Maverick County Public Records Search

Maverick County public records are maintained by the County Clerk and District Clerk at the courthouse in Eagle Pass, a South Texas border city on the Rio Grande. These offices hold property deeds, court case files, marriage records, and other official county documents. Some records are available through Texas state online portals, while others require a direct request to the courthouse by mail or in person. This page explains how to access and request public records from Maverick County offices and through state online tools.

County Clerk and Property Records

The Maverick County Clerk maintains official county records. These include property deeds, liens, mortgages, plats, assumed name filings, and marriage licenses. Birth and death records for events that occurred in Maverick County are also on file here. The clerk's office is at the Maverick County courthouse in Eagle Pass, TX.

Contact the County Clerk at the Maverick County courthouse to request copies. Plain copies are $1 per page. Certified copies cost $1 per page plus $5. Birth certificates are $23 and death certificates are $21. You can request records in person or by mail. For mail requests, include a check or money order and a written description of the records you need.

As a border county, Maverick County has active property and commercial records tied to trade and development in the Eagle Pass area. The Maverick County Appraisal District holds separate ownership and valuation data for property tax purposes. Both the clerk's deed index and the appraisal district data are useful for property research in the county.

District Court and Case Records

Maverick County is served by the 293rd Judicial District Court. The District Clerk handles filings for district-level civil, family law, and felony criminal cases. County court records for lower-level matters and probate are also maintained at the courthouse in Eagle Pass.

re:SearchTX is the free statewide Texas court records portal. Search Maverick County cases by name or case number to find docket entries, party information, and event history. It is maintained by the Texas Office of Court Administration and is a good first step before visiting the courthouse.

New case filings in Maverick County district court go through eFileTexas, the mandatory electronic filing system for most Texas civil cases. The District Clerk at the Maverick County courthouse can help you understand what documents to file and how the system works.

Federal matters in Maverick County fall under the Western District of Texas, Del Rio Division. Federal court records are accessible through PACER at pacer.gov.

Vital Records and Border Considerations

Birth and death records from Maverick County are held by the County Clerk in Eagle Pass. The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics office also issues certified copies statewide. Order online or by mail if you cannot travel to Eagle Pass.

For individuals born in Mexico who may have records registered in Texas, the rules can be different. The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics office can help with questions about delayed birth certificate registration and records that may span both countries. Consular records from Mexico are separate from Texas state records.

Marriage licenses in Maverick County are issued and recorded by the County Clerk. For statewide criminal history, the Texas DPS Crime Records Service provides a database of convictions across all Texas courts.

Public Information Act Requests

The Texas Public Information Act gives you the right to request records from any Maverick County government office. Send a written request to the relevant department by email or mail. You do not need to explain your reason.

The county must respond within 10 business days. If records are withheld, the county generally must seek an opinion from the Texas Attorney General's Open Government division first. PIA copy fees are $0.10 per page for paper. For large requests, expect a cost estimate first.

The AG's open government site has guidance on your rights and how to file a complaint if a request is improperly denied. Fee waivers are available when release of the records would serve the public interest.

Record Fees Summary

Standard fees for Maverick County records:

• Plain copies: $1.00 per page
• Certified copies: $1.00 per page plus $5.00 certification
• PIA copies: $0.10 per page
• Birth certificates: $23.00
• Death certificates: $21.00

Confirm payment options before visiting the courthouse. Most Texas county offices accept cash, check, or money order. Some accept credit cards. For mail requests, use a check or money order payable to the specific office you are contacting.

eFileTexas is the mandatory electronic filing system for Maverick County district court civil cases. Attorneys and self-represented parties use this portal to submit new filings, which then become part of the public court record.

Cities in Maverick County

Eagle Pass is the county seat and the largest city in Maverick County. It is an active border city but does not have a population over 100,000, so no dedicated city page exists. All public records requests in Maverick County go through the offices in Eagle Pass.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Maverick County.