Burnet County Court Records
Burnet County court records cover civil, criminal, family, and probate cases filed in this Texas Hill Country county. The District Clerk and County Clerk both maintain public records at the courthouse in Burnet. With about 48,000 residents, the county has seen steady growth as part of the greater Austin metro area's outer ring. Cases are heard in the 33rd and 424th Judicial District Courts along with county and justice of the peace courts. Cases in Burnet County go through the district court for felony charges, civil lawsuits, and family matters, and through the county court for misdemeanor cases and probate. The county portal at burnet.tx.publicsearch.us gives free online access to case information. For certified copies or full document access, contact the District Clerk in Burnet.
Burnet County Overview
Burnet County District Clerk
The Burnet County District Clerk handles felony criminal cases, civil suits above the county court limit, and all family law matters filed in the 33rd and 424th Judicial District Courts. The courthouse is at 220 S. Pierce Street, Burnet, TX 78611. Phone: (512) 756-5450. Office hours run Monday through Friday during regular business hours. For online searches, re:SearchTX covers e-filed cases from Burnet County. Enter a party name or case number to find results at no cost. County clerk records are searchable through TexasFile at texasfile.com. That covers deeds and other recorded instruments for the county. The re:SearchTX portal is the primary free online tool for searching e-filed Burnet County court records.
| Office | Burnet County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 220 S. Pierce Street, Burnet, TX 78611 |
| Phone | (512) 756-5450 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| District Courts | 33rd and 424th Judicial District Courts |
Burnet County Clerk
The Burnet County Clerk handles misdemeanor cases, probate matters, and all official public records including deeds, liens, and marriage licenses. The office is at the courthouse in Burnet. You can search recorded instruments through TexasFile at texasfile.com. Burnet County has grown in recent years as people move to the Hill Country area north of Austin. That growth has increased the volume of court filings and property records. The County Clerk maintains all real property records for land in Burnet County. If you are researching ownership history or liens on a property, the County Clerk's office or TexasFile is the right place to look.
How to Search Burnet County Court Records
Start with re:SearchTX for e-filed cases from Burnet County. The system is free and covers all Texas courts. Enter a party name or case number to see case details and docket entries. For older cases not in the e-filing system, call the District Clerk at (512) 756-5450. For property records, TexasFile at texasfile.com provides free access. To get copies in person, visit the Burnet County Courthouse at 220 S. Pierce Street. Plain copies cost $1 per page. Certified copies cost more. Call ahead to confirm current fees. eFileTexas at efiletexas.gov is the state's official e-filing portal, used by attorneys and parties to submit documents to Burnet County courts. If you are filing documents yourself, this is the system you would use.
Types of Burnet County Court Records
District courts in Burnet County handle felony criminal cases, civil suits over $10,000, and all family law matters. The county court handles misdemeanors and probate. Justice of the Peace courts handle small claims and Class C misdemeanors. Criminal records include charge documents, indictments, plea agreements, and sentencing orders. Civil records include petitions, motions, and judgments. Family law files cover divorce, custody, and support orders. Property records include deeds and liens. Most records are public under Texas Supreme Court Rule 12. The eFileTexas portal at efiletexas.gov is the state's official system for submitting court documents to Burnet County and all other Texas courts.
Burnet County Court Records Online Portal
The Burnet County District Clerk operates a public records search portal at burnet.tx.publicsearch.us. The portal shown below is the main online tool for finding court records in Burnet County without making a trip to the courthouse in 33rd / 424th. 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 33rd / 424th directly.
Use the portal above to run a name or cause number search before visiting 33rd / 424th. 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 Burnet County District Clerk's office in 33rd / 424th. 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.
Legal Help for Burnet County Cases
Lone Star Legal Aid covers Burnet County and handles civil legal matters for low-income residents. Call (800) 733-8394 or visit lonestarlegal.org. The State Bar of Texas lawyer referral service is at (800) 252-9690. TexasLawHelp at texaslawhelp.org provides free guides and court forms for self-represented litigants throughout Texas.
Cities in Burnet County
Burnet County includes the cities of Burnet, Marble Falls, and Llano. None of these communities meet the 100,000-resident threshold for a dedicated city page. All district court cases in the county are handled at the Burnet County courthouse.