How to Search Brazos County, Texas Records (Start Here)
Brazos County, Texas splits court records between the District Clerk (felonies, major civil, family) and County Clerk (misdemeanors, property recordings, vital records). Property values come from the Central Appraisal District — an independent agency.
- District Court: District Clerk for felony, civil, family, and juvenile cases.
- County Court: County Clerk for misdemeanors, probate, and county court-at-law.
- Property: Central Appraisal District (CAD) for values. County Clerk for recorded deeds.
- E-filing: eFileTexas.gov statewide.
Find the right database below — each covers a different record type.
Criminal & Court Records
Court Dockets | Bryan Municipal Court
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City of Bryan municipal court in Brazos County weekly dockets.
Court Dockets | District Courts
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Brazos County District Courts dockets from the 85th, 272nd, and 361st District Courts.
Court Records
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Brazos County Judicial Records, including criminal and civil court case records and hearings, and JP civil and criminal cases.
Property & Tax Records
Maps (GIS)
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Use this Geographic Information System (GIS) from Brazos County to view interactive maps of the area.
Property | CAD
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Brazos County Appraisal District real, auto, mineral, mobile home, and personal property. Address: Brazos County CAD, 1673 Briarcrest Dr. #A-101.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Brazos County? ▼
Go to the District Clerk (felony/civil) / County Clerk (misdemeanor/probate) for court records in Brazos County. For online case lookups, use re:SearchTX — it covers Texas District Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Brazos County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the County Clerk. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Appraisal District (CAD). For tax bills and payments, go to the County Tax Assessor-Collector.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Brazos County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Brazos County are issued by the County Clerk. Birth and death certificates are available from County Clerk (marriage) / DSHS (birth, death). Divorce records come from the court that granted the decree.
Are Brazos County records available online? ▼
Brazos County has partial online coverage — 5 databases are listed on this page, covering court records, and property records. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
What is the difference between the District Clerk and the County Clerk in Brazos County? ▼
Texas splits court duties between two clerks. The District Clerk handles felony criminal cases and civil cases filed in District Court. The County Clerk handles misdemeanors, probate, and records property documents like deeds and liens. For criminal matters, start with the District Clerk. For everything else, start with the County Clerk.
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