Gray County Public Records Search

Gray County public records are kept at the courthouse in Pampa, Texas. The County Clerk and District Clerk offices maintain property records, court case files, marriage licenses, and vital records for residents throughout the county. Gray County is located in the Texas Panhandle in the Canadian River valley northeast of Amarillo. Many court records are searchable online through the statewide re:SearchTX portal. This page covers each office, what records they hold, how to request copies, and fees involved in getting official documents from Gray County.

Gray County Clerk

The Gray County Clerk office in Pampa maintains official property records and county court filings. Recorded instruments include deeds, deeds of trust, liens, releases, plat maps, and easements. The clerk also records marriage licenses, assumed name certificates, and handles county court cases including probate and misdemeanor criminal matters.

Contact the Gray County Clerk at the courthouse in Pampa to search records or request copies. Plain copies of recorded documents cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies are $1.00 per page plus $5.00. Name search fees of $5.00 per name apply when staff must conduct a manual search of the records index.

Vital records for events in Gray County, including birth and death certificates, are on file with the county clerk. Birth certificates cost $23.00 and death certificates cost $21.00 for the first copy. State-level copies are also available from Texas DSHS Vital Statistics in Austin by mail or online order.

Gray County District Clerk

The Gray County District Clerk holds all district court records for the county including civil suits, felony criminal cases, family law filings, juvenile records, and contested probate. Gray County is served by the 31st Judicial District. The District Clerk office is at the Gray County Courthouse in Pampa.

Court records are searchable online at no cost through the re:SearchTX portal. You can search by party name or cause number and see case type, filing date, and current status. This is the easiest way to confirm a case exists in Gray County before contacting the clerk directly.

Attorney filings go through eFileTexas.gov, the mandatory statewide e-filing system. Mail requests for copies typically take 5 to 10 business days. In-person requests at the Pampa courthouse are usually handled the same day.

Public Information Requests

Gray County offices comply with the Texas Public Information Act, Government Code Chapter 552. Any written request must receive a response within 10 business days. No specific form is needed. Put your request in writing, describe what records you want, and send it to the right office.

If the office wants to withhold records, it must seek a ruling from the Texas Attorney General's Open Government division before doing so. PIA copies from administrative county offices cost $0.10 per page. Sealed records and juvenile court files are not subject to public disclosure.

Federal court cases for Gray County residents fall under the Northern District of Texas. Use PACER to search those records.

Record Copy Fees

Plain copies of court records 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 at the Pampa courthouse are usually same-day. Mail requests take 5 to 10 business days. PIA requests must receive a response within 10 business days. Vital record copies from the county clerk cost $23.00 for birth and $21.00 for death certificates.

The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section handles statewide vital records and provides certified copies of birth and death certificates that can be used for legal and identification purposes in Gray County and throughout Texas.

Criminal History and State Resources

Criminal history background checks are available through the Texas DPS Crime Records Division. Name-based online searches cost $3.15. The DPS Sex Offender Registry is free to search by name or location. These services cover individuals with Texas criminal records including those from Gray County.

The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section handles birth and death records at the state level. The Texas State Library and Archives maintains historical government records for the state. The Texas Secretary of State maintains business entities at sos.texas.gov.

Cities in Gray County

Pampa is the county seat and the main city in Gray County. All court and property records are at the courthouse in Pampa.

Other communities in Gray County include McLean and Lefors. No cities in Gray County meet the population threshold for a dedicated records page. All county records route through the Gray County courthouse in Pampa.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Gray County in the Texas Panhandle.