How to Search Wilson County, Texas Records (Start Here)
Wilson County, Texas — District Clerk for felonies/major civil, County Clerk for misdemeanors and recordings. CAD for property values.
These databases link to official government portals — no middleman, no fees.
Criminal & Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
Court | County Court Dockets
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County Court for Wilson County daily dockets.
Court | District Court Dockets
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81st & 218th District Court in Wilson County civil and criminal court dockets.
Texas DPS — Sex Offender Registry
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Texas Department of Public Safety sex offender search. Covers all Texas counties.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Wilson County? ▼
Go to the District Clerk (felony/civil) / County Clerk (misdemeanor/probate) for court records in Wilson County. For online case lookups, use re:SearchTX — it covers Texas District Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Wilson 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 Wilson County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Wilson 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 Wilson County records available online? ▼
Online access in Wilson County is limited. We list 3 databases here. For most other records, you will need to contact the county offices directly by phone or in person.
What is the difference between the District Clerk and the County Clerk in Wilson 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.
Is there a statewide search that covers Wilson County? ▼
For court records, yes — re:SearchTX covers Wilson County. For property and land records, you still need the County Clerk in Wilson County directly.
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