Reviewed and updated October 9, 2026 by the SearchSystems.net editorial team. Every office link was opened and checked against the office's own site between September 23, 2026 and September 30, 2026.
Cuero, Texas, in DeWitt County, has about 8,200 residents (2024 Census Bureau estimate). The title to a parcel in Cuero is in the deed records of the County Clerk and its taxable value is set by the Appraisal District; what is built on it is a matter for the city. This guide says who keeps each record and where the page for each office is.
This guide covers deeds, assessed values, city permits and records, evictions and court cases, records requests, directory links and common questions.
Related guides: Cuero public records, DeWitt County property records, Cuero arrest records, Cuero warrants, Cuero inmate search, Cuero criminal records, Texas arrest records and Texas inmate search.
Deeds, Mortgages and Liens in Cuero
Who owns a parcel in Cuero and what it sold for are in the deed records of the County Clerk, with every lien or mortgage against the land.
SearchSystems opened and checked the County Clerk's page at co.dewitt.tx.us/page/county.clerk (page title: County Clerk | DeWitt County, Texas), phone 361-275-0864, Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m., which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 23, 2026.
Assessed Values and the Tax Roll in Cuero
The Appraisal District sets the value each parcel in Cuero is taxed on and keeps the parcel maps. Texas property is appraised by a separate appraisal district, not a county assessor, and a homestead's appraised value for tax can rise no more than 10 percent a year.
SearchSystems opened and checked the Appraisal District's page at co.dewitt.tx.us/page/county.assessor.collector (page title: Tax Assessor-Collector | DeWitt County, Texas), phone 361-275-0879, 102 N Clinton St, Ste 130 Cuero, TX 77954, Monday Thru Friday 8 AM - 4:45 PM, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 23, 2026.
Permits and City Records in Cuero
Building permits, zoning and code cases are the city's own. For Cuero, SearchSystems opened and checked the city hall page at cityofcuero.com/175/Mayor-City-Council (page title: Mayor & City Council | Cuero, TX), phone 361-275-3476, 212 E Main St. Cuero, TX 77954, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 26, 2026.
Evictions and Court Cases About Land in Cuero
An eviction is a court case in the County Courts and Justice Courts, and so is a foreclosure, a lien dispute or a quiet title suit, in the DeWitt County District Court; the court file is public unless sealed.
The court records page SearchSystems verified for the county is at co.dewitt.tx.us/page/district.clerk, phone 361-275-0931.
Asking a County Office for a Record
Under the Texas Public Information Act a county office must answer a request within 10 business days, and it may charge the copy rates set by the Attorney General, plus labor for large requests.
More Official Property and Land Records Pages for DeWitt County
The SearchSystems directory, online since 1997, lists the official pages for DeWitt County and Texas. These property pages from its DeWitt County listing were opened again on October 1, 2026 and each one still answers:
- Useful Links (dewittcad.org)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who records deeds in Cuero?
The County Clerk, at co.dewitt.tx.us/page/county.clerk, phone 361-275-0864. Deeds, mortgages and liens on land in Cuero are filed there, and the Appraisal District (co.dewitt.tx.us) has the assessment records.
Who sets the assessed value of a property in Cuero?
The Appraisal District, whose page SearchSystems verified is at co.dewitt.tx.us.
Where are evictions from Cuero filed?
In the County Courts and Justice Courts. The file is public unless the court seals it.
How is property assessed in Texas?
Texas property is appraised by a separate appraisal district, not a county assessor, and a homestead's appraised value for tax can rise no more than 10 percent a year.
Is this the official Cuero website?
No. SearchSystems.net is an independent public records guide, online since 1997. It links to the official city, county, court and state offices described above and does not hold records, charge for them or take requests.