Irion County Public Records
Irion County public records are held by the County Clerk and District Clerk at the courthouse in Mertzon, a small West Texas county seat in the Concho Valley region. These offices maintain property deeds, court case files, marriage licenses, and other official county documents. Some records are also accessible through Texas state online portals, while others require an in-person visit or a written request to the courthouse. This guide covers how to find and request Irion County public records online and in person.
online state tools, visit the Mertzon courthouse in person, or mail a written request to the appropriate clerk office.Irion County Overview
Irion County Clerk Records
The Irion County Clerk in Mertzon is the official keeper of county-level public records. Property instruments are a core part of the records held here. Warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, deeds of trust, lien releases, easements, and related instruments are filed when land in Irion County changes hands or is encumbered. Irion County is a ranching and oil-producing area of West Texas near San Angelo, and oil and gas lease filings are a significant part of the recorded instrument archive alongside standard deed filings.
The County Clerk also handles marriage licenses, DBA filings, and commissioners court minutes. Records are indexed by grantor and grantee name. Copy fees are $1.00 per page. Certified copies add a $5.00 certification fee. Because Irion is one of Texas's smallest counties by population, the office is small and online access to records may be limited. In-person visits or mail requests are often necessary for detailed record searches.
Note: Due to the county's small size, call ahead before visiting to confirm office hours and staff availability.
District Court Records
The Irion County District Clerk maintains district court records for filings in Mertzon. Civil cases, felony criminal matters, family law filings, and probate records are stored here. Irion County is part of the 51st Judicial District. Court records can be searched online through re:SearchTX, the free statewide portal from the Texas Office of Court Administration. Searches by party name or case number return basic case information.
Electronic filing for Irion County courts is available through eFileTexas.gov. Given Irion County's remote location west of San Angelo, e-filing is a practical option for attorneys who do not want to travel to Mertzon for every submission. County court matters and Justice of the Peace records may also be accessible through the statewide portal or by contacting the relevant court in Mertzon directly.
Property and Land Records in Irion County
Irion County is ranching country. Large tracts of land with long ownership histories are common here. Property records at the County Clerk's office in Mertzon include the full chain of recorded deed instruments for the county. Some of these records go back many decades and may need to be reviewed in person from physical deed books.
The Irion County Appraisal District maintains current ownership and value data for taxable property in the county. Start there for ownership questions. For the recorded instruments, go to the County Clerk. Oil and gas lease filings are also part of the clerk's recorded instrument index and are important for anyone researching mineral rights in this part of West Texas. Mail requests for copies should include party names, approximate dates, and the type of record needed, along with payment for estimated copy fees.
Vital Records and Public Information Act
Birth and death certificates for events in Irion County are available through Texas DSHS Vital Statistics. DSHS accepts orders online through VitalChek, by mail, and in person in Austin. A certified birth certificate costs $23.00. A certified death certificate is $21.00. Marriage licenses in Irion County are filed with the County Clerk. Divorce records are with the District Clerk.
The Texas Public Information Act applies to Irion County agencies. Written requests for public records must get a response within 10 business days. The Texas Attorney General's open government office handles disputes and provides guidance on records access rights. Standard PIA copy fees are $0.10 per page, with a written estimate required before work begins if charges will exceed $40.
Criminal History Records
Criminal history data for Irion County is part of the statewide system at the Texas DPS Crime Records Division. For court-level criminal case records in Irion County, use re:SearchTX to search by name or case number. Federal cases in this area fall under the Northern District of Texas. Check PACER.gov for federal records. The Texas State Library at tsl.texas.gov can assist with older historical records that may not be digitized.
Texas DSHS manages birth and death records for all 254 Texas counties. Their vital statistics page at dshs.texas.gov explains how to order certified copies for events that occurred in Irion County and across the state.
For small counties like Irion, ordering vital records directly through DSHS is often faster and more convenient than requesting them locally.
Nearby Counties
Irion County is in West Texas near San Angelo. These neighboring counties border Irion.