Hale County Civil Court Records
Hale County civil court records are filed and maintained at the County Clerk and District Clerk offices in Plainview. The clerk offices handle civil case filings, court judgments, family law records, property documents, and other official county records. Hale County is in the Texas Panhandle region, and the courthouse in Plainview is the central records office for all civil court matters. This page explains how to find and access Hale County civil court records using online tools and in-person courthouse visits.
Hale County Overview
Hale County Clerk Office
The Hale County Clerk office is at the Hale County Courthouse in Plainview. The County Clerk handles county court civil records, probate filings, deed and real property documents, and marriage licenses. The District Clerk handles district court civil cases, family law matters, and felony records. Both offices are at the Plainview courthouse. Hale County is part of the 64th Judicial District, which covers this and neighboring Panhandle counties. Staff can search records by name or case number and make copies for a per-page fee. Call ahead to confirm current hours before visiting.
| County Seat | Plainview, TX |
|---|---|
| Judicial District | 64th Judicial District |
| Region | Texas Panhandle |
Searching Hale County Civil Records
Use re:SearchTX to search Hale County district court civil cases online for free. This statewide portal from the Texas Office of Court Administration covers district court filings and lets you search by party name or cause number. You get docket entries and basic case status without making the trip to Plainview.
For in-person access, visit the Hale County Courthouse in Plainview. Bring the name of at least one party and the approximate case year. Staff at the District Clerk office can pull district court records. The County Clerk handles county court, probate, and property records. Copies cost a per-page fee. Certified copies are available for a higher fee. Written requests by mail are also accepted. The office must respond to written requests within ten business days under Texas Government Code Chapter 552.
Civil Records in Hale County
Civil court records in Hale County include district court civil suits and judgments, family law cases covering divorce, custody, and support, probate and estate filings, deed and land records, county court civil cases, and lien filings. New civil cases are filed through eFileTexas. Filing fees follow Texas Government Code Chapter 51. Fee waivers under Rule 145 are available for those who cannot pay. Forms are at txcourts.gov.
Legal Resources for Hale County
The State Bar of Texas lawyer referral service at (800) 252-9690 can help you find an attorney for Hale County civil matters. Lawyers from Lubbock and Amarillo handle civil cases in Hale County. For free guidance, visit TexasLawHelp.org. Official court forms are at txcourts.gov.
Online Access to Hale County Civil Records
The re:SearchTX portal provides free statewide access to Hale County district court civil records.
Search Hale County civil cases by party name or cause number in re:SearchTX to view docket information without driving to Plainview.
Cities in Hale County
Hale County is in the Texas Panhandle. Plainview is the county seat and largest city. No cities in Hale County meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page. All civil court cases are handled at the Hale County Courthouse in Plainview.
Nearby Counties
Hale County is in the Texas Panhandle region. These neighboring counties have their own clerk offices for civil records.