Bastrop County Civil Court Records
Bastrop County civil court records are on file at the County Clerk and District Clerk offices in Bastrop, Texas. Both offices share the same courthouse address at 804 Pecan Street, making it convenient to check multiple record types in a single visit. Civil court records in Bastrop County include county-level cases under $200,000, district court civil suits, family law matters, probate filings, and criminal records. The county has grown significantly in recent years due to its proximity to Austin, which means an increasing volume of civil cases across all court levels.
Bastrop County Overview
Bastrop County Clerk
The Bastrop County Clerk's office is at 804 Pecan St., Bastrop, TX 78602. Call (512) 581-7124 or fax (512) 581-7184. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The website is at co.bastrop.tx.us. The County Clerk handles county court civil records for cases under $200,000, misdemeanor criminal cases, probate matters, real property records, marriage licenses, and birth and death certificates.
Bastrop County has a historic courthouse in downtown Bastrop that has served as the center of civil records for the county. As the county continues to grow with Austin-area residents moving into communities like Bastrop, Cedar Creek, and Smithville, the volume of civil court filings has increased. The County Clerk handles all county court civil filings and provides public access to those records during business hours. Standard copies cost $1 per page, and certified copies cost $5 per document plus the per-page fee.
| Address | 804 Pecan St., Bastrop, TX 78602 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (512) 581-7124 |
| Fax | (512) 581-7184 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Website | co.bastrop.tx.us |
The Bastrop County Clerk's website provides contact details, hours, and information about civil court records and public records access for this growing Central Texas county.
The Bastrop County Clerk at 804 Pecan Street maintains county-level civil court records and property records for this fast-growing county east of Austin.
Bastrop County District Clerk
The Bastrop County District Clerk's office is also at 804 Pecan St., Bastrop, TX 78602. Call (512) 581-7125 or fax (512) 581-7186. The District Clerk handles district court civil records for cases over $200,000, felony criminal cases, family law matters including divorce and custody, and juvenile proceedings. All civil filings in Bastrop County district court must go through eFileTexas.
For searching Bastrop County district court civil cases online, the re:SearchTX statewide portal covers the district courts serving Bastrop County. You can look up cases by party name or cause number at no charge. The portal shows filing dates, parties, and case status. For full document access, contact the District Clerk directly or visit in person at 804 Pecan Street.
Bastrop County courts see a mix of civil cases typical for a fast-growing Austin-area county. These include real estate disputes, contract cases, personal injury suits, family law matters, and probate proceedings. If you have a case and are not sure which court to file in, check the dollar amount in dispute and the type of claim. The County Clerk can help direct you to the right office.
| Address | 804 Pecan St., Bastrop, TX 78602 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (512) 581-7125 |
| Fax | (512) 581-7186 |
How to Search Bastrop County Civil Records
The first step in searching Bastrop County civil court records is knowing which office holds the case. County court civil cases (under $200,000) go to the County Clerk. District court civil cases (over $200,000 or family law) go to the District Clerk. Both offices are at 804 Pecan Street, so you can stop at both in one visit if needed.
For online research, start with re:SearchTX for district court records. For county court cases, contact the County Clerk at (512) 581-7124. Standard copies are $1 per page. Certified copies cost $5 per document. Bring the full name of at least one party and an approximate year of filing to help staff locate the record efficiently.
If you qualify for a fee waiver, file a Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs under Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 145. The court reviews your income information and decides if you qualify. Forms are at txcourts.gov.
Legal Help in Bastrop County
Bastrop County residents can access free legal guides and court forms at TexasLawHelp. The site covers family law, property, debt, and other civil matters handled in Bastrop County courts. It is especially useful for people who are handling their own case without an attorney.
The State Bar of Texas lawyer referral service at (800) 252-9690 can help you find attorneys in the Bastrop and Austin areas who handle civil cases. Lone Star Legal Aid and other Austin-area legal aid organizations may also serve Bastrop County residents who qualify based on income. Court forms are available at txcourts.gov.
Cities in Bastrop County
Bastrop County includes the city of Bastrop along with communities like Smithville, Cedar Creek, and Elgin. All civil cases in the county are filed at the courthouse at 804 Pecan Street in Bastrop. No qualifying cities in Bastrop County currently have individual pages on this site.
Nearby Counties
Bastrop County sits east of Austin in Central Texas. Civil cases must be filed in the county where the relevant events took place or where parties live.