Brazos County Court Records
Brazos County court records cover civil, criminal, family, and probate cases filed in this central Texas county. The District Clerk and County Clerk both maintain public records at the courthouse in Bryan. With about 230,000 residents, Brazos County is home to both Bryan and College Station. You can search cases online through the county's court portals, or visit the courthouse to review files in person. Multiple district courts handle the county's caseload, which includes filings from the Texas A&M University community.
Brazos County Overview
Brazos County District Clerk
The Brazos County District Clerk maintains felony criminal cases, civil suits above the county court limit, and all family law matters. That includes divorce, custody, child support, and related proceedings. The 85th, 272nd, and 361st Judicial District Courts operate in Brazos County, and the District Clerk keeps records for all of them. The main courthouse is at 300 E. 26th Street, Bryan, TX 77803. Phone: (979) 361-4230. Office hours run Monday through Friday during regular business hours. The Brazos County District Courts page at brazoscountytx.gov provides court information and resources for the district court system. For statewide searches, re:SearchTX covers e-filed cases from Brazos County courts.
The screenshot below shows the Brazos County District Courts page at brazoscountytx.gov, which provides access to district court information for the county. The Brazos County District Courts page covers court schedules, judge assignments, and links to online record search tools.
| Office | Brazos County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 E. 26th Street, Bryan, TX 77803 |
| Phone | (979) 361-4230 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| District Courts | 85th, 272nd, and 361st Judicial District Courts |
| Court Info | brazoscountytx.gov/district-courts |
Brazos County Clerk
The Brazos County Clerk handles misdemeanor criminal cases, probate matters, and all official public records. That includes deeds, liens, assumed names, marriage licenses, and Commissioner Court minutes. Real property records for all land in Brazos County are maintained in this office. The County Clerk also processes records from Justice of the Peace courts. The County Clerk's office is at 300 E. 26th Street, Bryan, TX 77803. Phone: (979) 361-4128. The County Clerk page at brazoscountytx.gov provides office information, forms, and resources. You can search county clerk records through TexasFile at texasfile.com. That covers deeds, liens, and other recorded instruments going back many years.
The screenshot below shows the Brazos County Clerk page at brazoscountytx.gov, which covers county clerk services and record access. The County Clerk page provides contact information, office hours, and links to records and forms for Brazos County.
Brazos County Court Dockets
Brazos County maintains court docket information online. The court dockets page at brazoscountytx.gov shows scheduled hearings and case activity across the county's courts. This is useful for attorneys, parties to cases, and anyone who wants to track an upcoming hearing date. The dockets page is separate from the full records search and focuses on scheduling information. The screenshot below shows the Brazos County Court Dockets page at brazoscountytx.gov, which provides hearing schedules for Brazos County courts. Court dockets for Brazos County are posted online and updated regularly as hearings are scheduled and rescheduled. For a full case search beyond dockets, use re:SearchTX from the Texas Judicial Branch. That system covers all e-filed cases in Brazos County and lets you search by party name, case number, or attorney bar number. It is free to use and covers all 254 Texas counties.
Types of Brazos County Court Records
Court records in Brazos County fall into several categories. District courts handle felony criminal cases, civil suits over $10,000, and all family law matters. County courts handle misdemeanors, probate, and civil cases under $200,000. Justice of the Peace courts handle small claims and Class C misdemeanors. Criminal records include charge documents, indictments, plea agreements, sentencing orders, and probation terms. Civil records include petitions, answers, motions, and final judgments. Family law files cover divorce petitions, property settlements, conservatorship orders, support orders, and modification filings. Probate records include wills, inventories, guardian appointments, and estate closings. Real property records cover deeds, liens, and easements. Most Brazos County court records are open to the public under Texas Supreme Court Rule 12. Exceptions include juvenile records, adoption records, expunged cases, and matters sealed by court order. If you cannot find a record online, it may be sealed or not yet available in the electronic system. Contact the clerk's office for help locating specific records.
Brazos County Court Records Online Portal
The Brazos County District Clerk operates a public records search portal at brazos.tx.publicsearch.us. The portal shown below is the main online tool for finding court records in Brazos County without making a trip to the courthouse in 85th / 272nd / 361st. You can search by party name or cause number and get back case type, filing date, party names, and docket history at no cost. The system covers all records maintained by the District Clerk, including felony criminal cases, civil suits, and family law filings. For records that predate the online system or that require actual document images, you will need to contact the clerk's office in 85th / 272nd / 361st directly.
Use the portal above to run a name or cause number search before visiting 85th / 272nd / 361st. If the case you need does not appear in the local portal, try the statewide re:SearchTX system, which covers all 254 Texas counties and is maintained by the Texas Judicial Branch. For certified copies, plain copies, or documents not available online, contact the Brazos County District Clerk's office in 85th / 272nd / 361st. Bring a photo ID and the cause number if you have it. Mail requests are also accepted if you include a check or money order for the estimated copy fee along with the case details. The Brazos County Clerk is another online tool for Brazos County court records. This resource covers a different part of the court system. Use it alongside the District Clerk portal for a complete picture of available case information in Brazos County. The brazos.tx.publicsearch.us portal remains the primary source for district court records maintained by the clerk's office in 85th / 272nd / 361st.
Check both resources above when searching Brazos County court records. The District Clerk portal covers the widest range of case types. For statewide access across all Texas counties, use re:SearchTX. For certified copies or documents not available online, contact the Brazos County District Clerk's office in 85th / 272nd / 361st by phone, mail, or in person. The Brazos County Court Dockets is another online tool for Brazos County court records. This resource covers a different part of the court system. Use it alongside the District Clerk portal for a complete picture of available case information in Brazos County. The brazos.tx.publicsearch.us portal remains the primary source for district court records maintained by the clerk's office in 85th / 272nd / 361st. Check both resources above when searching Brazos County court records. The District Clerk portal covers the widest range of case types. For statewide access across all Texas counties, use re:SearchTX. For certified copies or documents not available online, contact the Brazos County District Clerk's office in 85th / 272nd / 361st by phone, mail, or in person.
Legal Help for Brazos County Cases
Several organizations serve Brazos County residents who need legal help. Texas RioGrande Legal Aid and Lone Star Legal Aid both cover parts of central Texas. Call (800) 733-8394 for Lone Star Legal Aid, which handles civil legal matters for low-income individuals. The Brazos County Bar Association also has resources for finding local attorneys. The State Bar of Texas runs a lawyer referral service at (800) 252-9690. You can search for attorneys at texasbar.com. TexasLawHelp at texaslawhelp.org provides free self-help guides and court forms. The Texas State Law Library at sll.texas.gov has legal research tools available to the public both online and in person in Austin. Texas A&M University School of Law also provides some community legal services through its clinics.
Cities in Brazos County
Brazos County includes Bryan and College Station, both of which are qualifying cities with pages on this site. All district court cases in the county are handled at the Brazos County courthouse in Bryan.
Other communities in Brazos County include Hearne and Calvert. All district court and county court cases for these areas are filed at the Brazos County courthouse in Bryan.
Nearby Counties
These counties border or are near Brazos County. Each has its own clerk's office and court system.