Crockett County Public Records

Crockett County public records are held at the county courthouse in Ozona, Texas. The County Clerk and District Clerk offices maintain court case files, property documents, marriage licenses, vital records, and all other official records for the county. Crockett County is one of the largest counties by area in Texas, located in the Trans-Pecos region. Public records are available through written requests or in-person visits to the Ozona courthouse. Some records are also accessible through the statewide online court portal. This guide explains how to access each type of record.

Crockett County Clerk

The Crockett County Clerk is the official custodian for property records, marriage licenses, assumed name certificates, vital records, and county court case files. The clerk's office is at the Crockett County Courthouse in Ozona. Property documents filed here include deeds, deeds of trust, mortgage documents, liens, releases, and plat maps for all real property in the county.

To request records, contact the County Clerk at the courthouse in Ozona or submit a written request by mail. Plain copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies are $1.00 per page plus a $5.00 certification fee. Name search fees of $5.00 per name apply for staff-assisted searches.

Vital records include birth and death certificates for events in Crockett County. Birth certificates cost $23.00 for the first copy. Death certificates are $21.00. The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section also provides statewide vital record services and accepts online and mail orders.

Crockett County District Clerk and Court Records

The Crockett County District Clerk holds all district court records including civil cases, criminal matters, and family law filings for the county. Crockett County is part of a multi-county judicial district in the Trans-Pecos region. The District Clerk's office is at the county courthouse in Ozona.

Court records can be searched through the re:SearchTX portal. This free statewide system lets you search by party name or cause number across all participating Texas courts. Results include case type, filing date, court assignment, and status. Attorneys file electronically through eFileTexas.gov.

Public Information Requests

Crockett County offices operate under the Texas Public Information Act, Government Code Chapter 552. Any written request for records must receive a response within 10 business days. If records are denied, the agency must seek a ruling from the Texas Attorney General's Open Government division.

Federal court records for Crockett County fall under the Western District of Texas. Use PACER to search and access those records. The San Antonio division of the Western District handles federal matters from the Trans-Pecos region.

The Texas Office of Court Administration manages the re:SearchTX portal and provides statewide oversight of court records access, including courts that serve Crockett County.

Fees and Criminal Records

Copy fees are $1.00 per page for plain copies and $1.00 per page plus $5.00 for certified copies. PIA copies from non-court offices are $0.10 per page. Online court searches through re:SearchTX are free. Mail requests take 5 to 10 business days. In-person requests are handled the same day when records are accessible.

Criminal history records are available through the Texas DPS Crime Records Division. Name-based searches cost $3.15 online. The DPS Sex Offender Registry is free to search. The Texas State Library and Archives holds older historical documents for research purposes.

Cities in Crockett County

Ozona is the county seat and only incorporated city in Crockett County.

Crockett County covers a large geographic area in West Texas with a small, dispersed population. All county court and property records go through the courthouse in Ozona.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Crockett County in West Texas.