How to Search Hockley 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 Hockley County. Most records require contacting the offices directly.
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Hockley County Government
Official government website of Hockley County, Texas.
co.hockley.tx.us
Every link below goes directly to a government source.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Hockley County? ▼
Go to the District Clerk (felony/civil) / County Clerk (misdemeanor/probate) for court records in Hockley County. For online case lookups, use re:SearchTX — it covers Texas District Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Hockley 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 Hockley County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Hockley 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 Hockley County records available online? ▼
Most records in Hockley County are not available online. Contact the county offices directly. Check the Texas state page for statewide search tools that may include Hockley County.
What is the difference between the District Clerk and the County Clerk in Hockley 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 Hockley County? ▼
For court records, yes — re:SearchTX covers Hockley County. For property and land records, you still need the County Clerk in Hockley County directly.
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