Access Foard County Civil Court Records
Foard County civil court records are filed and maintained at the County Clerk office in Crowell. The clerk handles civil case filings, judgments, property records, and other official county documents. Foard County is one of the smaller rural counties in North Texas, and the clerk office in Crowell is the central records office for the county. If you need to find a civil court filing or get copies of court documents from Foard County, this page covers where to go and how to search.
Foard County Overview
Foard County Clerk Office
The Foard County Clerk is Debbie Cross. The mailing address is P.O. Box 539, Crowell, TX 79227. You can reach the clerk by phone at (940) 684-1365. The office is at the Foard County Courthouse in Crowell. The clerk keeps county court civil records, probate filings, deed and real property documents, and other official county records. Hours follow a standard weekday schedule.
As one of the smallest counties in Texas by population, Foard County has a streamlined clerk operation. Both county court and district court matters are managed through the courthouse in Crowell. The 46th Judicial District covers Foard County and several nearby counties. For district court civil cases, the district clerk function handles the filings. Call the main clerk number in Crowell to get directed to the right person for your record type.
The Foard County Courthouse holds land records, deed filings, civil judgments, and probate files. Some of these records go back to the county's early days. Staff can assist with searches and copies during office hours. Written requests can also be submitted by mail if you cannot visit in person.
| County Clerk | Debbie Cross |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 539, Crowell, TX 79227 |
| Phone | (940) 684-1365 |
| County Seat | Crowell, TX |
Searching Foard County Civil Records
Online searches for Foard County civil court records start at re:SearchTX. This is the statewide portal from the Texas Office of Court Administration. It covers district court civil filings across all Texas counties including Foard. You search by party name or case number. The system is free and does not require registration.
In-person access at the courthouse in Crowell is the most complete option. The clerk staff can search by name, case number, or date range. They can pull the physical file and let you review it. Staff can make copies for a per-page fee. Certified copies cost more. If you cannot visit in person, a written request by mail is an option. Include the party name, case type, and approximate year in your request to help the clerk find the right record.
Property records and deed searches are also available at the County Clerk office. These are public records in Texas. Bring the property description or grantor/grantee names if you are doing a title search.
Note: Foard County is one of the smallest counties in Texas. Some civil records may only be available in paper form at the courthouse. The clerk can tell you what is in the electronic system versus what requires an in-person search.
Civil Records Available in Foard County
The Foard County clerk offices maintain civil court records for both county court and district court. Civil case records are public under Texas law unless a court orders them sealed. Property records and deed filings are also public and available for inspection at the courthouse in Crowell.
Civil records you can find in Foard County include district court civil cases and judgments, family law cases including divorce and custody orders, probate and estate filings, deed and land records, county court civil matters, and abstract of judgment filings. Each of these categories is maintained at the Foard County Courthouse and is subject to the Texas Public Information Act under Texas Government Code Chapter 552.
The clerk must respond to a written public records request within ten business days. Most civil court records will be provided. Records that are sealed by court order or made confidential by statute will not be released, but the clerk can tell you that a restriction applies even if they cannot provide the record itself.
Filing Civil Cases in Foard County
Civil cases in Foard County district court must go through eFileTexas, the state's electronic filing platform. Most attorneys and represented parties are required to use this system. Self-represented filers may have options for paper filing in some situations, but the trend in Texas courts is toward mandatory e-filing for all parties. Check with the Foard County clerk office for the current local rules.
Civil filing fees follow the schedule set under Texas Government Code Chapter 51. The base fee plus statutory add-ons applies to all civil filings. Fee waivers are available under Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 145 for those who cannot afford to pay. The clerk can provide a fee waiver form or you can download it from the Texas courts website at txcourts.gov.
Legal Help for Foard County Residents
Finding legal help in a small rural county like Foard can take more effort, but options exist. The State Bar of Texas lawyer referral service at (800) 252-9690 can connect you with a licensed Texas attorney who handles civil matters. Attorneys from nearby larger cities like Wichita Falls or Abilene often serve clients across the surrounding rural counties.
For free or low-cost help, TexasLawHelp.org provides self-help guides and forms for common civil law situations. Legal aid organizations that serve North and West Texas may be able to provide free representation if your income qualifies. The texaslawhelp.org site lists legal aid contacts by region.
Official Texas court forms are at txcourts.gov. These apply in all Texas courts including Foard County. Reviewing these forms before you file anything saves time and reduces the chance of rejection by the clerk.
Online Access to Foard County Civil Records
The re:SearchTX portal gives free statewide civil court record access including Foard County district court filings.
Search by party name or cause number in re:SearchTX to find Foard County civil cases and view docket information without traveling to Crowell.
Cities in Foard County
Foard County is a small rural North Texas county. Crowell is the county seat. No cities in Foard County meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page. All civil court matters in the county go through the Foard County Courthouse in Crowell.
Nearby Counties
Foard County borders several North Texas counties. Check these links for civil court records in neighboring counties.