Search Howard County Civil Court Records
Howard County civil court records are maintained at the courthouse in Big Spring by both the District Clerk and the County Clerk. The District Clerk manages civil cases and family law filings under two judicial districts. The County Clerk handles county court civil matters, probate filings, real property records, and vital documents. Both offices are open Monday through Friday and serve the public through in-person visits, written mail requests, and online tools such as the statewide Texas court search system.
Howard County Overview
Howard County District Clerk
The Howard County District Clerk office is at the Howard County Courthouse, 300 S. Main St., Big Spring, TX 79720. Phone is (432) 264-2223. Fax is (432) 264-2224. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The District Clerk handles civil records for both the 109th and 142nd Judicial District Courts, which serve Howard County.
Both district courts handle civil cases with unlimited dollar jurisdiction, family law matters, and felony criminal records. Having two judicial districts means there is more capacity for civil cases in Howard County than in single-court counties. Copies are $1.00 per page. Certified copies are $5.00 per document plus $1.00 per page. Electronic filing is through eFileTexas. Use re:SearchTX to search civil cases online.
| Office | Howard County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | Howard County Courthouse, 300 S. Main St., Big Spring, TX 79720 |
| Phone | (432) 264-2223 |
| Fax | (432) 264-2224 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Judicial Districts | 109th and 142nd Judicial District Courts |
Howard County Clerk
The Howard County Clerk is Susan Hollenkamp. The office is at Howard County Courthouse, 300 S. Main St., Big Spring, TX 79720. Phone is (432) 264-2223. Fax is (432) 264-2227. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The County Clerk handles county court civil records, misdemeanor criminal matters, probate cases, real property documents, marriage licenses, and assumed name filings.
Online access to Howard County property and court records is through TexasFile after free registration at texasfile.com/howard-county-clerk. Digital records go back to 1986. Recording fees are $26.00 for the first page and $4.00 per additional page. Certified copies are $5.00 plus $1.00 per page. Marriage licenses are $82.00. For fee waivers in civil cases, use Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 145.
| Office | Howard County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Clerk | Susan Hollenkamp |
| Address | 300 S. Main St., Big Spring, TX 79720 |
| Phone | (432) 264-2223 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Legal Help in Howard County
For civil legal help in the Big Spring area, the State Bar of Texas referral service is (800) 252-9690 and attorney searches are at texasbar.com. West Texas Legal Services or similar organizations may also serve this region with civil legal aid. Self-help guides are at texaslawhelp.org. Forms are at txcourts.gov/rules-forms. Texas statutes are at statutes.capitol.texas.gov.
The statewide re:SearchTX portal provides free access to Howard County civil court case information by party name or case number.
Cities in Howard County
Howard County includes Big Spring as the county seat. No cities in Howard County currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page. All district court civil cases file at the Howard County courthouse in Big Spring.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Howard County in West Texas.