Floyd County Civil Court Records

Floyd County civil court records are kept at the County Clerk office in Floydada. The clerk office maintains civil case filings, judgments, property records, and other official documents for the county. Floyd County is a rural county in the Texas Panhandle region. The clerk office in Floydada serves as the central repository for both county court records and district court civil matters. This page explains how to find Floyd County civil court records and what tools are available online and in person.

Floyd County Clerk Office

The Floyd County Clerk is Mary Lou Bollman. The office is located at 105 S. Main St., Floydada, TX 79235. You can reach the office by phone at (806) 983-4900. The clerk handles county court civil cases, probate records, real property filings, and official county documents. The office is open on weekdays during standard business hours. Call ahead if you plan to visit, especially around state and federal holidays.

For district court civil cases in Floyd County, you contact the district clerk function at the same courthouse. Floyd County is part of the 110th Judicial District, which covers several West Texas counties. District court handles larger civil suits, family law matters, and felony cases. The civil court records system covers both levels of court, and you may need to specify which type of case you are looking for when you call or visit.

The Floyd County Courthouse in Floydada is the central records office for the county. Land records, deed filings, and official county documents are on file here. Civil judgment records are available as well. Staff can assist with searches during regular office hours.

How to Find Floyd County Civil Records

The best online tool for searching Floyd County civil court records is re:SearchTX. This statewide portal is free and covers district court cases from all Texas counties including Floyd. You can search by party name or cause number. Results include docket entries and basic case details. This is the fastest way to find a Floyd County civil case without driving to Floydada.

For in-person access, visit the Floyd County Courthouse at 105 S. Main St. in Floydada. The clerk staff can look up records by name or case number. Bring as much detail as you can about the case. The more specific your search, the faster the staff can find the right record. Copies cost a per-page fee. Certified copies include an additional certification charge.

Property records and deed searches are also handled by the County Clerk. If you need a title search or want to check for liens on property in Floyd County, the clerk office is the right place to go. These records are public and available during office hours.

Note: Floyd County is a small county, and some records may not be in digital form. Older civil case files may only be available on paper at the courthouse.

Floyd County Civil Court Records Available

Civil court records in Floyd County span two levels of court. County court handles smaller civil disputes, probate matters, and certain misdemeanor cases. District court handles larger civil suits, family law cases, and felony criminal matters. Both sets of records are kept at the Floyd County Courthouse and are public unless sealed by a court order.

Records commonly searched in Floyd County include civil judgments, divorce decrees, child custody and support orders, probate filings, deed records, and lien abstracts. Most of these go back many years. The clerk can tell you the oldest date for each type of record available in the current system.

Under the Texas Public Information Act at Texas Government Code Chapter 552, any person can request civil court records from the Floyd County Clerk. The office has ten business days to respond to a written request. Most civil records are not confidential and will be provided upon a valid request.

Filing Civil Cases in Floyd County

New civil cases in Floyd County must be filed through eFileTexas, the state-mandated electronic filing system. This applies to most represented parties in district and county courts across Texas. You submit your documents online and the clerk processes the filing. Once accepted, you receive a cause number and the case appears in the court system.

Civil filing fees in Floyd County follow the fee schedule under Texas Government Code Chapter 51. The base fee plus add-ons varies by case type. The clerk office in Floydada can give you the current schedule. If you cannot pay the fee, you can request a waiver by filing a Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs under Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 145.

Legal Resources for Floyd County

If you need legal help with a civil matter in Floyd County, the State Bar of Texas can connect you with a licensed attorney. Call the lawyer referral line at (800) 252-9690 or search online at texasbar.com. Attorneys in nearby cities like Lubbock or Plainview often handle civil cases in the surrounding Panhandle counties.

For free legal guidance, visit TexasLawHelp.org. This site has plain-language guides on civil court topics, self-help forms, and information on legal aid organizations that serve rural West Texas counties. If your income qualifies, you may be able to get free legal representation through a legal aid program.

Official court forms are available at txcourts.gov. These forms work in any Texas court, including Floyd County. Self-represented parties should review all forms and instructions carefully before filing anything with the clerk.

Floyd County Online Records Access

The re:SearchTX portal from the Texas Office of Court Administration lets you search Floyd County district court civil records for free.

Use re:SearchTX to look up Floyd County civil cases by name or cause number and view docket entries without visiting the Floydada courthouse.

Cities in Floyd County

Floyd County is a rural Panhandle county. Floydada is the county seat and primary city. No cities in Floyd County meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page. All civil court matters in the county are handled through the Floyd County Courthouse in Floydada.

Nearby Counties

Floyd County sits in the Texas Panhandle. These neighboring counties each have their own clerk offices for civil court records.