How to Search Ector County, Texas Records (Start Here)
Ector County, Texas — District Clerk for felonies/major civil, County Clerk for misdemeanors and recordings. CAD for property values.
Use the databases below based on the type of record you are searching.
Criminal & Court Records
Jail & Inmate Records
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Property & Tax Records
Property | CAD
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Ector County Appraisal District property databases, including real estate, business personal property, mineral property.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Ector County? ▼
Go to the District Clerk (felony/civil) / County Clerk (misdemeanor/probate) for court records in Ector County. For online case lookups, use re:SearchTX — it covers Texas District Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Ector 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 Ector County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Ector 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 Ector County records available online? ▼
Online access in Ector County is limited. We list 3 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 Ector 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 Ector County? ▼
For court records, yes — re:SearchTX covers Ector County. For property and land records, you still need the County Clerk in Ector County directly.
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