How to Search Brown County Records (Start Here)
Texas splits court duties: the District Clerk handles felonies and civil; the County Clerk handles misdemeanors, probate, and property recordings.
- Court records: District Clerk (felony/civil) / County Clerk (misdemeanor/probate). Search online through re:SearchTX.
- Deeds, mortgages, liens: County Clerk.
- Property values: County Appraisal District (CAD).
- Tax bills: County Tax Assessor-Collector.
- Marriage licenses: County Clerk.
Online access is limited for Brown County. Most records require contacting the offices directly.
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Property & Tax
Property | CAD
Brown County Appraisal District real, personal & business property records, automobiles, mobile homes, and minerals. Address: 403 Fisk Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801-2929. Phone: 325-643-5676.
esearch.brown-cad.org
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Court & Criminal
Official .gov
Court Calendar
Brown County District Court calendar for the current year.
browncountytx.gov
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Business & Other
Official .gov
Brown County
Brown County, Texas official website including contacts, officials, agencies, services, departments, programs, public notices, news, and more.
browncountytx.gov
Start your search with the databases listed here.
Criminal & Court Records
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Brown County? ▼
Go to the District Clerk (felony/civil) / County Clerk (misdemeanor/probate) for court records in Brown County. For online case lookups, use re:SearchTX — it covers Texas District Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Brown 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 Brown County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Brown 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 Brown County records available online? ▼
Online access in Brown County is limited. We list 2 databases here. For most other records, you will need to contact the county offices directly by phone or in person.
What is the difference between the District Clerk and the County Clerk in Brown 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.
Is there a statewide search that covers Brown County? ▼
For court records, yes — re:SearchTX covers Brown County. For property and land records, you still need the County Clerk in Brown County directly.
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