Searching Real County: what to expect
Real County is an offline county in practice. What's indexed below is mostly Texas's statewide infrastructure — for anything the state doesn't hold, the county offices themselves are the record. Texas courts search county by county, and Real County has no public online docket listed — case records mean the clerk's office, or the statewide options on the Texas court records page.
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Real County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Texas state publishers on the review date. 3 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Real County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Real County, Texas — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
2,772
Population
Census estimate
992
Households
Census estimate
$46,842
Median income
Annual household
$258,000
Median home value
Census ACS
Leakey
County seat
In Texas
Criminal records
1 source
Court records
1 source
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
2 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
Real County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Real County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | AR 97: Subject-Matter Jurisdiction of the Courts |
| Criminal records | Texas DPS — Crime Records |
| Wants & warrants | |
| Property records | Help Texas Land Records Real Property Official Records Search |
| Vital records | Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) |
| Voter records | Texas SOS – My Voter Portal |
| Professional licenses | TDLR Active License Search |
| Recorded documents | County Clerks Real County Sales Taxpayer Search |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Real County. Sources reviewed June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Real County Records
2026
Real County court records portal verified
State court system links for Real County verified against the Texas judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Real County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Real County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Real County property records online
Real 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 Real County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Real County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Real 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 Real County Records
MYTH"Real County maintains all criminal records."
FACTCriminal records for Real County are held by the Texas state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
MYTH"Records sealed in Real 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 Real County data."
FACTOnly the official Texas state repository has verified, current Real County data. Free sites often have stale data.
MYTH"The Real County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
FACTThe Real 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
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Real County & Texas Records
For records not specific to Real 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 Real County lookups:
About Real County, Texas
Real County is located in the South Texas Region of Texas. The county seat is Leakey.
- Population: 2,772
- Households: 992
- Median household income: $46,842
- Median home value: $258,000
- Below poverty line: 24.5%
- Land area: 699.2 sq mi
- Population density: 4.0 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 2
- NCES schools indexed: 3
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.
Cass County Records Available on Microfilm from East Texas A&M University | Texas State Library
Official Free
Local-history and genealogy holdings for Real County — older records and obituary indexes often surface here first. Confirm details with the official property and tax office before relying on them.
Hill County Tax Office | TxDMV.gov
Official Free
County tax assessor-collector offices provide most vehicle title and registration services, including: Many counties allow you to renew your vehicle registration and change your address online. Some counties allow renewals at substations or subcontractors, such as participating grocery stores.
Lee County Records Available on Microfilm from Texas A&M University - College Station | Texas State Library
Official Free
DEED RECORD (TRANSCRIBED FROM BASTROP AND FAYETTE COUNTIES), 1837-1878 Reel 1435192 1838-1878 Vol. A (to page 201) Reel 1435193 1838-1878 Vol. A (from page 200) 1837-1874 Vol. B 1862-1874 Vol.
Polk County Clerk Official Public Records | TexasFile
Official Free
The clerk's office is the record hub for Real County — filings, indexes, and copy requests. It sits outside government; official offices remain the record of authority.
Real County, Texas
Official Free
WELCOME TO REAL COUNTY · Please be advised that if you sustained storm-related damage during the March 10, 2026 storm, you may report it at https://damage.tdem.texas.gov by clicking the March 5th-Severe Weather link
AR 97: Subject-Matter Jurisdiction of the Courts
Official Free
Two statutory probate courts have title to real or personal property: Probate Court No. 1 of Bexar County 25.0173 · Probate Court No. 2 of Bexar County 25.0173 · Forty-eight county courts at law have concurrent jurisdiction with the district court in family law matters, appeals of decisions of the Texas Workers'
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
WELCOME TO REAL COUNTY · Please be advised that if you sustained storm-related damage during the March 10, 2026 storm, you may report it at https://damage.tdem.texas.gov by clicking the March 5th-Severe Weather link
TDLR Active License Search
Official Free
Privacy and Security Policy | Accessibility | Open Records Policy | Link Policy Compact with Texans | Report Suspected Fraud, Waste, or Abuse | Texas.gov | Statewide Search Border Programs Team | Texas Transparency | Texas Veterans Portal | Contact TDLR
Easement & Right-of-way Agents
Official Free
The Employee Information System (EIS) application is no longer available effective May 31, 2025. Please contact your agency Human Resource or Payroll representative for any questions or inquiries · Search for and verify the status of Texas Sales and Use Tax permits.
Legal Terms of Use and Disclaimer of Liability - ARELLO
Official Free
The information contained in the database at this site is collected from various public and private sources, including the National Association of REALTORS and various government databases. It is not intended as nor is it a comprehensive listing of all real estate practitioners.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Real County?
Real County court cases are searchable through the AR 97: Subject-Matter Jurisdiction of the Courts portal: https://www.txcourts.gov/All_Archived_documents/JudicialInformation/pubs/AR97/subject.htm. Texas also operates a state-level case lookup through the re:SearchTX system. For federal matters, see PACER.
What's the difference between sealing and expunging a record in Texas?
In Texas, a sealed record is hidden from public view but still exists and remains visible to law enforcement, licensing boards, and some employers. An expunged record is treated by Texas law as if it never happened — though FBI and federal records may persist regardless of state action. The relief process runs through the sentencing court.
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 do I find someone in ICE custody?
Use the ICE Online Detainee Locator System (locator.ice.gov). You can search by A-number (alien registration number) or by biographical information (name, country of birth, date of birth). The system covers adult detainees currently in ICE custody.