Texas Court Locations and Records
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Family cases in Texas are heard in the District Court, usually in the Family District Court. Divorce and custody ('SAPCR') are heard in the District Court; big counties have dedicated family district courts. Texas has hundreds of numbered district courts; a populous county has many, while several rural counties may share one.
The clerk's office is a different thing from the court itself. The clerk accepts filings, keeps the record, and collects fees, while judges and hearings belong to the court. For a filing question, the clerk is the right first call. The official Texas directory and case record search are below.
Official Texas court locators
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Texas judicial directory (Texas judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your area, with locations and contact details. https://www.txcourts.gov/judicial-directory/
re:SearchTX (Texas courts): Look up existing case records. Access is listed as mixed and the system is organized statewide. https://research.txcourts.gov/
Texas state courts website (Texas judicial branch): The official home of the Texas court system, with statewide rules, news, and links to every court. https://www.txcourts.gov
eFileTexas.gov (Tyler Technologies): Texas has one statewide e-filing system that works in every county, and people without lawyers are welcome to use it. E-filing is required for attorneys but optional for you, so paper filing with the district clerk also works. https://www.efiletexas.gov/
Texas court self-help resources (Texas courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own Texas family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://www.texaslawhelp.org
re:SearchTX: Free login required. Powered by the state e-filing database; some counties aren't fully loaded and large counties also run their own portals. Family documents are often access-restricted. https://research.txcourts.gov/
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Official link data for Texas was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.
Frequently asked questions
Which court hears family cases in Texas?
Family cases in Texas are heard in the District Court, usually in the Family District Court. Divorce and custody ('SAPCR') are heard in the District Court; big counties have dedicated family district courts. Texas has hundreds of numbered district courts; a populous county has many, while several rural counties may share one.
Can I look up an existing Texas case online?
re:SearchTX is the official search. Free login required. Powered by the state e-filing database; some counties aren't fully loaded and large counties also run their own portals. Family documents are often access-restricted.
Is the clerk the same as the court?
No. The clerk of court accepts filings, keeps records, and collects fees. Judges and hearings belong to the court itself. For filing questions, start with the clerk's office.