Population
876K
County Seat
El Paso
Libraries
15
Schools
254
Searching El Paso County: what to expect
Searches in El Paso County run on two layers: a few county-run sources (1 below) and Texas's statewide databases for everything else. Texas courts search county by county, and El Paso County has no public online docket listed — case records mean the clerk's office, or the statewide options on the Texas court records page. The standout local source is elpasocad.org, covering parcel and property-tax data. One gap: criminal records aren't published by the county itself. Use the Texas criminal records page for those. Anything not online lives with the county offices in El Paso.
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Edited by SearchSystems Editorial Team — verified against official government sources. About our editorial process.
Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all El Paso County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Texas state publishers on the review date. 4 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
El Paso County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for El Paso County, Texas — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
875,784
Population
Census estimate
292,580
Households
Census estimate
$55,417
Median income
Annual household
$153,600
Median home value
Census ACS
El Paso
County seat
In Texas
Criminal records
1 source
Court records
1 source
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
5 sources
Vital records
2 sources
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
1 source
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
El Paso County Records at a Glance
| Record type | El Paso County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | 25.0003 • General statutory county court jurisdiction. |
| Criminal records | Texas DPS — Crime Records |
| Wants & warrants | |
| Property records | About El Paso County, Texas Appraisal District Property Reco… El Paso Central Appraisal District - Home Page |
| Vital records | County of El Paso Texas - Births Jail Search - Public Access |
| Voter records | Texas SOS – My Voter Portal |
| Professional licenses | County of El Paso Texas - Official Public Records |
| Recorded documents | County Clerks Assumed Business Names Sales Taxpayer Search |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for El Paso County. Sources reviewed June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — El Paso County Records
2026
El Paso County court records portal verified
State court system links for El Paso County verified against the Texas judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
El Paso County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for El Paso County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
El Paso County property records online
El Paso County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
2026
FBI Identity History Summary (federal complement)
For records that may exist outside Texas, the FBI Identity History Summary at fbi.gov complements all county-level state records.
The 4-Step El Paso County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the El Paso County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the El Paso County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Texas statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Texas state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About El Paso County Records
MYTH"El Paso County maintains all criminal records."
FACTCriminal records for El Paso County are held by the Texas state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
MYTH"Records sealed in El Paso County are gone everywhere."
FACTSealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
MYTH"Free 'instant background' sites have El Paso County data."
FACTOnly the official Texas state repository has verified, current El Paso County data. Free sites often have stale data.
MYTH"The El Paso County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
FACTThe El Paso County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
MYTH"All county records older than 50 years are public."
FACTPartially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources and Official Record Portals
- www.txcourts.gov — Court records — official source
- www.dps.texas.gov — Criminal records — official source
- apps.epcountytx.gov — Vital records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — El Paso County & Texas Records
For records not specific to El Paso County, use Texas's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Texas statewide record systems:
- Texas Court Records →
- Texas Criminal Records →
- Texas Property Records →
- Texas Vital Records →
- Texas Voter Records →
- Texas Wants & Warrants →
- Texas Licenses →
- Texas Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Texas statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
Shortcuts for the most common El Paso County lookups:
About El Paso County, Texas
El Paso County is located in the westernmost corner of Texas. The county seat is El Paso.
- Households: 292,580
- Median household income: $55,417
- Median home value: $153,600
- Below poverty line: 19.5%
- Land area: 1,013.5 sq mi
- Population density: 864.1 people / sq mi
About El Paso County, Texas Appraisal District Property Record Search
Official Free
Property assessment records for El Paso County, Texas. This office sets the values that property taxes are billed on, and its data is public in every state. Search by owner, address, or parcel number; nearby sales are usually a click away.
El Paso Central Appraisal District
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El Paso Central Appraisal District is responsible for appraising all real and business personal property within El Paso County. The district appraises property according to the Texas Property Tax Code and the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practices (USPAP).
Selected Accounts For Payment - El Paso Property Tax Search
Official Free
Property assessment records for El Paso County, Texas. Building sketches and photos ride along with many property cards. Tax amounts and payment status typically link from the same record.
