Swisher County Public Records

Swisher County public records are held by the County Clerk and District Clerk in Tulia, the county seat in the Texas Panhandle South Plains. These offices maintain property deeds, court case files, marriage licenses, and other official documents filed with the county. Tulia is the only location in the county for in-person record requests, and mail requests are also accepted. Some court records are searchable through the Texas online case portal. This page explains how to find and request public records from Swisher County offices, what types of documents are available, and how to submit requests to the right office.

County Clerk Records

The Swisher County Clerk in Tulia keeps official records for the county. Property deeds, mortgages, and liens are recorded here when real estate transactions occur. The Clerk indexes all documents by name so you can search by grantor or grantee. This lets you trace land ownership over time or find all recorded activity tied to a person or parcel in Swisher County.

Marriage licenses, business assumed name filings, and Commissioners Court minutes are also on file here. County Court case records for misdemeanor cases and probate proceedings are filed with the County Clerk as well. These records are public unless a court has ordered them sealed.

Copies cost $1 per page. Certified copies carry a $5 additional fee. Visit the Tulia courthouse in person or submit a mail request. Include document details and payment when mailing. Call the office first to confirm what records are available and current hours.

District Court Records

The Swisher County District Clerk handles records for the district courts. These courts cover felony criminal cases, large civil suits, family law matters, and juvenile cases. The District Clerk files and keeps all case documents, orders, and judgments.

Search Swisher County court records at re:SearchTX. This free portal from the Texas Office of Court Administration lets you look up cases by name or case number. It covers many Texas courts and is the fastest way to get basic case details.

For records not in the online system, contact the Swisher County District Clerk in Tulia directly.

Property Records

The Swisher County Appraisal District sets values for taxable property in the county. Their records include current ownership, land description, and assessed value. These are public. Contact the Appraisal District for owner lookups and parcel data.

For deed records and lien history, go to the County Clerk. Use both offices together for complete property research in Swisher County.

Texas courts use the statewide efile system at eFileTexas. Court structure information is at txcourts.gov.

The Texas Office of Court Administration manages courts statewide, as shown below.

The Texas Office of Court Administration provides guidance on court records and case management for courts in Swisher County and across Texas.

Open Records Requests

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

PIA copies are $0.10 per page. Certified copies cost $1 per page plus $5.

Vital Records

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

Cities in Swisher County

Tulia is the county seat of Swisher County. No cities in Swisher County exceed 100,000 residents.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Swisher County.