Public Records in Garza County

Garza County public records are kept at the courthouse in Post, Texas. The County Clerk and District Clerk offices maintain property records, court case files, marriage licenses, and vital records for all areas of the county. Garza County sits on the South Plains of West Texas, southeast of Lubbock. Court records are searchable online through the statewide re:SearchTX portal. This guide explains what each office holds, how to search online, how to request copies in person or by mail, and what the fees are for different record types.

Garza County Clerk

The Garza County Clerk office in Post is responsible for recording all documents affecting real property in the county. This includes deeds, deeds of trust, liens, releases, and plat maps. The clerk also records marriage licenses, assumed name certificates, and county court case files including misdemeanor criminal matters and probate.

To search property records or request copies, contact the clerk at the Garza County Courthouse in Post. Plain copies cost $1.00 per page and certified copies are $1.00 per page plus $5.00. Staff-assisted name searches run $5.00 per name. Vital records for events in Garza County, including birth and death certificates, are also available here. Birth certificates cost $23.00 and death certificates cost $21.00 for the first copy.

District Court Records in Garza County

The Garza County District Clerk holds all district court filings including civil cases, felony criminal matters, family law cases, and juvenile records. Garza County is served by the 106th Judicial District, shared with Gaines County. The District Clerk is at the county courthouse in Post.

The re:SearchTX portal provides free online access to case records. Search by party name or cause number to find case details and status. This is the fastest way to check if a case was filed in Garza County without going to the courthouse in person.

Attorneys in Garza County courts use eFileTexas.gov for mandatory electronic filing. Mail requests for copies take 5 to 10 business days. In-person requests at the Post courthouse are typically handled the same day during regular business hours.

Open Records and Public Information

All Garza County offices respond to public records requests under the Texas Public Information Act, Government Code Chapter 552. Written requests get a response within 10 business days. No special form is needed. If records are to be withheld, the county must request an opinion from the Texas Attorney General's Open Government division.

PIA copies from administrative county offices cost $0.10 per page. Sealed records, juvenile files, and records protected by law are not subject to public disclosure. Federal matters for Garza County fall under the Northern District of Texas and are searchable through PACER.

Copy Fees and Timelines

Standard fees apply throughout the Garza County courthouse. Plain copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies are $1.00 per page plus $5.00. Name searches run $5.00 per name. PIA copies from administrative offices cost $0.10 per page. Online case searches through re:SearchTX are free.

In-person requests are usually handled the same day. Mail requests take 5 to 10 business days. PIA requests must receive a response within 10 business days by law. Vital record copies from the county cost $23.00 for birth and $21.00 for death certificates.

The Texas DPS Crime Records Division handles statewide criminal background checks and sex offender registry searches, covering individuals with Texas criminal histories including those from Garza County.

Vital Records and State Resources

The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section handles certified birth and death certificates, marriage records, and divorce verifications at the state level. You can order copies online, by mail, or in Austin in person. Copies cost $23.00 for birth and $21.00 for death records.

Criminal history searches are available through the Texas DPS Crime Records Division for $3.15 online. The Sex Offender Registry is free. The Texas State Library and Archives holds historical state government records for research purposes.

Cities in Garza County

Post is the county seat and the only incorporated city in Garza County. All court and property records are at the Garza County courthouse in Post.

No cities in Garza County meet the population threshold for a dedicated records page. All filings go through the Garza County courthouse in Post.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Garza County on the South Plains of West Texas.