Texas Land Records | Multi-County Deed Search
Official Free
Shared search portal used by dozens of Texas county clerks for recorded land documents — deeds, mortgages, and liens in one interface. Pick the county first; index coverage and image years differ from clerk to clerk.
County of El Paso Texas - Official Public Records
Official Free
Indexes to El Paso County records are provided as a service to and for the convenience of the community. These indexes are no substitute for a professional or legal title and lien search.
County of El Paso Texas - Births
Official Free
Birth records are closed records 75 years after filing date. The El Paso County Clerk's Office maintains a database for births in El Paso County, Texas, only .
Jail Search - Public Access
Official Free
Welcome to the official Inmate Search system. This tool allows you to search for individuals currently held in custody within our detention facilities. Information provided includes booking details, charges, bond amounts, and housing location.
Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
Official Free
The Texas Department of State Health Services — custodian of birth and death records statewide and the agency behind Texas vital statistics. Certificate orders and eligibility rules start here.
25.0003 • General statutory county court jurisdiction.
Official Free
County Court 26.041-26.051 General county court jurisdiction. Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4 4 precincts, 1 place each.
Records Search | El Paso County, TX
Official Free
Foreclosures - Public Sales of Real Property relocated to El Paso County Coliseum every 1st Tuesday of the month beginning February 2021 until changed by the Commissioners Court. Note: The County Clerk's office is a recording agency only. For information about any properties, and/or issues concerning foreclosures, please contact the trustees as indicated on the notice. Oaths and Deputations - Search all Oaths and Deputations records available on our online database (County Clerk) Official Public Records - Deeds of Trust, Liens and other public documents (County Clerk)
Texas DPS — Crime Records
Official Free
Texas Department of Public Safety — Crime Records Service. Official statewide criminal-history check (CCH).
PublicSite Sor Public SORNA
Official Free
62.403(b), a person with a single reportable adjudication or conviction may apply to the Council on Sex Offender Treatment for an individual risk assessment .
County of El Paso Texas - Official Public Records
Official Free
Indexes to El Paso County records are provided as a service to and for the convenience of the community.
TDLR Active License Search
Official Free
TDLR License Data Search (Active Licenses only) Search Help | Download License files | Download Other | Questions/Comments
Texas SOS – My Voter Portal
Official Free
Stay updated with the latest news and information from El Paso County. Sign up for our newsletter and never miss an update! Sign Up Now... Marriage Licenses Birth Certificates Death Certificates Read on... Process your Vehicle Registration Online Read on... In the Texas Water Code, Section 16.315, the Legislature of the State of Texas has delegated the responsibility of local governmental units to adopt regulations designed to minimize flood losses.
Texas | County Voter Registrar Directory
Official Free
The Secretary of State's directory of county voter registrars — the office to contact about registration records in each of Texas's 254 counties. Addresses and phone numbers are kept current by the state.
Assumed Business Names
Official Free
Official El Paso County, Texas government source (apps.epcountytx.gov).
Sales Taxpayer Search
Business, Voter & Other
Look up any active Texas sales-tax permit holder by name or taxpayer number. Useful for confirming a business is real and collecting tax legitimately.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in El Paso County?
El Paso County court cases are searchable through the 25.0003 • General statutory county court jurisdiction. portal: https://www.txcourts.gov/All_Archived_documents/JudicialInformation/pubs/AR97/judad.htm. Texas also operates a state-level case lookup through the re:SearchTX system. For federal matters, see PACER.
Can my employer see a sealed record in Texas?
Generally, most private employers running a standard name-based check cannot see a sealed Texas record. However, government employers, law enforcement, schools, healthcare facilities, and any role requiring a fingerprint-based check can see sealed records under specific statutory exemptions. Confirm specifics with the sealing court.
Does an arrest show up on a background check before conviction in Texas?
Yes — in Texas, an arrest can appear on a name-based background check from the moment of booking, even before any court ruling. Whether it appears on an employment screening depends on the type of check (name-based vs. fingerprint-based) and how recent the arrest is.
Are Texas criminal records public?
Mostly yes. Texas's public-records law makes adult arrests, court filings, and conviction histories accessible to anyone unless a specific statutory exemption applies. Juvenile cases and sealed records are generally excluded by statute.