Searching Irion County: what to expect
Irion County keeps a modest online footprint — just one of the 14 sources below is the county's own; the rest is statewide coverage. Texas courts search county by county, and Irion 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 co.irion.tx.us, covering general county records. One gap: property records aren't published by the county itself. Use the Texas property records page for those.
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Irion County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Texas state publishers on the review date. 5 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Irion County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Irion County, Texas — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
1,526
Population
Census estimate
647
Households
Census estimate
$54,708
Median income
Annual household
$149,600
Median home value
Census ACS
Mertzon
County seat
In Texas
Criminal records
1 source
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
3 sources
Vital records
1 source
Voter records
2 sources
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Irion County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Irion County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | 51st District Court Dockets 2021 - Irion County, Texas 25.0003 • General statutory county court jurisdiction. |
| Criminal records | Texas DPS — Crime Records |
| Wants & warrants | |
| Property records | Guadalupe County, Texas Data and Features - TaxNetUSA checkHuman.title - County Government Records |
| Vital records | Vital Records - Texas: Local History & Genealogy Resourc… |
| Professional licenses | TDLR Active License Search |
| Recorded documents | County Clerks Irion County Texas Comptroller Business Search |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Irion County. Sources reviewed June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Irion County Records
2026
Irion County court records portal verified
State court system links for Irion County verified against the Texas judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Irion County property records online
Irion County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
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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 Irion County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Irion County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Irion 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 Irion County Records
MYTH"Irion County maintains all criminal records."
FACTCriminal records for Irion County are held by the Texas state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
MYTH"Records sealed in Irion 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 Irion County data."
FACTOnly the official Texas state repository has verified, current Irion County data. Free sites often have stale data.
MYTH"The Irion County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
FACTThe Irion 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.co.irion.tx.us — Court records — official source
- www.dps.texas.gov — Criminal records — official source
- guides.loc.gov — Vital records — official source
- www.sos.state.tx.us — Voter records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Irion County & Texas Records
For records not specific to Irion 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 Irion County searches end up needing one of these:
About Irion County, Texas
Irion County is located in the West Texas Region of Texas. The county seat is Mertzon.
- Population: 1,526
- Households: 647
- Median household income: $54,708
- Median home value: $149,600
- Below poverty line: 7.4%
- Land area: 1,051.5 sq mi
- Population density: 1.5 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 1
- NCES schools indexed: 2
Texas Land Records | Multi-County Deed Search
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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.
Irion County
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Find your TAC Representatives, Population Bracket Data and More · 2020 Census Population
51st District Court Dockets 2021 - Irion County, Texas
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Family Dockets January February March April May June July August September October November December · Criminal Dockets January February March April May June July August September October November December
25.0003 • General statutory county court jurisdiction.
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County Courts at Law - 0 County Court 26.041-26.051 General county court jurisdiction. Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 2 2 precincts, 1 place each. Irion County District Courts - 1 51st 24.153 Also serves Coke, Schleicher, Sterling, and Tom Green counties.
Texas DPS — Crime Records
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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
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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 .
Irion County Voter Registration Figures
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Voter registration status, polling place, and ballot lookup.
Texas SOS – My Voter Portal
Official Free
Welcome to Irion County, Texas · Subdivision Regulations 2025
Vital Records - Texas: Local History & Genealogy Resource Guide - Research Guides at Library of Congress
Official Free
Compiled by reference specialists at the Library of Congress, this guide identifies key print and online resources for pursuing family history, as well as state, county and municipal historical research, for the state of Texas.
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.
TDLR Active License Search
Official Free
TDLR License Data Search (Active Licenses only) Search Help | Download License files | Download Other | Questions/Comments
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.
Texas Comptroller Business Search
Business, Voter & Other
The Texas Comptroller's taxable-entity search. Confirms a company's franchise-tax status, registered agent, and right to do business in Texas — often more current than the corporate filing itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Irion County?
Irion 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.
Are Texas marriage records public?
Marriage records in Texas are generally public — anyone can verify that a marriage occurred and request a non-certified copy. Certified copies (needed for legal purposes like name changes or immigration) may be restricted to the spouses, immediate family, or those with a court order.
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.