How to Search Cameron County, Texas Records (Start Here)
Cameron 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.
The official sources are listed below. Each one returns different data.
Criminal & Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
Court Dockets | Brownsville Municipal Court
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City of Brownsville in Cameron County dockets for Main Station, Southmost, and Westside municipal courts.
Court Dockets | Courts at Law
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Cameron County Courts at Law civil, criminal, and probate court dockets.
Court Dockets | District
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Cameron County 103rd, 107th, 138th, 197th, 357th, 404th, 444th, and 445th Judicial District Courts dockets and arraignments.
Court Payments
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Cameron County District Clerk, County Clerk, and Justice of the Peace online court payments.
Jail & Inmate Records
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Property & Tax Records
Property | CAD
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Central Appraisal District of Cameron County real and personal property database. Address: Cameron CAD, 2021 Amistad Dr., San Benito, TX 78586-2657.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Cameron County? ▼
Go to the District Clerk (felony/civil) / County Clerk (misdemeanor/probate) for court records in Cameron County. For online case lookups, use re:SearchTX — it covers Texas District Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Cameron 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 Cameron County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Cameron 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 Cameron County records available online? ▼
Cameron County has partial online coverage — 6 databases are listed on this page, covering court records, jail and inmate 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 Cameron 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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