Searching La Salle County: what to expect
Searches in La Salle County run on two layers: a few county-run sources (2 below) and Texas's statewide databases for everything else. For cases, go straight to co.la-salle.tx.us: Texas courts search county by county, and that's La Salle County's entry point. The standout local source is lasallecad.com, covering parcel and property-tax data. The county posts nothing for recorded documents, so that search runs through the statewide sources on our Texas recorded documents page.
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all La Salle County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Texas state publishers on the review date. 3 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
La Salle County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for La Salle County, Texas — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
6,679
Population
Census estimate
1,688
Households
Census estimate
$62,798
Median income
Annual household
$99,400
Median home value
Census ACS
Cotulla
County seat
In Texas
Criminal records
1 source
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
3 sources
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
see state portal
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
La Salle County Records at a Glance
| Record type | La Salle County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Dockets – 81st & 218th District Court COUNTY/ DISTRICT CLERK |
| Criminal records | Texas DPS — Crime Records |
| Wants & warrants | |
| Property records | FAQs – La Salle CAD – Official Site checkHuman.title - County Government Records |
| Vital records | Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) |
| Voter records | Texas SOS – My Voter Portal |
| Professional licenses | TDLR Active License Search |
| Recorded documents | Open Records Policy La Salle County Texas Comptroller Business Search |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for La Salle County. Sources reviewed June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — La Salle County Records
2026
La Salle County court records portal verified
State court system links for La Salle County verified against the Texas judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
La Salle County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for La Salle County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
La Salle County property records online
La Salle 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 La Salle County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the La Salle County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the La Salle 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 La Salle County Records
MYTH"La Salle County maintains all criminal records."
FACTCriminal records for La Salle County are held by the Texas state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
MYTH"Records sealed in La Salle 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 La Salle County data."
FACTOnly the official Texas state repository has verified, current La Salle County data. Free sites often have stale data.
MYTH"The La Salle County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
FACTThe La Salle 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
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — La Salle County & Texas Records
For records not specific to La Salle 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 La Salle County lookups:
About La Salle County, Texas
La Salle County is located in the South Texas Region of Texas. The county seat is Cotulla.
- Population: 6,679
- Households: 1,688
- Median household income: $62,798
- Median home value: $99,400
- Below poverty line: 28.0%
- Land area: 1,486.7 sq mi
- Population density: 4.5 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 2
- NCES schools indexed: 4
FAQs – La Salle CAD – Official Site
Official Free
You pay your property taxes to the local tax collector. The tax collector distributes funds to schools, cities, and other local governments. Local governments spend the funds on schools, roads, hospitals, police departments, fire departments, and other programs. County Appraisal Districts appraise the value of your property.
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.
COUNTY/ DISTRICT CLERK
Official Free
The county clerk also serves as the official records of both the county court and the commissioners court. As clerk of the county court, the county clerk also receives and is responsible for money paid in fines and fees and for the payment of juror fees. The county clerk also is the custodian of a variety of other important public records, such as deeds and other instruments and birth and death certificates. The county clerk also issues marriage licenses.
La Salle County, Texas - Official Website
Free
Official public records resource for La Salle County, Texas. The jurisdiction's own terminology matters — use their record-type names when you ask. Public-records law applies here: what they hold, you can generally request.
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 .
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.
Texas SOS – My Voter Portal
Official Free
Texas's My Voter Portal. Confirm your registration, districts, and polling location — the official statewide check maintained by the Secretary of State.
TDLR Active License Search
Official Free
TDLR License Data Search (Active Licenses only) Search Help | Download License files | Download Other | Questions/Comments
Open Records Policy
Official Free
Texas Government Code, Chapter 552, gives you the right to access government records; and an officer for public information and the officer’s agent may not ask why you want them. All government information is presumed to be available to the public. Certain exceptions may apply to the disclosure of the information.
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 La Salle County?
La Salle 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 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 active warrant show up on a background check in Texas?
Yes. Active warrants in Texas appear on name-based criminal background checks through the Texas Department of Public Safety system the moment they are entered. Some employers also run a separate NCIC warrant query, which catches federal warrants as well.
Does a county sheriff have to honor ICE detainers?
No federal law forces a county to honor an ICE detainer. Multiple federal courts have ruled that detainers are non-binding requests. Some counties honor every detainer, others honor none, and many honor them only when ICE provides a judicial warrant. Policy is set at the county or sheriff level.