Jourdanton, TX 78026 can assist with in-person requests. Name searches run $5.00 per name. Plain copies cost $1.00 per page, and certified copies are $1.00 per page plus a $5.00 certification fee.

Marriage licenses are issued and recorded here. If you need proof of a marriage that took place in Atascosa County, a certified copy from the clerk's office is the official document. For birth and death certificates, the Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Unit at dshs.texas.gov/vital-statistics handles statewide requests. Birth certificates are $23, death certificates are $21.

The Atascosa County Clerk processes all land records and vital documents for the county, with the courthouse located in Jourdanton at the center of county government.

Atascosa County District Clerk

The Atascosa County District Clerk manages court records for the 81st and 218th Judicial District Courts. These courts handle felony criminal cases, civil litigation above $10,000, and all family law proceedings including divorce, child custody, and child support enforcement. The District Clerk's office can provide certified copies of judgments, orders, and case file documents.

The District Clerk's page at co.atascosa.tx.us/district-clerk has contact information and details on requesting records. For online searching, use the re:SearchTX system, which provides free access to case index data for many Texas district courts. You can search by name or case number to find basic information about pending or concluded cases.

All new court filings go through eFileTexas.gov, so recent cases typically appear in re:SearchTX within a short time. For older records or full document copies, contact the District Clerk's office directly.

The Atascosa County District Clerk maintains all district court case files, including records from the 81st and 218th Judicial District Courts serving Atascosa County.

Public Information Act Requests

Non-court public records in Atascosa County are accessible under the Texas Public Information Act. Send a written request to the specific agency that holds the records you need. County departments, the City of Pleasanton, and all other public entities in the county are subject to the PIA. The agency has 10 business days to respond.

If the agency claims an exemption, it must request a ruling from the Texas Attorney General's Open Government division. You can file a complaint there if you believe a local agency has not responded properly. The AG's office has published guidance documents explaining what records are public and what exemptions exist.

Paper copies under the PIA cost $0.10 per page. Many agencies can provide records electronically at lower or no cost if the records are already in digital form.

Fees and Processing Times

Standard county clerk fees: $1.00 per page plain copy, $1.00 per page plus $5.00 for certified copy, $5.00 per name for a name search. PIA records: $0.10 per page paper copy. DSHS vital records: $23 birth, $21 death. These fees are set by Texas statute and apply uniformly across counties.

Walk-in requests for straightforward documents may be filled the same day. Mail requests take longer, typically a few business days to a week. For large or complex requests, allow more time and consider calling ahead to confirm what is available.

Criminal History and Vital Records

Texas-wide criminal history is available through the DPS Crime Records Service. This is the correct resource for employment background checks and general criminal history inquiries. For court-specific records such as a certified copy of a conviction or a case dismissal, the Atascosa County District Clerk handles those requests.

Historical records and older documents may be available through the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. TSLAC holds state and local government records that have been transferred from county offices and can assist researchers looking for older Atascosa County records.

Cities in Atascosa County

Atascosa County includes Pleasanton, Jourdanton, Poteet, and several other communities. Pleasanton is the largest city in the county. All county public records, regardless of which city they involve, are maintained through the clerk offices in Jourdanton.

No city in Atascosa County currently meets the population threshold for a dedicated records page. Residents in Pleasanton, Poteet, Christine, and other communities access records through the same county offices.

Nearby Counties

Atascosa County borders several South Texas counties. Property transactions and legal matters near county lines may involve records in neighboring offices.