How to Search Galveston County Records (Start Here)
Galveston County covers the island city plus mainland communities like League City and Texas City. Court records split between District Clerk and County Clerk.
- District Clerk handles district-level civil, criminal, and family. County Clerk handles county court cases, misdemeanors, and property recordings.
- Property appraisals: Galveston Central Appraisal District (GCAD) — independent agency for market values.
- Recorded documents: County Clerk — real estate recordings, vital records, and marriage licenses.
- E-filing: eFileTexas.gov statewide.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Court Dockets | 122nd District Court
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Galveston County 122nd Judicial District Court daily dockets.
Court Dockets | 212th District Court
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Galveston County Judicial 212th District Court daily dockets.
Court Records
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Galveston County District and County Court records and dockets for criminal, civil, family, and probate court filings.
Commissioner's Court Records
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Galveston County Commissioner Court meeting records.
Sex Offenders
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Sheriff Office of Galveston County sex offender search.
Jail & Inmate Records
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Sheriff Sales
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Galveston County Sheriff Office listing of tax foreclosure properties scheduled for auction.
Inmates
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Galveston County Sheriff's Office index of current inmates.
Property & Tax Records
Property | Tax
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Tax Office property and tax records, tax payments online. Address: Galveston County Tax Office, 722 Moody, Galveston, TX 77550. Phone: (409) 766-2481.
Vital Records
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Business, Voter & Other
Galveston County
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Galveston County, Texas official government website.
Assumed Business Names
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Galveston County Clerk assumed business name records.
Unidentified Persons
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Galveston County Medical Examiner's office list of unidentified persons.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Galveston County? ▼
Go to the District Clerk (felony/civil) / County Clerk (misdemeanor/probate) for court records in Galveston County. For online case lookups, use re:SearchTX — it covers Texas District Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Galveston County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the County Clerk. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Appraisal District (CAD). For tax bills and payments, go to the County Tax Assessor-Collector.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Galveston County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Galveston County are issued by the County Clerk. Birth and death certificates are available from County Clerk (marriage) / DSHS (birth, death). Divorce records come from the court that granted the decree.
Are Galveston County records available online? ▼
Yes — Galveston County has good online coverage. This page lists 13 searchable databases covering court records, jail and inmate records, property records, vital records, and business filings. Each links directly to an official government portal.
What is the difference between the District Clerk and the County Clerk in Galveston County? ▼
Texas splits court duties between two clerks. The District Clerk handles felony criminal cases and civil cases filed in District Court. The County Clerk handles misdemeanors, probate, and records property documents like deeds and liens. For criminal matters, start with the District Clerk. For everything else, start with the County Clerk.
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