Gray County Court Records

Gray County court records cover civil, criminal, family, and probate cases filed in this Texas Panhandle county. The District Clerk and County Clerk maintain public records at the courthouse in Pampa. With about 22,000 residents, Gray County is part of the 31st Judicial District. Court filings from district court, county court, and justice of the peace courts are all handled through the Pampa courthouse. Cases in Gray 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 gray.tx.publicsearch.us gives free online access to case information. For certified copies or full document access, contact the District Clerk in Pampa.

Gray County District Clerk

The Gray County District Clerk handles felony criminal cases, civil suits above the county court threshold, and all family law matters filed in the 31st Judicial District. This includes divorce, custody, support orders, and civil lawsuits. The District Clerk keeps the official dockets and case files for all district court proceedings in Gray County. The District Clerk's office is at the Gray County Courthouse, 205 North Russell Street, Pampa, TX 79065. Phone: (806) 669-8010. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Bring a party name or case number when requesting records. Plain copies cost $1 per page. Certified copies carry an additional certification fee. Call ahead to confirm current fees. For free online case searches, use re:SearchTX, the Texas Judicial Branch's statewide portal. It covers e-filed cases from courts across Texas, including Gray County. Search by name or cause number. Recent filings are most likely to appear. Older cases may require a direct request to the clerk's office. The screenshot below shows the TexasFile portal for Gray County, which indexes county clerk public record filings including deeds and liens.

TexasFile covers Gray County public records filed with the County Clerk's office in Pampa.

Gray County Clerk

The Gray County Clerk handles misdemeanor criminal records, probate filings, real property records, and other official public documents. Deed records, liens, marriage licenses, and assumed name certificates are all filed with this office. The County Clerk also manages records from Justice of the Peace courts and County Court proceedings. These are separate from the District Clerk's files. The County Clerk's office is at the Gray County Courthouse, 205 North Russell Street in Pampa. Phone: (806) 669-8004. For property and deed searches, TexasFile provides an online index of many Gray County Clerk filings. re:SearchTX covers e-filed court records for the county. Probate matters in Gray County are handled by the County Court. Wills, estate administration, and guardianship filings are kept with the County Clerk. Contact the office with the deceased's name and an approximate year to access probate records. Staff can locate the case and provide copy cost details before making copies.

How to Search Gray County Court Records

Start with re:SearchTX for free online case searches. This state portal covers e-filed cases in Gray County and most Texas courts. Enter a party name or cause number. No account is needed. Recent filings are most likely to show up in the system. To get records in person, visit the Gray County Courthouse at 205 North Russell Street in Pampa. Staff will locate the file by party name or case number. Plain copies are $1 per page. Certified copies cost more. Mail requests are accepted. Send a written request to the District Clerk with case details and a payment estimate.

TexasFile covers property records. The Texas Judicial Branch site lists all Texas courts and has contact information for each.

Types of Court Records in Gray County

Gray County court records fall into categories based on the court. District Court handles felony criminal cases, civil suits above the county threshold, and all family law matters. County Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, probate, and lower-value civil matters. Justice of the Peace courts handle small claims, Class C misdemeanors, and eviction proceedings. Criminal records include charge documents, indictments, plea agreements, sentencing orders, and probation records. Civil records include petitions, motions, judgments, and court orders. Family law records include divorce decrees, custody orders, child support rulings, and modifications. Probate records include wills, inventories, and guardian appointment orders. Most records are public under Texas Supreme Court Rule 12. Juvenile cases, sealed records, adoption files, and expunged matters are restricted. Call (806) 669-8010 if you have questions about whether a specific record is publicly available.

Gray County Court Records Online Portal

The Gray County District Clerk operates a public records search portal at gray.tx.publicsearch.us. The portal shown below is the main online tool for finding court records in Gray County without making a trip to the courthouse in 31st. 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 31st directly.

Use the portal above to run a name or cause number search before visiting 31st. 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 Gray County District Clerk's office in 31st. 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 in Gray County

Legal aid services for Panhandle residents may be available through organizations serving the region. The State Bar of Texas referral line is (800) 252-9690. Search for attorneys at texasbar.com. Free self-help guides and court forms are at TexasLawHelp.org. The Texas State Law Library provides legal research tools available online to any Texas resident. If you cannot afford court fees, ask the clerk about the Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs under Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 145. The court may waive filing and copy fees for qualifying individuals.

Statewide Court Resources

The re:SearchTX portal covers e-filed cases across Texas, including Gray County. The Texas Judicial Branch site has court directories and forms. eFileTexas is the official state e-filing portal.

Cities in Gray County

Gray County is a Texas Panhandle county with Pampa as the county seat. No city in Gray County currently meets the 100,000-population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. Pampa is the main city in Gray County, with smaller communities including McLean and Lefors. All district court and county court matters are handled at the Gray County Courthouse in Pampa.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Gray County. Each has its own court records system.