Floyd County Public Records

Floyd County public records are maintained by the County Clerk and District Clerk in Floydada, the county seat on the West Texas South Plains. These offices hold property deeds, court case filings, marriage licenses, and other official documents for this agricultural county. The County Clerk handles property recordings and vital records, while the District Clerk manages civil and criminal court files. Records are available in person at the Floydada courthouse, by mail, or through statewide online databases. This guide covers how to search and request Floyd County public records.

Floyd County Clerk Records

The Floyd County Clerk in Floydada is the official custodian of the county's public records. This office maintains property instruments including deeds, deeds of trust, liens, releases, easements, and plat maps. They also handle marriage licenses, assumed name certificates, and commissioners court minutes. Floydada is the county seat for Floyd County, which is located on the South Plains of West Texas, known for cotton farming and agricultural production in the Llano Estacado region.

Copy fees are $1.00 per page. Certified copies add a $5.00 certification fee. For mail requests, write to the County Clerk in Floydada and include the type of record, party names, and approximate date range. Attach a check or money order for estimated fees. The office is open Monday through Friday during regular courthouse hours.

Vital records including birth and death certificates filed in Floyd County can be requested from the County Clerk. For statewide records, use Texas DSHS Vital Statistics. State copies cost $23 for births and $21 for deaths.

District Court Records

Floyd County is served by the 110th Judicial District. The District Clerk in Floydada handles all district court filings for the county, including civil cases, felony criminal matters, family law cases, divorces, and probate. If you need to find a court case connected to Floyd County, contact the District Clerk's office in Floydada.

You can search Floyd County court records online through re:SearchTX, the free statewide court portal maintained by the Texas Office of Court Administration. Search by party name or case number. Attorneys and parties file documents electronically through eFileTexas.gov, which is mandatory for all Texas courts.

The Texas Office of Court Administration oversees all state courts and manages the re:SearchTX portal that provides public access to Floyd County court records.

Requesting Public Records

The Texas Public Information Act gives you the right to request records from any Floyd County government office. All requests must be in writing. Agencies have 10 business days to respond. The Texas Attorney General's Open Government Division provides free guidance and handles appeals from citizens when records are wrongfully denied.

PIA copies cost $0.10 per page. Certain exemptions apply under Texas law, including active criminal investigation files, personnel records, and some personal data. Agencies must provide written notice when withholding records and must cite the applicable statutory exemption.

Note: Floyd County is a small West Texas county. Office staffing is limited. Calling ahead before visiting in person, or relying on mail requests, is often the most practical approach.

Criminal History and Property Records

For criminal history background checks, the Texas DPS Crime Records Service is the statewide source. A name-based check costs $5.00 and covers arrests and convictions from all Texas law enforcement agencies, including the Floyd County Sheriff. Local incident reports and arrest records from the Sheriff's office are subject to the Public Information Act.

Property and appraisal data for Floyd County parcels is maintained by the Floyd County Appraisal District, which operates independently from the County Clerk. Together, the County Clerk's deed records and the appraisal district's ownership data give a full picture of property ownership in the county.

Federal court cases involving Floyd County fall under the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. These records can be searched through PACER for a small per-page fee.

Cities in Floyd County

Floydada is the county seat and the main location for public record access in Floyd County. Lockney is another community in the county. No cities in Floyd County meet the 100,000 population threshold for a dedicated city records page.

Nearby Counties

Floyd County is on the South Plains of West Texas, bordered by several neighboring counties in the Llano Estacado region.