Reviewed and updated October 9, 2026 by the SearchSystems.net editorial team.
Brazos County, Texas, has about 250,000 residents (2024 Census Bureau estimate). The title to a parcel in Brazos County 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 or the county. This guide says who keeps each record and where the page for each office is.
This guide covers deeds, assessed values, city permits, evictions and court cases, records requests and common questions.
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Deeds, Mortgages and Liens in Brazos County
Deeds, mortgages, liens and easements that affect title to land in Brazos County are recorded by the County Clerk, which indexes them by name and sells copies.
SearchSystems opened and checked the County Clerk's page at brazoscountytx.gov/QuickLinks.aspx?CID=20 (page title: Quick Links, County Clerk), a site that blocks automated checks (HTTP 403), so open it in a browser.
Assessed Values and the Tax Roll in Brazos County
The Appraisal District sets the value each parcel in Brazos County 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 brazoscountytx.gov/181/GIS (page title: GIS | Brazos County, TX), a site that blocks automated checks (HTTP 403), so open it in a browser.
Permits and City Records in the Cities of Brazos County
Building permits, zoning and code cases inside a city are the city's own records. The cities in Brazos County with a SearchSystems guide to their offices, with the city page SearchSystems verified:
- College Station: the city hall page SearchSystems verified is at cstx.gov/parks-recreation-culture/facilities-and-rentals/city-hall-..., phone 979.764.2625 (verified September 25, 2026).
- Bryan: the city hall page SearchSystems verified is at bryantx.gov/city-managers-office/policies-procedures, phone 979-209-5100 (verified September 25, 2026).
Evictions and Court Cases About Land in Brazos County
Court cases about land from Brazos County, evictions among them, are filed in the County Courts and Justice Courts or the Brazos County District Court.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who records deeds in Brazos County?
The County Clerk.
Who sets the assessed value of a property in Brazos County?
The Appraisal District.
Where are evictions from Brazos County 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 Brazos County website?
No. SearchSystems.net is an independent public records guide, online since 1997. It links to the official county, court and state offices described above and does not hold records, charge for them or take requests.