Access Presidio County Public Records

Presidio County public records are held by the County Clerk and District Clerk in Marfa, the county seat in the remote Trans-Pecos region of far West Texas. These offices maintain court case files, property deeds, deed of trust instruments, marriage licenses, and other official county documents. Records are available in person at the Marfa courthouse, with limited online access through state court portals. This guide covers how to find and request public records from Presidio County offices.

Presidio County Clerk

The County Clerk in Marfa is the primary records keeper for Presidio County. This office maintains deed records, plats, marriage licenses, assumed name filings, and commissioners court minutes. Presidio County borders Mexico, and the county seat of Marfa is also a well-known arts destination in far West Texas.

In-person access is available at the Presidio County Courthouse in Marfa, TX during business hours. Because of the county's remote location, many requestors submit records requests by mail. Be specific about the record type, party names, and date range when writing in.

• Address: Presidio County Courthouse, Marfa, TX 79843
• Plain copies: $1 per page
• Certified copies: $1 per page plus $5 per document
• Birth certificates: $23
• Death certificates: $21

Online access to Presidio County records is very limited. Most searches require in-person or mail access. The county's small population means staff can usually handle straightforward requests without delay.

Presidio County District Clerk

The District Clerk manages records for the 394th Judicial District Court. This court handles felony criminal cases, civil suits, and family law matters for Presidio County. With a small population, the court docket is lighter than in urban counties, but all standard case records are maintained and available.

District court records are public. You can search cases at the Presidio County Courthouse in Marfa or use re:SearchTX to look up cases online by name or case number.

• Address: Presidio County Courthouse, Marfa, TX 79843
• Jurisdiction: 394th District Court
• Records: civil, criminal, family law

Attorneys practicing in Presidio County district court use eFileTexas for electronic filing. The system is statewide and covers all Texas district courts including those serving small rural counties.

Public Information Act Requests

Presidio County must comply with the Texas Public Information Act. Any person can request records without providing a reason. You do not need to be a Texas resident. The request should be submitted in writing -- a letter or email works.

The county has 10 business days to respond. Disputed records require a ruling from the Texas Attorney General before they can be withheld. Most standard county records are open and released without challenge.

Fees and Processing Times

Standard Texas copy fees apply. Plain copies cost $1 per page. Certified copies are $1 per page plus $5 per document. PIA paper copy requests are billed at $0.10 per page.

• Standard copies: $1/page
• Certified copies: $1/page + $5 per document
• PIA paper copies: $0.10/page
• Birth certificates: $23
• Death certificates: $21
• PIA response deadline: 10 business days

Mail requests are often the most practical option for people not near Marfa. Include a check for estimated copy costs and a self-addressed stamped envelope. The clerk will return any overpayment or contact you if the cost differs.

Texas Public Information Act

The Texas Public Information Act is codified in Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Visit the statute page to review the text of the law, which covers who can request records, what is exempt, and how agencies must respond.

The statute outlines the rights of the public and the obligations of government agencies at all levels, including small rural counties like Presidio. If a county agency denies a request improperly, the PIA gives you a path to challenge that decision through the AG's office. Most routine county records -- deeds, court filings, marriage licenses -- are covered and must be released on request.

Presidio County is in the Western District of Texas, Pecos Division. Federal cases from this area are filed in Pecos, Texas and are searchable through PACER at pacer.gov. Presidio, the town on the Mexico border, is across the river from Ojinaga, Chihuahua.

Property Records

Land records in Presidio County include deeds, ranch leases, grazing permits, and the occasional mineral lease. The county is primarily ranching and rural land. All real property transactions are recorded with the county clerk in Marfa. Because of the large ranch parcels common in this area, records often reference survey numbers and abstract designations rather than street addresses.

The Presidio County Appraisal District maintains ownership and valuation data. This is a useful starting point for identifying a current landowner before pulling the full deed chain from the clerk.

Criminal Records

Criminal records from Presidio County courts are public. Felony case files are maintained by the district clerk, and misdemeanor records are with the county court. Expunged records are sealed and unavailable to the public. For certified statewide criminal history reports, use the DPS Crime Records Service.

Cities in Presidio County

Marfa is the county seat of Presidio County. Presidio is another significant community in the county. Neither city meets the 100,000 population threshold for a dedicated city records page. For all Presidio County records, use the clerk offices in Marfa listed above.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Presidio County.