How to Search Starr County Records (Start Here)
Starr County maintains 2 searchable databases across its government offices.
- All court filings go through the District Clerk.
- For property ownership and values, check the Appraisal District.
- For marriage records, contact the County Clerk.
Important: District Clerk handles felonies/divorces, County Clerk handles property/marriages.
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Property & Tax
Property | CAD
Starr County Appraisal District real and mineral property records online, reports, description of the appraisal process. Address: Starr CAD, 100 N. FM 3167, Ste. 300, Rio Grande City, TX 78582-6211. Phone: 956-487-5613.
starrcad.org
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Business & Other
Official .gov
USDA - National Agricultural Statistics Service - 2017 Census of Agriculture - Volume 1, Chapter 1: State Level Data
nass.usda.gov
These databases link to official government portals — no middleman, no fees.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Starr County? ▼
Go to the District Clerk (felony/civil) / County Clerk (misdemeanor/probate) for court records in Starr County. For online case lookups, use re:SearchTX — it covers Texas District Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Starr 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 Starr County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Starr 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 Starr County records available online? ▼
Online access in Starr County is limited. We list 2 databases here. For most other records, you will need to contact the county offices directly by phone or in person.
What is the difference between the District Clerk and the County Clerk in Starr 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 Starr County? ▼
For court records, yes — re:SearchTX covers Starr County. For property and land records, you still need the County Clerk in Starr County directly.
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