Randall County Court Records
Randall County court records cover civil, criminal, family, and probate cases filed in this Texas Panhandle county that forms part of the Amarillo metro area. The District Clerk and County Clerk both maintain public records at the courthouse in Canyon, the county seat. With about 135,000 residents, Randall County is one of the larger Panhandle counties. Amarillo straddles both Randall and neighboring Potter counties, so cases for Amarillo addresses may be filed in either county depending on the specific location.
Randall County Overview
Randall County District Clerk
The Randall County District Clerk manages all felony criminal cases, civil suits above the county court threshold, and family law matters. That includes divorce, child custody, child support, and modification proceedings. Two district courts serve Randall County: the 181st District Court and the 251st District Court. Both hold sessions at the Randall County Courthouse in Canyon. The District Clerk's office issues certified copies and maintains records for all cases filed in the county. Because Amarillo spans both Randall and Potter counties, some cases for Amarillo addresses will be in Randall County while others go to Potter County. The southern portions of Amarillo generally fall in Randall County. If you are not sure which county has a record, use the statewide re:SearchTX portal to search both at once.
The District Clerk's office is at the Randall County Courthouse, 2309 Russell Long Blvd., Canyon, TX 79015. Phone: (806) 468-5600. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Canyon is about 15 miles south of Amarillo on U.S. Highway 87. Online access to Randall County court records is available through re:SearchTX at research.txcourts.gov. This free state portal indexes e-filed documents from courts across Texas including Randall County. Enter a name or case number to search. The screenshot below shows the TexasFile portal for Randall County records. Visit TexasFile to search Randall County deed records and other official clerk filings.
TexasFile provides free access to Randall County public records including property filings and official clerk documents from Canyon.
| Office | Randall County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 2309 Russell Long Blvd., Canyon, TX 79015 |
| Phone | (806) 468-5600 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | randallcounty.org |
Randall County Clerk
The Randall County Clerk handles misdemeanor criminal cases, probate filings, and official public records including deeds, liens, assumed names, and marriage licenses. The County Clerk also maintains Commissioner Court minutes and election records. For property records in the southern Amarillo area, the Randall County Clerk is the right contact. If the property is in northern Amarillo, you may need the Potter County Clerk instead. County Clerk phone: (806) 468-5505. The office is in the Randall County Courthouse in Canyon. Many county clerk documents are searchable for free through TexasFile at texasfile.com. For probate records or older files, contact the clerk directly or visit in person.
Types of Randall County Court Records
Randall County court records fall into several main categories. The District Clerk handles felony criminal cases, civil suits above the threshold, and all family law matters. The County Clerk handles lower-level criminal cases and probate. Justice of the Peace courts handle small claims, Class C misdemeanors, and evictions. County Courts at Law handle civil cases up to the set dollar limit and lower-level criminal matters. Criminal records include charge documents, indictments, plea agreements, sentencing orders, and probation terms. Civil records cover petitions, answers, motions, and final judgments. Family law files include divorce petitions, property division orders, custody agreements, and support orders. Probate records include wills, estate inventories, and guardian appointments. Most records are public under Texas Supreme Court Rule 12. Exceptions include juvenile records, adoption files, expunged cases, and sealed records. Expunged and sealed records do not appear in online searches. Call the clerk before visiting if you need to confirm what is publicly available for a specific case. Randall County is in the Northern District of Texas for federal court purposes. Federal cases for the Amarillo area go through the Amarillo division of the Northern District, which is located in the Potter County Courthouse in Amarillo rather than Canyon.
How to Search Randall County Court Records
Start with re:SearchTX at research.txcourts.gov. Enter a name or case number and filter by Randall County. The free state system returns case details for e-filed cases. This is the best option when searching for Amarillo cases that may be in either Randall or Potter County. You can run the search for both counties to make sure you find all relevant filings. For county clerk records like deeds and liens, use TexasFile at texasfile.com. Filter by document type and date. This is useful for title research and lien searches on real property in the Canyon and south Amarillo area. To get copies in person, go to the courthouse at 2309 Russell Long Blvd. in Canyon. Plain copies cost $1 per page. Certified copies cost more. Mail requests are accepted. Send a written request with case details and payment, and copies will be mailed when done.
If you are looking for a case tied to an Amarillo address and cannot find it in Randall County, check the Potter County records as well. The Potter County District Clerk has its own search portal at newtools.cira.state.tx.us.
State and Local Legal Resources
The Texas Judicial Branch at txcourts.gov provides court rules, forms, and a directory of all Texas courts. The eFileTexas portal at efiletexas.gov handles electronic filing for Randall County civil and family cases. New filings are indexed in re:SearchTX. The Texas State Law Library at sll.texas.gov has free legal research tools online. For legal help in the Amarillo area, Panhandle Legal Services serves residents with limited income. The State Bar of Texas at texasbar.com has a lawyer referral service.
Randall County Court Records Online Portal
The Randall County District Clerk operates a public records search portal at randall.tx.publicsearch.us. The portal shown below is the main online tool for finding court records in Randall County without making a trip to the courthouse in 181st & 251st. 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 181st & 251st directly.
Use the portal above to run a name or cause number search before visiting 181st & 251st. 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 Randall County District Clerk's office in 181st & 251st. 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.
Cities in Randall County
Randall County includes Canyon and the southern portions of Amarillo. Cases for Amarillo addresses may be filed in either Randall or Potter County.
Other communities in Randall County include Canyon, Lake Tanglewood, and Timbercreek Canyon. For the northern portions of Amarillo, see also Potter County.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Randall County. Each has its own clerk and courthouse.