Austin Court Case Search
Austin court records are held by the Travis County District Clerk and County Clerk, along with the Austin Municipal Court for city-level cases. As the Texas state capital, Austin is also home to many state court offices and legal resources not found in other cities. Travis handles district court cases for Austin Court Case Search, including felony charges, civil lawsuits, and family law matters. Search the Travis portal at austin.tx.publicsearch.us or use re:SearchTX for a statewide search. Municipal court records for Austin Court Case Search are kept separately by the city.
Austin Overview
Travis County Handles Austin Court Filings
Austin is the county seat of Travis County. All district court filings for Austin go through Travis County. The Travis County District Clerk handles felony criminal cases, civil suits above $200,000, and family law matters. Civil cases are filed at 1700 Guadalupe Street, Austin, TX 78701. Criminal matters go to 501 W. 11th Street. The main District Clerk office is at 1000 Guadalupe Street. The Travis County Clerk Dyana Limon-Mercado manages misdemeanor cases, probate, and official county records. Her office is at (512) 854-9188. For full details on the Travis County court system, see the Travis County Court Records page.
| District Clerk | Velva L. Price |
|---|---|
| Main Address | 1000 Guadalupe Street, Austin, TX 78701 |
| Phone | (512) 854-9457 |
| Civil Division | 1700 Guadalupe Street, Austin, TX 78701 |
| Criminal Division | 501 W. 11th Street, Austin, TX 78701 |
| County Clerk | Dyana Limon-Mercado, (512) 854-9188 |
| Online Records | traviscountytx.gov |
Austin Municipal Court
The Austin Municipal Court handles Class C misdemeanor cases, including traffic violations, city ordinance violations, and minor criminal charges. The municipal court is separate from the Travis County system and is operated by the City of Austin. The court's online portal at austintexas.gov lets you look up cases, pay fines, and find court dates.
Below is a screenshot of the Austin Municipal Court portal for city-level court records.
The Austin Municipal Court handles traffic tickets and Class C misdemeanor cases for the City of Austin.
How to Search Austin Court Records
The Travis County District Clerk's case information and records portal at traviscountytx.gov is the main tool for searching Austin court records. You can search by party name or case number. For Class C misdemeanor and traffic cases, use the Austin Municipal Court portal. For a statewide search, use re:SearchTX at research.txcourts.gov. Below is a screenshot of the Travis County District Clerk online records portal for Austin court cases. The Travis County portal covers civil, criminal, and family cases filed in Austin and across Travis County.
Austin Police Department Records
The Austin Police Department maintains incident reports and arrest records separate from the court system. The APD records portal is at austintexas.gov/department/police. The APD records system handles incident reports and arrest records for the City of Austin.
Austin Court Records Resources
The screenshot below shows one of the main online tools for finding court records related to Austin. Most district court cases involving Austin residents are filed in Travis and can be found through the Travis online search portal. The portal shown is free to use and lets you search by name or cause number at any time. Results include case type, filing date, party names, and basic docket information without needing to visit the courthouse. If you need full document access or certified copies of any records, contact the Travis District Clerk's office in the courthouse directly.
Use the resources shown above to start your search for Austin court records. For cases not found in the county portal, the statewide re:SearchTX system covers all 254 Texas counties. If you need a certified copy of a court document, visit or write to the Travis District Clerk in the courthouse. Plain copies typically cost around one dollar per page. Certified copies carry an additional fee. Staff at the clerk's office can confirm current rates before you make the trip. The screenshot below shows one of the main online tools for finding court records related to Austin. Most district court cases involving Austin residents are filed in Travis and can be found through the Travis online search portal. The portal shown is free to use and lets you search by name or cause number at any time. Results include case type, filing date, party names, and basic docket information without needing to visit the courthouse. If you need full document access or certified copies of any records, contact the Travis District Clerk's office in the courthouse directly.
Use the resources shown above to start your search for Austin court records. For cases not found in the county portal, the statewide re:SearchTX system covers all 254 Texas counties. If you need a certified copy of a court document, visit or write to the Travis District Clerk in the courthouse. Plain copies typically cost around one dollar per page. Certified copies carry an additional fee. Staff at the clerk's office can confirm current rates before you make the trip. The screenshot below shows one of the main online tools for finding court records related to Austin. Most district court cases involving Austin residents are filed in Travis and can be found through the Travis online search portal. The portal shown is free to use and lets you search by name or cause number at any time. Results include case type, filing date, party names, and basic docket information without needing to visit the courthouse. If you need full document access or certified copies of any records, contact the Travis District Clerk's office in the courthouse directly.
Use the resources shown above to start your search for Austin court records. For cases not found in the county portal, the statewide re:SearchTX system covers all 254 Texas counties. If you need a certified copy of a court document, visit or write to the Travis District Clerk in the courthouse. Plain copies typically cost around one dollar per page. Certified copies carry an additional fee. Staff at the clerk's office can confirm current rates before you make the trip. The screenshot below shows one of the main online tools for finding court records related to Austin. Most district court cases involving Austin residents are filed in Travis and can be found through the Travis online search portal. The portal shown is free to use and lets you search by name or cause number at any time. Results include case type, filing date, party names, and basic docket information without needing to visit the courthouse. If you need full document access or certified copies of any records, contact the Travis District Clerk's office in the courthouse directly.
Use the resources shown above to start your search for Austin court records. For cases not found in the county portal, the statewide re:SearchTX system covers all 254 Texas counties. If you need a certified copy of a court document, visit or write to the Travis District Clerk in the courthouse. Plain copies typically cost around one dollar per page. Certified copies carry an additional fee. Staff at the clerk's office can confirm current rates before you make the trip.
Types of Court Records in Austin
Travis County court records cover felony criminal cases, civil suits, and family law matters handled by the District Clerk. Misdemeanor and probate records go through the County Clerk. Austin Municipal Court handles Class C misdemeanors. Because Austin is the state capital, many appeals and state agency matters also flow through the courts here, including cases from the Texas Supreme Court and Court of Criminal Appeals, both located in Austin. Records are public under Texas Supreme Court Rule 12 unless sealed. Sealed cases, juvenile records, and expunged matters are not accessible through the public portal. To get copies of specific records, go to the District Clerk's office at 1000 Guadalupe Street. Plain copies cost $1 per page. Certified copies carry an extra fee. Call (512) 854-9457 to confirm current rates before visiting.
Legal Help in Austin
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid covers the Austin area and handles civil legal matters for people with low incomes. Call (512) 374-2700 or visit trla.org. The Austin Bar Association runs a Lawyer Referral Service at (512) 472-8303. The University of Texas School of Law operates several legal clinics that handle specific case types. The State Bar of Texas has a statewide referral service at (800) 252-9690. Search for attorneys at texasbar.com. TexasLawHelp at texaslawhelp.org has self-help guides and court forms. As the state capital, Austin also hosts the Texas State Law Library in person at sll.texas.gov, which is open to the public.
Nearby Cities
These qualifying cities are near Austin. Each has its own court records page.