Dawson County Civil Court Records

Dawson County civil court records are on file with the County Clerk and District Clerk office in Lamesa, Texas. Gloria Vera serves as both County and District Clerk for this small West Texas county. The office handles civil case filings, property documents, probate records, and court case files going back to 1905. You can search Dawson County civil court records by contacting the clerk's office in Lamesa or by using the statewide re:SearchTX portal online.

Dawson County Clerk and District Clerk

Gloria Vera holds both the County Clerk and District Clerk positions in Dawson County. The office is in Lamesa, the county seat in West Texas. Two phone numbers serve the office: (806) 872-3778 and (806) 872-7544. The County Clerk mailing address is P.O. Box 1268, Lamesa, TX 79331. For District Clerk matters, use P.O. Drawer 1268, Lamesa, TX 79331. A separate District Clerk phone is (806) 872-7685. Fax requests go to (806) 872-2473.

Dawson County was created from Howard County in 1905. Birth records and land records date from that year. Divorce records are maintained by the District Clerk and go back to 1920. Court records also start in 1920 at the District Clerk level. Marriage records at the County Clerk run from 1905 to 1953. Death records are available from 1918 to 1971 at the county level. The county website is at co.dawson.tx.us.

Dawson County Civil Court Records

Civil court records in Dawson County cover both the District Court and County Court levels. District court civil records start in 1920 and include all larger civil cases, family law matters, and felony criminal cases. County court records handle smaller civil disputes and misdemeanor matters. Land records go back to 1905, as do probate records.

The District Clerk function in Dawson County maintains divorce records beginning in 1920. These records show case parties, filing dates, and, in most cases, the terms of the final order. Divorce and custody records are part of the family law civil filings kept at the District Clerk level.

For property records, birth records (1905-present), and probate filings, the County Clerk is the right contact. Note that death records at the county level only go from 1918 to 1971. Marriage records at the county run from 1905 to 1953. For more recent vital records, the Texas Department of State Health Services handles statewide vital records.

How to Search Dawson County Records

Use the free statewide re:SearchTX portal to search Dawson County civil court records online. This tool from the Texas Office of Court Administration covers district and county courts across Texas. Search by party name or cause number to find case types, docket activity, and filing information. It is the most accessible online option for Dawson County civil records.

For electronic filing of civil cases, eFileTexas is the state's required e-filing platform for district courts. You can create a free account and file civil petitions, answers, and other documents directly to the Dawson County District Court.

In-person access is available at the clerk's office in Lamesa. Call (806) 872-3778 or (806) 872-7685 before visiting. Staff can search records by name or case number. Written requests are accepted at P.O. Box 1268, Lamesa, TX 79331. Include the party name, approximate year, and type of record you need. Current fees for copies and certifications can be confirmed with the office directly.

Dawson County Clerk Online

The Dawson County website provides contact information for the County and District Clerk office in Lamesa, Texas.

Contact details and mailing addresses for the Lamesa clerk's office are available on the county website. Call ahead before submitting a civil records request.

Civil Legal Help in Dawson County

For civil legal matters in Dawson County, TexasLawHelp.org provides free guides, forms, and plain-language explanations. The State Bar of Texas lawyer referral line at (800) 252-9690 can connect you with a licensed attorney. Legal aid organizations serving West Texas may offer free help to qualifying low-income residents. Texas civil statutes are searchable at statutes.capitol.texas.gov, and official court forms are at txcourts.gov.

Cities in Dawson County

Lamesa is the county seat of Dawson County. The county has no cities that meet the population threshold for individual city pages. All civil court filings go through the clerk's office in Lamesa.

Nearby Counties

Dawson County is in West Texas and borders several South Plains counties, each with its own civil records system.