How to Search Travis County Public Records
Travis County is home to Austin (1.36M residents), the Texas state capital — 20 cities across 1,022 sq mi of Central Texas Hill Country.
- Court cases (District): District Clerk — traviscountytx.gov/district-clerk — civil, family, felony cases.
- County Clerk records: Travis County Clerk — countyclerk.traviscountytx.gov/departments/recording/search-copies-of-records — deeds, marriages.
- Jail / inmate: Sheriff's Office — tcsheriff.org — current jail population.
- Vital records: County Clerk Vital Stats — countyclerk.traviscountytx.gov/departments/recording/vital-stats — birth & death.
- Property: Travis Central Appraisal District (TCAD) — traviscad.org — parcels and values.
Population
1.36M
Cities
20
Square Miles
1,022
Founded
1840
Departments
40+
Searching Travis County: what to expect
Travis County does more online than most: 6 county-run sources below, which keeps courthouse trips to a minimum. The county docket is online at odysseyweb.traviscountytx.gov — one of the more useful local sources, since Texas has no single statewide court search. Two local sources do most of the work — countyclerk.traviscountytx.gov for general county records, tax-office.traviscountytx.gov for parcel and property-tax data. One gap: criminal records aren't published by the county itself. Use the Texas criminal records page for those.
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Travis County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Texas state publishers on the review date. 5 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Travis County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Travis County, Texas — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
1,363,767
Population
Census estimate
538,109
Households
Census estimate
$92,731
Median income
Annual household
$444,800
Median home value
Census ACS
Austin
County seat
In Texas
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
5 sources
Vital records
1 source
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
1 source
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Travis County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Travis County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Smart Search - Travis County Odyssey Portal Criminal Docket Search |
| Criminal records | Find an Inmate | Travis County Sheriff's Office, Texas Crime Records Reports and Statistical Information | Departme… |
| Wants & warrants | |
| Vital records | Marriage License - Travis County Clerk |
| Voter records | Texas SOS – My Voter Portal |
| Professional licenses | DBAs - Travis County Clerk |
| Recorded documents | County Clerks Travis County Homepage | Travis County, Texas Meetings and Official Notices - Travis County Clerk |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Travis County. Sources reviewed June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Travis County Records
2026
Travis County court records portal verified
State court system links for Travis County verified against the Texas judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Travis County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Travis County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Travis County property records online
Travis 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 Travis County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Travis County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Travis 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 Travis County Records
MYTH"Travis County maintains all criminal records."
FACTCriminal records for Travis County are held by the Texas state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
MYTH"Records sealed in Travis 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 Travis County data."
FACTOnly the official Texas state repository has verified, current Travis County data. Free sites often have stale data.
MYTH"The Travis County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
FACTThe Travis 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
- odysseyweb.traviscountytx.gov — Court records — official source
- www.dps.texas.gov — Criminal records — official source
- tax-office.traviscountytx.gov — Property records — official source
- countyclerk.traviscountytx.gov — Vital records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Travis County & Texas Records
For records not specific to Travis 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:
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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
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About Travis County, Texas
Travis County is located in the Central Texas Region of Texas. The county seat is Austin.
- Households: 538,109
- Median household income: $92,731
- Median home value: $444,800
- Below poverty line: 11.3%
- Population density: 1,371.6 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 32
- NCES schools indexed: 260
Recording Search + Copies of Records - Travis County Clerk
Official Free
Recording Marriage License Domestic Partnerships DBAs Real Property Search + Copies of Records Meetings and Official Notices Birth and Death Records Resources
Property taxes, current
Official Free
Property assessment records for Travis County, Texas. Pair it with the recorder's index — values here, the deeds themselves there. Records show assessed values, property characteristics, and several years of history.
Foreclosed properties
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This is not a warranty deed and serves only to tell you the ownership held by the tax lawsuit defendants. The lawsuit is part of the foreclosure process, allowing the county to receive a judgment from the court that it can sell the property for delinquent taxes.
Property Tax System | Travis Central Appraisal District
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TCAD does not accept property tax payments. If you have any questions or concerns about these issues, please contact the Travis County Tax Office. Several types of local governments may tax your property.
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.
About | Travis Central Appraisal District
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We approach our activities with of Travis County while striving to be the premier CAD in the state by being an innovative and knowledgeable workforce. Appraise fairly, efficiently, and effectively, balancing the needs of both taxpayers and taxing units by adhering to the Texas Property Tax
Travis County Tax Office
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The Tax Office collects fees for a variety of State and local government agencies and proudly registers voters in Travis County!
