Reagan County Public Records

Reagan County public records are held by the County Clerk and District Clerk in Big Lake, the county seat of this West Texas county in the Permian Basin region. 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 Big Lake courthouse, with limited online access through state court portals. This guide explains how to find and request public records from Reagan County offices.

County Clerk Records

The Reagan County Clerk in Big Lake keeps the official records for the county. Property deeds are recorded here when land is sold or transferred. Mortgages, liens, and release documents are filed as well. The Clerk indexes all recorded instruments by name, so you can search for any person's recorded property transactions in the county.

Marriage licenses are issued and recorded by the County Clerk. Business assumed name filings and Commissioners Court minutes are also on file. County Court records for misdemeanor cases and probate matters go through this office as well.

Copies of records cost $1 per page. Certified copies are $1 per page plus $5. Reagan County is rural with limited staff, so call ahead before visiting or mailing a request. Include document type, names, approximate dates, and payment when submitting by mail.

District Court Records

The Reagan County District Clerk handles records for district court proceedings. These include felony criminal cases, civil suits above the county court threshold, family law matters, and juvenile cases. All case documents, orders, and judgments are maintained by the District Clerk and are public unless sealed by court order.

Use re:SearchTX to search Reagan County court records online. This free statewide tool from the Texas Office of Court Administration lets you look up cases by name or case number. It is a convenient way to check for cases without driving to Big Lake.

For records not found online, contact the District Clerk's office directly. In very small counties, one staff person may handle both clerk functions.

Property Records

The Reagan County Appraisal District sets assessed values for taxable property. Their records include current ownership, land description, and valuations. These are public. Contact the Appraisal District for property owner lookups and value data. This is useful for checking who owns a parcel and what it is assessed at for tax purposes.

Deed and lien records are kept at the County Clerk's office. Use both sources for full property research. The Appraisal District has current ownership. The County Clerk has the full chain of recorded instruments going back in time.

For e-filing in Texas courts, use eFileTexas. The Texas court structure is explained at txcourts.gov.

The Texas eFile system handles court filings statewide and is shown below.

Electronic filing through eFileTexas is available for cases in Reagan County district courts and other participating courts statewide.

Open Records Requests

You can request records from Reagan County government under the Texas Public Information Act. Write a request describing what you need and submit it to the office that holds the records. The agency must respond in 10 business days. If records are withheld, the agency must seek approval from the Texas Attorney General. Learn more at texasattorneygeneral.gov/open-government.

PIA copy fees are $0.10 per standard page. Certified copies cost more and follow the clerk fee schedule.

Vital Records

Birth and death certificates from Reagan County are issued through Texas DSHS Vital Statistics. Certified birth certificates cost $23. Death certificates cost $21. Marriage licenses are recorded at the County Clerk's office in Big Lake. For statewide vital records, visit Texas DSHS Vital Statistics.

Cities in Reagan County

Big Lake is the only city in Reagan County. No cities in Reagan County exceed 100,000 residents.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Reagan County.