Search Bexar County Civil Court Records

Bexar County civil court records are maintained by two offices in San Antonio: the District Clerk at the Paul Elizondo Tower and the County Clerk at 100 Dolorosa Street. Bexar County is home to San Antonio and is the fourth most populous county in Texas. Civil court records in Bexar County are searchable online by name, case number, or date. The District Clerk handles the largest civil suits, family law cases, and criminal records, while the County Clerk maintains county court civil cases, probate, and real property records. Both offices provide public access to civil court records during normal business hours.

Bexar County District Clerk

The Bexar County District Clerk's office is at the Paul Elizondo Tower, 101 W. Nueva St., Suite 217, San Antonio, TX 78205. Call (210) 335-2113. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The website is at bexar.org/District-Clerk. The District Clerk handles district court civil records for cases over $200,000, family court records including divorce, custody, and child support, felony criminal records, juvenile records with limited access, and administrative appeals.

The District Clerk maintains an online civil court records search at bexar.org/Records. Case information is searchable by name, case number, and date. Daily court dockets are also available online. This is one of the more comprehensive online civil records systems among Texas county clerk offices and gives Bexar County residents and attorneys direct access to current civil court information from any device.

Fees at the District Clerk's office are $1 per page for standard copies, $5 per document plus $1 per page for certified copies, and $5 for a search fee. These apply to civil court records, family law records, and other documents maintained by the District Clerk.

The Bexar County District Clerk's website at bexar.org provides access to civil court case records, daily dockets, and information about filing civil cases in San Antonio's district courts.

The Bexar County District Clerk maintains civil court records for one of Texas's largest counties and offers online case search by name, case number, and date for civil cases in San Antonio.

Bexar County Clerk

The Bexar County Clerk's office is at 100 Dolorosa St., Suite 104, San Antonio, TX 78205. Call (210) 335-2216 to reach the office. The website is at bexar.org/County-Clerk. The County Clerk handles county court civil records for cases under $200,000, misdemeanor criminal records, probate and estate matters, real property records, marriage licenses, and assumed name certificates.

Bexar County also has five Justice of the Peace court precincts. These JP courts handle civil cases up to $10,000, small claims, traffic citations, and eviction proceedings. If you have a small civil dispute or an eviction case, it likely went through one of the five JP courts rather than the county court or district court. Each JP court keeps its own records. Contact the County Clerk for guidance on which JP precinct covered your area.

The Bexar County Clerk's website provides access to county court civil records, probate filings, and real property records for San Antonio and the surrounding Bexar County area.

The Bexar County Clerk at 100 Dolorosa Street handles county court civil records, probate cases, and official property records for this major South Texas metropolitan county.

How to Search Bexar County Civil Court Records

The best starting point for online civil court record searches in Bexar County is the District Clerk's online portal at bexar.org/Records. You can search by name, case number, or date range. The system shows party names, case status, and docket information. Daily court dockets are also posted online so you can check when a case is scheduled for hearing.

The statewide re:SearchTX portal also covers Bexar County district courts. This free system is useful if you want to search across multiple counties or if you need a quick check on whether a case was filed in Bexar or a neighboring county. Search by party name or cause number.

For in-person searches at the District Clerk, visit the Paul Elizondo Tower at 101 W. Nueva Street. For county court civil records and property records, visit 100 Dolorosa Street. Both offices are in downtown San Antonio. Bring the party's full name or the cause number. Copies are $1 per page and certified copies are $5 per document plus the per-page fee. The search fee is $5 per name.

All civil filings in Bexar County district courts go through eFileTexas, which is mandatory for attorneys handling civil and criminal cases. Pro se parties (those without attorneys) may also use the system.

Civil Cases in Bexar County Courts

Bexar County courts see the full range of civil case types you would expect in a major Texas metro area. District court civil cases include large breach of contract suits, personal injury and medical malpractice claims, real estate disputes, business litigation, and administrative appeals. Family law cases including divorce, custody, child support, and protective orders are also filed in district court. The county's multiple family district courts handle the high volume of domestic cases.

County court civil cases in Bexar County fall under $200,000 and include debt collection suits, smaller contract cases, probate proceedings, and appeals from Justice of the Peace courts. The probate courts in Bexar County handle estate proceedings, guardianships, and mental health commitment cases. If you need to find a probate case, start with the County Clerk's office.

Under Texas Government Code Chapter 552, most civil court records are public. You can request copies without being a party to the case. Some records involving minors, sealed settlements, or confidential information may have restricted access. The clerk's office can advise you on what is and is not publicly available in a specific case.

Legal Help in Bexar County

Bexar County and San Antonio have a strong network of legal aid and pro bono resources. The TexasLawHelp website provides free legal guides and official court forms for family law, housing, debt, and other civil matters. This is a good starting point if you are handling your own case.

The State Bar of Texas lawyer referral service at (800) 252-9690 connects people with San Antonio-area attorneys who handle civil cases. Lone Star Legal Aid serves the San Antonio area and provides free legal help to qualifying low-income residents. The San Antonio Bar Association also offers a lawyer referral program and occasional legal clinics. Court forms for all standard case types are available at txcourts.gov.

Cities in Bexar County

Bexar County includes San Antonio along with communities like Leon Valley, Converse, Universal City, and Helotes. All civil court cases in Bexar County go through the District Clerk or County Clerk offices in downtown San Antonio.

Nearby Counties

Bexar County is in South Central Texas. Neighboring counties have their own court systems for civil cases. If you are not sure which county handles your case, check the location of the events or the parties' residences.