Deaf Smith County Civil Court Records
Deaf Smith County civil court records are on file with the County Clerk's office in Hereford, Texas. David Ruland serves as the County Clerk and handles property records, probate, and county court civil cases. The District Clerk, at a separate contact, maintains district court civil filings including divorce and family law records. Both offices are located at the county courthouse in Hereford, and you can search Deaf Smith County civil court records through the statewide re:SearchTX portal or by contacting the offices directly.
Deaf Smith County Overview
Deaf Smith County Clerk
David Ruland is the elected County Clerk for Deaf Smith County. The primary office is at 235 E. 3rd, Room 203, Hereford, TX 79045-5593. An alternate address is 235 East 3rd, Room 201, Hereford, TX 79045-5542. The main phone is (806) 363-7077, with an alternate at (806) 363-7000. Fax requests go to (806) 363-7023. The county website is at co.deaf-smith.tx.us.
Deaf Smith County was founded in 1876 and created from the Bexar Land District. Court records date from 1891 and land records go back to 1882. The County Clerk maintains county court civil records, property documents, marriage licenses, birth and death records from 1903, and military discharge records from 1919. Probate records also fall under the County Clerk.
| County Clerk | David Ruland |
|---|---|
| Address | 235 E. 3rd, Room 203 Hereford, TX 79045 |
| Phone | (806) 363-7077 |
| Alternate Phone | (806) 363-7000 |
| Fax | (806) 363-7023 |
| Website | co.deaf-smith.tx.us |
Civil Court Records in Deaf Smith County
Deaf Smith County maintains two levels of civil court records. The County Court handles smaller civil cases and misdemeanor matters. The District Court takes larger civil cases and all family law filings. Divorce records are maintained by the District Clerk. Land records, including deeds and liens, go back to 1882 at the County Clerk's office.
The records available in Deaf Smith County include:
- Court records from 1891 (County Clerk)
- Land records from 1882
- Divorce records (District Clerk)
- Marriage records from 1891
- Probate records from 1891
- Birth and death records from 1903
- Military discharge records from 1919
To get copies of civil court records, contact the appropriate clerk's office. The County Clerk handles county-level civil matters and property records. The District Clerk handles divorce, custody, and larger civil litigation. Both offices are in Hereford. For current copy fees, call the office at (806) 363-7077.
How to Search Deaf Smith County Civil Records
The statewide re:SearchTX portal from the Texas Office of Court Administration is the best free online tool to search Deaf Smith County civil court records. You can look up district and county court cases across Texas by party name or cause number. The portal shows case types, docket activity, and filing dates. It is free and does not require registration.
For electronic filing of district court civil cases, use eFileTexas. This is the state's mandatory platform for filing with district courts. Both attorneys and pro se litigants can use it. Create a free account to file civil petitions, answers, and motions directly to the Deaf Smith County District Court.
For in-person access, visit the County Clerk at 235 E. 3rd, Room 203, or the District Clerk at the same courthouse. Call ahead at (806) 363-7077 to confirm which office has the records you need. Mailed requests are also accepted. Include the case name, year, and type of record in your request to help staff locate the file quickly.
Deaf Smith County Clerk Resources
The Deaf Smith County website provides contact information for the clerk's office in Hereford, Texas.
Use the county website to find current contact details for both the County and District Clerk offices in Hereford before submitting a records request.
Civil Legal Resources for Deaf Smith County
Free and low-cost legal help is available to residents of Deaf Smith County. TexasLawHelp.org has free guides and forms for civil court matters. The State Bar of Texas lawyer referral service at (800) 252-9690 can connect you with an attorney. Legal aid organizations in the Texas Panhandle may offer free help to those who qualify by income. Civil statutes for Texas are searchable at statutes.capitol.texas.gov, and court forms are posted at txcourts.gov.
Cities in Deaf Smith County
Hereford is the county seat of Deaf Smith County. The county has no cities meeting the qualifying population threshold for individual city pages. All civil court filings in the county go through the clerk offices in Hereford.
Nearby Counties
Deaf Smith County is in the Texas Panhandle and borders several surrounding counties.