Searching Frio County: what to expect
Frio County keeps a modest online footprint — 2 of the 16 sources below are the county's own; the rest is statewide coverage. Texas courts search county by county, and Frio 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 county's own strong points: friocad.org covers parcel and property-tax data, and co.frio.tx.us handles the election side. The county posts nothing for criminal records, so that search runs through the statewide sources on our Texas criminal records page.
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Frio County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Texas state publishers on the review date. 5 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Frio County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Frio County, Texas — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
19,520
Population
Census estimate
4,709
Households
Census estimate
$56,042
Median income
Annual household
$98,000
Median home value
Census ACS
Pearsall
County seat
In Texas
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
1 source
Property records
3 sources
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
2 sources
Professional licenses
1 source
Recorded documents
1 source
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Frio County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Frio County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Dockets – 81st & 218th District Court 25.0003 • General statutory county court jurisdiction. |
| Criminal records | Frio County Jail Roster Lookup, TX, Inmate Search Texas DPS — Crime Records |
| Wants & warrants | Frio County Sheriff Office, TX, Arrest Warrants Search |
| Property records | Frio County Appraisal District checkHuman.title - County Government Records |
| Vital records | Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) |
| Voter records | Elections Information - Frio County, Texas Frio County, Texas - Elections Information |
| Professional licenses | County Clerk's Office | Frio County, TX |
| Recorded documents | Frio County Records Available on Microfilm from Texas State … |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Frio County. Sources reviewed June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Frio County Records
2026
Frio County court records portal verified
State court system links for Frio County verified against the Texas judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Frio County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Frio County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Frio County property records online
Frio 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 Frio County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Frio County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Frio 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 Frio County Records
MYTH"Frio County maintains all criminal records."
FACTCriminal records for Frio County are held by the Texas state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
MYTH"Records sealed in Frio 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 Frio County data."
FACTOnly the official Texas state repository has verified, current Frio County data. Free sites often have stale data.
MYTH"The Frio County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
FACTThe Frio 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
- 81-218.txcourts.gov — Court records — official source
- www.dps.texas.gov — Criminal records — official source
- www.co.frio.tx.us — Voter records — official source
- www.tsl.texas.gov — Recorded documents — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Frio County & Texas Records
For records not specific to Frio 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
Most Frio County searches end up needing one of these:
About Frio County, Texas
Frio County is located in the South Texas Region of Texas. The county seat is Pearsall.
- Population: 19,520
- Households: 4,709
- Median household income: $56,042
- Median home value: $98,000
- Below poverty line: 20.7%
- Land area: 1,133.5 sq mi
- Population density: 17.2 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 2
- NCES schools indexed: 7
Frio County Appraisal District
Official Free
The Frio County Appraisal District appraises property for ad valorem taxation of these taxing authorities. The administration of exemptions and special valuations authorized by the local entities and the State of Texas
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.
Dockets – 81st & 218th District Court
Official Free
Court case information for Texas. Civil, criminal, probate, and traffic divisions may index separately — check each if a search runs dry. Coverage is deepest for recent decades and thins out further back — check the stated start dates.
25.0003 • General statutory county court jurisdiction.
Official Free
County Courts at Law - 0 County Court 26.041-26.051 General county court jurisdiction. Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4 4 precincts, 1 place each. Frio County District Courts - 2 81st 24.183 218th 24.396 Also serve Atascosa, Karnes, La Salle, and Wilson counties.
Texas DPS — Crime Records
Official Free
The Crime Records Division of the Texas DPS — home of the state's conviction database, fingerprint services, and criminal history review. Start here for any official Texas background check question.
PublicSite Sor Public SORNA
Official Free
Under Art. 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 .
Elections Information - Frio County, Texas
Official Free
This is where Frio County handles voter registration records and election operations. It is an official government source.
Frio County, Texas - Elections Information
Official Free
Election administration for Frio County runs through this office, from voter rolls to results. If a link breaks, the office homepage at newtools.cira.state.tx.us carries the new path.
Texas SOS — My Voter Portal
Official Free
Texas Secretary of State — My Voter Portal: registration status, polling place lookup, and sample ballot.
Photographs | Frio County, TXGenWeb
Official Free
historical and genealogical records of Frio County, Texas; part of TXGenWeb & USGenWeb
Sheriff's Office | Frio County, TX
Free
Notice of Foreclosure Sale · Visit <strong>VINELink.com</strong> to check the custody status of your Offender
County Clerk's Office | Frio County, TX
Official Free
Day-to-day records for Frio County pass through the clerk's office reached here. It is an official government source.
TDLR Active License Search
Official Free
TDLR License Data Search (Active Licenses only) Search Help | Download License files | Download Other | Questions/Comments
Frio County Records Available on Microfilm from Texas State Library and Archives Commission | Texas State Library
Official Free
DEED RECORD, 1871-1874; 1876-1895 Index: For an index to the Deed Record, 1871-1889, request Reel 1035119. Note: Volume B of the Deed Record disappeared in June 1877 and is presumed lost. Reel 1035119 1871-1874 Vol. A 1876-1878 Vol. C Reel 1035120 1878-1879 Vol.
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.
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Frio County?
Frio County court cases are searchable through the Dockets – 81st & 218th District Court portal: https://81-218.txcourts.gov/dockets. Texas also operates a state-level case lookup through the re:SearchTX system. For federal matters, see PACER.
Can I find out if someone is divorced in Texas?
Yes. Search the court case index for the person's name in the county where they lived. Most Texas counties offer free online case-search portals. The state vital records office also issues divorce verifications for a fee.
How long does an arrest stay on my record in Texas if I wasn't convicted?
In Texas, an arrest stays on your record indefinitely unless you petition the court to seal or expunge it, even if charges were dropped or you were found not guilty. Texas's rules for clearing non-conviction records are stricter than for convictions — start with the Texas Department of Public Safety.
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.