Smart Search - Travis County Odyssey Portal
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Court case information for Travis County, Texas. Juvenile, adoption, and sealed matters are excluded by rule everywhere. The docket is the official chronology; news accounts and third-party sites derive from it.
Criminal Docket Search
Official Free
The Travis County Criminal Courts provide the following application to search current and future District and County Court Criminal settings.
Warrant Payments | Travis County, Texas
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Travis County Constable, Precinct 2 10409 Burnet Road, Suite 150 Austin, TX 78758 · Please be aware that, if you have an outstanding warrant, you may be arrested until the payment is received and posted. Come by our offices at 10409 Burnet Road, Suite 150, Austin TX 78758.
Travis County Dockets
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Case records from the Texas courts serving Travis County surface through this system. Confirm details with the official criminal record office before relying on them.
Search Dockets - Travis County Clerk
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Court case information for Travis County — dockets, hearing dates, and case lookups. It sits outside government; official offices remain the record of authority.
Warrant Search | Travis County Sheriff's Office, Texas
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The sheriff's side of Travis County record-keeping — bookings, incident reports, and records requests start here. It sits outside government; official offices remain the record of authority.
Find an Inmate | Travis County Sheriff's Office, Texas
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No warranty is expressed or implied as to the accuracy or completeness of the data. Individuals obtaining information from this website should verify accuracy before reliance upon or use of this data.
Crime Records Reports and Statistical Information | Department of Public Safety
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The Crime in Texas - Quarterly Trends reports provide a comprehensive examination of crime data for agencies across all regions of the state, with a primary focus on index crimes, which encompass a range of serious offenses including Murder, Aggravated Assault, Human Trafficking, Rape, Arson, Robbery, Larceny/Theft, Burglary, and Motor Vehicle Theft. These are statistical reports that include annual counts of Arrests and annual counts of Convictions broken down by County and by Offense.
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 .
Marriage License - Travis County Clerk
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Recording Marriage License Domestic Partnerships DBAs Real Property Search + Copies of Records Meetings and Official Notices Birth and Death Records Resources Both parties must appear together at the county clerk’s office located at Civil Family Courthouse 1700 Guadalupe St.
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.
Register to vote
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Pick up an application at any Austin-area Public Library, U.S. Postal Service office or state office locations for the departments of public safety and health and human services located in Travis County. Your registration is effective in the precinct of your address 30 days after we receive your application. We will mail your voter registration certificate within 30 days. If you move within Texas or change your name, update your voter registration online.
DBAs - Travis County Clerk
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The clerk's office is the record hub for Travis County — filings, indexes, and copy requests. If a link breaks, the office homepage at countyclerk.traviscountytx.gov carries the new path.
TDLR Active License Search
Official Free
TDLR License Data Search (Active Licenses only) Search Help | Download License files | Download Other | Questions/Comments
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.
CC Resources - Travis County Clerk
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This office answers most records requests in Travis County. Confirm details with the official voter and election office before relying on them.
Texas | County Voter Registrar Directory
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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.
Meetings and Official Notices - Travis County Clerk
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Recording Marriage License Domestic Partnerships DBAs Real Property Search + Copies of Records Meetings and Official Notices Birth and Death Records Resources Foreclosure Notices Non-tax foreclosure notices are filed with the County Clerk .
Case Information & Records | Travis County, Texas
Business, Voter & Other
Court case information for Travis County, Texas. Judgment and disposition entries here are what background screeners verify against. Civil, criminal, probate, and traffic divisions may index separately — check each if a search runs dry.
Welcome - Travis County Clerk Web Access
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The County Clerk's Office, Travis County, Texas provides this web site as a public service. Information available on this web site is collected, maintained, and provided solely for the convenience of the public users. While every effort is made to assure that this information is accurate the ...
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Travis County?
Travis County court cases are searchable through the Smart Search - Travis County Odyssey Portal portal: https://odysseyweb.traviscountytx.gov/Portal/Home/Dashboard/29. Texas also operates a state-level case lookup through the re:SearchTX system. For federal matters, see PACER.
Does an arrest show up on a background check before conviction in Texas?
Yes — in Texas, an arrest can appear on a name-based background check from the moment of booking, even before any court ruling. Whether it appears on an employment screening depends on the type of check (name-based vs. fingerprint-based) and how recent the arrest is.
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.
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.