Find McMullen County Public Records

McMullen County is one of the least populated counties in Texas, with Tilden as the county seat and a total population near 700. Located in South Texas between San Antonio and Laredo, the county maintains public records including property deeds, court filings, marriage licenses, vital records, and other official documents at the courthouse. The County Clerk and District Clerk each hold different record types. The county is part of the 36th Judicial District. This page explains how to access and request public records from McMullen County offices and through statewide online systems.

County Clerk and Property Records

The McMullen County Clerk keeps the official county record. This includes property deeds, liens, plats, assumed name filings, marriage licenses, and birth and death records for events in the county. The office is at the McMullen County courthouse in Tilden, TX.

Because McMullen County has very limited staff due to its small population, it is strongly recommended to call before visiting. To request copies, contact the County Clerk at the McMullen County courthouse. Plain copies are $1 per page. Certified copies are $1 per page plus $5. Birth certificates are $23 and death certificates are $21. Mail requests are a practical option given the remote location. Include a check or money order and a clear written description of what you need.

McMullen County is in the Eagle Ford Shale region, so oil and gas lease filings and mineral rights records are common types of documents in the county record. The McMullen County Appraisal District holds separate ownership and valuation data for property tax purposes. Both sources together give a full picture of land and mineral ownership in the county.

Court Records and District Clerk

McMullen County is served by the 36th Judicial District Court. The District Clerk handles filings for district-level civil, family law, and felony criminal cases. Given the county's very small population, case volume is low but the same rules apply as in any other Texas county.

re:SearchTX is the free statewide Texas court records portal. Search McMullen County cases by name or case number. The portal is maintained by the Texas Office of Court Administration and covers most district and county courts statewide. Results show docket entries, party names, and event history.

New court filings in McMullen County use eFileTexas, the mandatory statewide e-filing platform for most civil cases. The District Clerk at the McMullen County courthouse can help with filing questions. Given the county's size, some matters may be handled with more flexibility for in-person filers.

Federal matters affecting McMullen County fall under the Southern District of Texas. Federal records are available through PACER at pacer.gov.

Public Information Act Requests

Under the Texas Public Information Act, any person can request records from McMullen County government offices. Submit a written request by email or mail. You do not need to give a reason. The county must respond within 10 business days.

If McMullen County wants to withhold records, it generally must seek an opinion from the Texas Attorney General's Open Government division before doing so. Given the very small size of county government in McMullen County, response times may occasionally vary, but your legal rights under the PIA are the same as in any Texas county.

Standard PIA copy fees are $0.10 per page for paper. Fee waivers are available in cases where public interest can be shown. If a request is improperly denied, you can request an AG ruling or pursue other legal remedies.

Record Fees and Statewide Resources

Standard fees for McMullen 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

Given the remote location of Tilden, statewide resources are especially useful here. Vital records are available from the Texas DSHS Vital Statistics office by mail or online. Statewide criminal history checks are at the Texas DPS Crime Records Service. For court records, re:SearchTX covers McMullen County cases.

The Texas State Library and Archives Commission holds historical records from across the state. For older documents from small counties like McMullen that may not be digitized locally, the state archive can be a valuable backup resource.

Cities in McMullen County

Tilden is the only incorporated community and the county seat of McMullen County. With a total county population near 700, no city in McMullen County meets the 100,000-population threshold for a dedicated city page. All residents use the county offices in Tilden for public records requests.

Nearby Counties

These counties border McMullen County.