Gregg County Court Records

Gregg County court records cover civil, criminal, family, and probate cases filed in this East Texas county. The District Clerk and County Clerk maintain public records at the courthouse in Longview. With about 122,000 residents, Gregg County is one of the larger counties in East Texas and is served by the 124th and 188th Judicial Districts. You can search cases online through statewide tools or visit the courthouse in person. Cases in Gregg 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 gregg.tx.publicsearch.us gives free online access to case information. For certified copies or full document access, contact the District Clerk in Longview.

Gregg County District Clerk

The Gregg County District Clerk handles felony criminal cases, civil suits above the county court threshold, and all family law matters filed in the 124th and 188th Judicial Districts. This includes divorce, custody, support orders, child support modifications, and civil lawsuits. The District Clerk keeps the official dockets and case files for all district court proceedings in Gregg County. The District Clerk's office is at the Gregg County Courthouse, 101 East Methvin Street, Longview, TX 75601. Phone: (903) 236-8430. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Staff can locate records by party name or case number. Plain copies cost $1 per page. Certified copies carry an additional certification fee. Call ahead to confirm current rates. For online case searches, use re:SearchTX, the Texas Judicial Branch's statewide portal. It covers e-filed cases from Gregg County courts. Searches are free by name or cause number. The system shows case details, docket entries, and filed documents for recent cases. Older pre-e-filing cases may not be available online. The screenshot below shows the TexasFile portal for Gregg County, which provides access to official county clerk public record filings. TexasFile indexes Gregg County public records including deed and lien filings from the County Clerk's office in Longview.

Gregg County Clerk

The Gregg 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 maintained here. The County Clerk also handles records from Justice of the Peace courts and County Courts at Law. These are separate from the District Clerk's files. The County Clerk's office is at the Gregg County Courthouse, 101 East Methvin Street in Longview. Phone: (903) 236-8420. For property and deed searches, TexasFile provides an online index of many Gregg County Clerk filings. re:SearchTX covers e-filed court records for the county. Probate cases in Gregg County go through the County Courts at Law. Wills, estate proceedings, and guardianship matters are all filed with the County Clerk. To request probate records, contact the office with the decedent's name and approximate year. Staff can locate the case and provide copy cost details before making copies.

How to Search Gregg County Court Records

Start with re:SearchTX for free online case searches. Enter a party name or cause number to find case details and docket entries for e-filed cases in Gregg County. No account is needed. This is the fastest way to check recent case status. For older filings, you may need to contact the courthouse directly. To request records in person, go to the Gregg County Courthouse at 101 East Methvin Street in Longview. Staff will find the file by party name or case number. Plain copies are $1 per page. Certified copies cost more. Mail requests are also accepted. Send a written request to the District Clerk with case details and a check or money order for estimated fees.

TexasFile covers property records and deed filings. The Texas Judicial Branch site lists all Texas courts with contact information and local rules.

Types of Court Records in Gregg County

Gregg County court records fall into categories based on the court. The District Courts (124th and 188th) handle felony criminal cases, civil suits above the county threshold, and all family law matters. The County Courts at Law handle misdemeanor criminal cases, probate, and civil suits below the district court threshold. Justice of the Peace courts deal with 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 files cover divorce decrees, custody and conservatorship 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. Sealed cases, juvenile records, adoption files, and expunged matters are restricted. Call (903) 236-8430 if you are unsure whether a specific record is available to the public.

Gregg County Court Records Online Portal

The Gregg County District Clerk operates a public records search portal at gregg.tx.publicsearch.us. The portal shown below is the main online tool for finding court records in Gregg County without making a trip to the courthouse in 124th / 188th. 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 124th / 188th directly.

Use the portal above to run a name or cause number search before visiting 124th / 188th. 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 Gregg County District Clerk's office in 124th / 188th. 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 Gregg County

Lone Star Legal Aid provides civil legal help to low-income residents in East Texas, including Gregg County. Call (800) 733-8394 or apply at lonestarlegal.org. They handle family law, housing, and other civil matters at no cost for qualifying applicants. The State Bar of Texas referral service is at (800) 252-9690. Search for attorneys by area at texasbar.com. Free self-help guides and court forms are at TexasLawHelp.org. The Texas State Law Library has legal research resources available online. If you cannot afford court fees, ask the clerk about the Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs form under Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 145.

Statewide Court Resources

The re:SearchTX portal is the primary free tool for searching Gregg County court records and records from courts across Texas. The Texas Judicial Branch site has court directories, forms, and local rules. eFileTexas is the official state e-filing portal.

Cities in Gregg County

Gregg County includes Longview, one of East Texas's larger cities. Longview has its own page on this site because it meets the population threshold.

Other communities in Gregg County include Kilgore, White Oak, and Gladewater. All district court and county court cases in the county are filed at the Gregg County Courthouse in Longview.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Gregg County. Each has its own clerk's office and court records.