Brazoria County Civil Court Records
Brazoria County civil court records are maintained by the County Clerk and District Clerk offices in Angleton, Texas. Brazoria County is a large and growing county south of Houston that includes cities like Pearland, Lake Jackson, Alvin, and Angleton. The county's courts handle a significant volume of civil cases each year, including large civil suits, family law matters, probate proceedings, and county court cases. Civil court records in Brazoria County can be searched online, in person at the courthouse in Angleton, or by contacting either clerk directly. Records date back to 1829.
Brazoria County Overview
Brazoria County Clerk
Joyce Hudman is the Brazoria County Clerk. The office is at 111 E. Locust St., Room 200, Angleton, TX 77515. Call (979) 864-1355 or fax (979) 864-1358. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The website is at brazoriacountytx.gov. The County Clerk maintains county court civil records, misdemeanor criminal cases, probate matters, real property records including deeds and liens and oil and gas leases, marriage licenses, and Commissioners Court records.
The County Clerk provides an official records search online. Property records, assumed names, and marriage records are searchable through the county's online system. Brazoria County has one of the older records archives in Texas, with records going back to 1829 when the county was one of the original Texas counties formed from Stephen F. Austin's colony. The depth of the records collection here is significant for historical research as well as current civil matters.
Brazoria County has a Veterans Court for veterans with mental health or traumatic brain injury issues, a Drug Court for substance abuse treatment, and a Children's Court handling child support and child protection matters. These specialty courts create additional civil records beyond the standard civil docket.
| County Clerk | Joyce Hudman |
|---|---|
| Address | 111 E. Locust St., Room 200, Angleton, TX 77515 |
| Phone | (979) 864-1355 |
| Fax | (979) 864-1358 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Website | brazoriacountytx.gov |
Brazoria County District Clerk
Cassandra Tigner is the Brazoria County District Clerk. Her office is at 111 E. Locust, Room 500, Angleton, TX 77515, on the fifth floor of the same courthouse building. Call (979) 864-1316 or fax (979) 864-1770. The District Clerk handles civil cases over $200,000, felony criminal cases, family law matters, and juvenile proceedings. Brazoria County has multiple district courts handling civil, criminal, and family cases.
The District Clerk's office is fully integrated with the state e-filing system through eFileTexas. When making a subsequent e-filing in a case already in the system, the case should appear automatically. If a case cannot be found, contact the e-file manager for the District Clerk's office directly. Civil Case Information Sheets must be submitted as separate lead documents. Proposed orders are not date-stamped and should be filed as attachments to cover letters or applicable motions. Motions must be filed as lead documents. American Express is not accepted as a payment method.
The court records search portal for Brazoria County is at brazoriacountycourt.org. This portal provides access to case records for the Brazoria County court system. The statewide re:SearchTX portal also covers Brazoria County district courts.
| District Clerk | Cassandra Tigner |
|---|---|
| Address | 111 E. Locust, Room 500, Angleton, TX 77515 |
| Phone | (979) 864-1316 |
| Fax | (979) 864-1770 |
How to Search Brazoria County Civil Records
Start your Brazoria County civil court record search at the court records portal at brazoriacountycourt.org. This portal covers the county court system and gives you access to civil case records. For property and official records, use the County Clerk's online records system. For statewide coverage of Brazoria County district court cases, use re:SearchTX.
For in-person searches, both the County Clerk and District Clerk are at 111 E. Locust Street in Angleton, just in different rooms. Bring the party's full name and an approximate year of filing. Standard copies are $1 per page. Certified copies cost $5 per document plus the per-page fee. Mail requests are also accepted at both offices.
Under Texas Government Code Chapter 552, civil court records are generally public. Exceptions include sealed records, records involving minors, and records under protective orders. The clerk can advise you on any access restrictions for a specific case.
Legal Help in Brazoria County
Brazoria County residents who need legal help for civil matters can use the free guides and forms at TexasLawHelp. The site covers family law, housing, debt, and other civil matters handled in Brazoria County courts. Resources are available in both English and Spanish, which is helpful for the county's diverse population.
The State Bar of Texas lawyer referral service at (800) 252-9690 connects Angleton, Pearland, and Lake Jackson residents with attorneys who handle civil cases in Brazoria County. Lone Star Legal Aid serves this area and may provide free legal help to qualifying low-income residents. Court forms are at txcourts.gov.
Cities in Brazoria County
Brazoria County includes Pearland, Lake Jackson, Alvin, and Angleton among its communities. All civil cases go through the clerk offices at 111 E. Locust Street in Angleton.
Nearby Counties
Brazoria County is south of Houston on the Texas Gulf Coast. Civil cases must be filed in the county where the relevant events occurred or where parties reside.