Access Hidalgo County Civil Court Records
Hidalgo County civil court records are maintained at the county courthouse in Edinburg by the District Clerk and the County Clerk. Hidalgo County is one of the largest counties in Texas by population, with over a million residents and a court system that handles a substantial volume of civil cases each year. The District Clerk handles district court civil filings, family law matters, and felony records. The County Clerk manages county court civil cases, probate records, and real property documents. Both offices are open to the public and provide access to civil court records through in-person visits, written requests, and online tools.
Hidalgo County Overview
Hidalgo County District Clerk
The Hidalgo County District Clerk is Laura Hinojosa. The office is at the Hidalgo County Courthouse, 100 E. Cano St., Edinburg, TX 78539. Phone is (956) 318-2200. Fax is (956) 318-2209. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The District Clerk manages records for the county's 12 judicial districts and provides services including records management, jury coordination, child support registry, court registry funds, and passport processing.
Hidalgo County has 12 judicial districts, 6 county courts at law, and 8 justice court precincts. This is a large and active court system. District courts handle civil cases with unlimited dollar jurisdiction, family law matters including divorce and custody, felony criminal cases, and juvenile matters (restricted access). Civil court records go back to 1852, with digital records available for most cases from the 1990s forward.
| Office | Hidalgo County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Clerk | Laura Hinojosa |
| Address | Hidalgo County Courthouse, 100 E. Cano St., Edinburg, TX 78539 |
| Phone | (956) 318-2200 |
| Fax | (956) 318-2209 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Fee schedule at the District Clerk: copies are $1.00 per page. Certified copies are $5.00 per document plus $1.00 per page. Name search fees are $5.00 per name. Audio or CD copies are $20.00 per disc. You can search by party name, case number, attorney name, or date range.
For electronic filing, attorneys use the statewide eFileTexas system. Pro se litigants can also file electronically. The statewide re:SearchTX portal lets you search Hidalgo County civil cases by party name or case number at no cost.
Hidalgo County Clerk
The Hidalgo County Clerk is Arturo Guajardo, Jr. The office is at 100 E. Cano St., Edinburg, TX 78539. Mailing address is P.O. Box 58, Edinburg, TX 78540. Phone is (956) 318-2100. Fax is (956) 318-2105. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The County Clerk maintains county court at law civil records, misdemeanor criminal records, probate cases, real property records, marriage licenses, and assumed name certificates.
Online property records for Hidalgo County are searchable through the county website at hidalgocounty.us. Property records are searchable online, and case search is available through the county site. Marriage records and other public documents may also be requested through the online records request form available on the county website.
| Office | Hidalgo County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Clerk | Arturo Guajardo, Jr. |
| Address | 100 E. Cano St., Edinburg, TX 78539 |
| Phone | (956) 318-2100 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Fee schedule at the County Clerk: recording is $26.00 for the first page and $4.00 for each additional page. Certified copies are $5.00 plus $1.00 per page. Marriage licenses are $82.00.
The Hidalgo County website at hidalgocounty.us provides access to online case search, records requests, and contact information for both the District Clerk and County Clerk offices.
Legal Help for Hidalgo County Civil Cases
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) serves the Rio Grande Valley and provides civil legal assistance to low-income clients. Their main number is (956) 996-8752 and their website has information about services in Hidalgo County. The State Bar of Texas referral line is (800) 252-9690, and attorney searches are at texasbar.com. Self-help guides are at texaslawhelp.org. Court forms are at txcourts.gov/rules-forms. Texas statutes are at statutes.capitol.texas.gov.
People who cannot afford court costs may file a Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs under Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 145. The court reviews your application and decides if fees should be waived.
Cities in Hidalgo County
Hidalgo County includes several large cities in the Rio Grande Valley. Qualifying cities with their own pages include:
Other communities in Hidalgo County include Weslaco, Mercedes, Alamo, Donna, San Juan, and many more. All civil court filings go through the Hidalgo County courthouse in Edinburg.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Hidalgo County in the Rio Grande Valley.