Search Bandera County Civil Court Records
Bandera County civil court records are kept by the County Clerk and District Clerk in Bandera, Texas. The county offers online access to civil court records through the iDocket portal, and official property records are searchable through the Texas Land Records system. Whether you need to look up a civil case index, find a property lien, or get a certified copy of a court document, both offices in Bandera can assist. The County Clerk's fee schedule was updated effective January 1, 2024, so confirm current costs before submitting a request.
Bandera County Overview
Bandera County Clerk
Tandie Mansfield is the Bandera County Clerk. The office is at 500 Main Street, P.O. Box 823, Bandera, TX 78003. Call (830) 796-3332 or fax (830) 796-8323. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The website is at banderacounty.gov. Note that this county starts its day at 7:00 AM, which is earlier than most Texas county clerks.
The County Clerk maintains county court civil records, probate records, real property records including deeds and liens, marriage licenses, Commissioners Court minutes, birth and death certificates, and assumed name certificates. Official records are searchable online through texaslandrecords.com. In-office search terminals are also available for walk-in visitors. Court records are available through the iDocket system at idocket.com, which provides free name searches including parties, cause numbers, case types, filing dates, and case dispositions.
County Clerk fees changed effective January 1, 2024. Check the current fee schedule on the county website before submitting your request. Document copies from Bandera County go back to 1940.
| County Clerk | Tandie Mansfield |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 Main Street, P.O. Box 823, Bandera, TX 78003 |
| Phone | (830) 796-3332 |
| Fax | (830) 796-8323 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Website | banderacounty.gov |
The Bandera County Clerk's website provides contact details, the updated 2024 fee schedule, and links to online civil court records search tools for Bandera County.
The Bandera County Clerk in downtown Bandera maintains civil court records going back to 1940 and provides access to court indexes through the iDocket online portal.
Bandera County District Clerk
Tammy Kneuper serves as the Bandera County District Clerk. The office is at P.O. Box 2688, 3360 State Hwy. 173 North, Suite 100, Bandera, TX 78003. Call (830) 796-4606 or fax (830) 796-8499. The District Clerk handles civil cases over $200,000, felony criminal cases, and family law matters including divorce and custody.
Bandera County sits in the Texas Hill Country to the northwest of San Antonio. District court civil cases from Bandera County can be searched through the re:SearchTX statewide portal. This free system covers Texas district courts and lets you search by party name or case number. For civil cases filed at the county level, use the iDocket portal or contact the County Clerk directly.
E-filing is mandatory for all civil and criminal cases in Bandera County district court. All new filings go through eFileTexas. The District Clerk can answer questions about proper filing procedures and local court rules.
| District Clerk | Tammy Kneuper |
|---|---|
| Address | 3360 State Hwy. 173 North, Suite 100, Bandera, TX 78003 |
| Mailing | P.O. Box 2688, Bandera, TX 78003 |
| Phone | (830) 796-4606 |
| Fax | (830) 796-8499 |
Online Civil Records Tools
Bandera County has two main online systems for civil court records access. The iDocket portal at idocket.com covers court records and provides free name searches. You can find party names, cause numbers, case types, filing dates, bond company information, and case dispositions. This is the best tool for looking up civil case indexes in Bandera County without visiting the courthouse.
For official property records connected to civil cases, the Texas Land Records system at texaslandrecords.com covers Bandera County. Deeds, liens, and other instruments recorded in the official public records are searchable here. In-office search terminals are also available at the County Clerk's office for walk-in visitors who prefer to search on-site.
The statewide re:SearchTX portal is another option for district court civil case research in Bandera County. It covers all Texas district courts and is a good supplement to the iDocket system for finding specific case details.
Legal Help in Bandera County
Bandera County residents who need legal help for civil cases can use the TexasLawHelp website. It provides free guides and official court forms for family law, debt cases, and other civil matters handled in Hill Country county courts.
The State Bar of Texas lawyer referral service at (800) 252-9690 can connect you with attorneys in the San Antonio and Hill Country area who handle civil cases in Bandera County. Many attorneys offer an initial consultation at low or no cost. Court forms are available at txcourts.gov.
Cities in Bandera County
Bandera is the county seat. Other Hill Country communities in the county include Medina and Pipe Creek. All civil cases go through the clerk offices in Bandera. No qualifying cities in Bandera County have individual pages on this site.
Nearby Counties
Bandera County is in the Texas Hill Country west of San Antonio. Nearby counties each maintain their own clerk offices for civil court records.