Foard County Public Records

Foard County public records are kept at the courthouse in Crowell, Texas. The County Clerk and District Clerk offices hold court case files, property deeds, marriage licenses, and other official documents for the county. Most records date back to the late 1800s when Foard County was organized. You can search court records online through the statewide portal or contact the clerk offices directly. This guide covers where to find records, what each office maintains, and how to request copies.

Foard County Clerk

The Foard County Clerk office in Crowell maintains the county's official records. This includes property deeds, deeds of trust, liens, releases, plat maps, and other real property instruments. The clerk also records marriage licenses, assumed name certificates, and county court case files including misdemeanor criminal cases and probate matters.

To search property records or request copies, contact the County Clerk at the Foard County Courthouse, 100 S. Main Street, Crowell, TX 79227. Plain copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies are $1.00 per page plus a $5.00 certification fee. A name search fee of $5.00 may apply when staff assistance is needed. Vital records including birth and death certificates for events in Foard County are also on file with the clerk.

Birth certificates cost $23.00 and death certificates cost $21.00 for the first copy. These records can also be ordered from the state through the Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section in Austin.

District Clerk and Court Records

The Foard County District Clerk holds all district court records. These cover felony criminal cases, civil suits, family law matters including divorces and custody filings, and juvenile records. Foard County is served by the 46th Judicial District. The District Clerk office is at the same courthouse address in Crowell.

Court records are searchable online through the re:SearchTX portal, which is free to use. You can search by party name or cause number and see case type, filing date, and current status. This covers cases from Foard County courts and gives you a good starting point before visiting in person.

Attorneys file court documents electronically through eFileTexas.gov, the mandatory statewide e-filing system. Self-represented parties may also use this system. Mail requests for copies typically take 5 to 10 business days. In-person requests are often handled the same day.

Public Information Requests in Foard County

All Foard County offices operate under the Texas Public Information Act, Government Code Chapter 552. Any written request must get a response within 10 business days. You do not need a special form. Simply put your request in writing and send it to the appropriate office. If records are to be withheld in whole or in part, the agency must seek an opinion from the Texas Attorney General's Open Government division.

Copies of public information records from non-court county offices cost $0.10 per page under the standard state rate. Records involving ongoing investigations, juvenile matters, or sealed court orders are not subject to disclosure.

Note: Federal court records for Foard County fall under the jurisdiction of the Northern District of Texas. Search those through PACER.

Copy Fees and Request Times

Standard fees at the Foard County courthouse follow the state schedule. Plain copies of court records cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies are $1.00 per page plus a $5.00 certification fee. Name searches run $5.00 per name when a clerk must search manually.

Online searches through re:SearchTX are free. In-person requests at the Crowell courthouse are usually handled the same day. Mail requests take 5 to 10 business days on average. PIA requests from administrative county offices must be answered within 10 business days under state law.

The Texas Office of Court Administration provides guidance on court structure and record access statewide. Their resources help residents understand which courts hold which records.

The Texas Office of Court Administration oversees the state court system and provides public access tools including the re:SearchTX database used to search Foard County court records online.

Vital Records and Criminal History

The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section handles statewide birth and death certificates, marriage records, and divorce verifications. You can order certified copies online, by mail, or in person in Austin. Birth certificates are $23.00 and death certificates are $21.00 for the first copy.

Criminal history background checks are available through the Texas DPS Crime Records Division. Online name-based searches cost $3.15. The DPS Sex Offender Registry is free to search by name or location. For older historical records and archived government documents, the Texas State Library and Archives is a useful resource.

Cities in Foard County

Crowell is the county seat and the main city in Foard County. All county court and property records go through the courthouse in Crowell.

Other communities in Foard County include Crowell and a handful of small unincorporated areas. No cities in Foard County meet the population threshold for a dedicated records page.

Nearby Counties

These counties share borders with Foard County in northwest Texas.