Wilson County Public Records
Wilson County public records are maintained by the County Clerk and District Clerk in Floresville, the county seat in South Texas southeast of San Antonio. These offices hold property deeds, court case files, marriage licenses, and other official documents filed with the county. In-person requests are accepted at the Floresville courthouse, and mail requests are also an option. Some court records are searchable through the Texas online case portal. This page explains how to access public records in Wilson County, which offices maintain them, and what options exist for requesting copies from this growing South Texas county.
Wilson County Overview
County Clerk Records
The Wilson County Clerk in Floresville keeps the official county records. As a growing county in the San Antonio metro area, Wilson County sees a high volume of property transactions. Property deeds are recorded here when real estate changes hands. Mortgages, liens, easements, and releases are also filed. The Clerk indexes all documents by party name, allowing searches by grantor or grantee. This is how you trace the ownership history of land or find all recorded activity for a specific person in Wilson County.
Marriage licenses, assumed name filings, and Commissioners Court minutes are also on file. County Court case records for misdemeanor matters and probate proceedings are filed with the Clerk as well. These are public records.
Visit the Wilson County Courthouse in Floresville or submit a mail request. Copies cost $1 per page. Certified copies are $1 per page plus $5. Check whether the County Clerk's website offers online search options before making a trip.
District Court Records
The Wilson County District Clerk maintains records for the district courts. These courts handle felony criminal cases, large civil suits, family law matters including divorce and custody, and juvenile cases. The District Clerk files and keeps all case documents, orders, and final judgments. These are public records unless a judge has sealed them.
Search Wilson County court records at re:SearchTX. This free statewide portal from the Texas Office of Court Administration lets you look up cases by name or case number. It is a fast way to find basic case information without traveling to Floresville.
For more detailed records or certified copies, contact the Wilson County District Clerk in Floresville directly.
Property Records and Appraisal
The Wilson County Appraisal District sets assessed values for all taxable property in the county. Their records include current ownership, property type, acreage, and valuations. These are public records. Contact the Appraisal District or visit their website for owner lookups and parcel data. With growth from the San Antonio metro spreading into Wilson County, the Appraisal District is an important resource for verifying ownership and tracking property values.
For deed records and lien history, go to the County Clerk. Both offices serve different roles in the property records system. Use both for complete research on any Wilson County property.
Texas courts use eFileTexas for electronic filing. Court structure information is at txcourts.gov.
The Texas AG open government page provides important resources for public records requests.
The Texas Attorney General enforces open records law across Texas and provides help for residents seeking records from Wilson County or other government bodies.
Open Records Requests
The Texas Public Information Act gives you the right to request records from Wilson County government. Write a request and submit it to the appropriate office. The agency must respond in 10 business days. Records can only be withheld with Texas Attorney General approval. Get help 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 Wilson 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 Floresville. For statewide vital records, visit Texas DSHS Vital Statistics.
Cities in Wilson County
Floresville is the county seat of Wilson County. No cities in Wilson County exceed 100,000 residents.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Wilson County.