Civil Court Records in Hudspeth County

Hudspeth County civil court records are held at the county courthouse in Sierra Blanca, where a combined County and District Clerk office handles all court functions. Hudspeth County is a very rural county in Far West Texas along the Rio Grande, and it has limited staff and online resources compared to larger counties. All civil court records, property documents, probate files, and vital records are at the single courthouse office. Calling ahead before you visit is strongly recommended.

Hudspeth County Clerk Office

Hudspeth County uses a combined County and District Clerk office. The current clerk is Maria Elena Uribe. The office is at the Hudspeth County Courthouse, 201 W. Millican St., Sierra Blanca, TX 79851. Mailing address is P.O. Box 58, Sierra Blanca, TX 79851. Phone is (915) 369-2301. Fax is (915) 369-2302. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The office may close for lunch. Call ahead to confirm hours before visiting.

The combined office handles all court records for both county court and district court civil cases. Records include county court civil matters up to $200,000, district court civil cases with unlimited jurisdiction, misdemeanor and felony criminal records, family law filings, probate records, real property documents, and marriage licenses. Hudspeth County is part of the 34th Judicial District, which serves Culberson and Hudspeth Counties.

This is a very small rural office. Allow extra time for your request to be processed. If you need certified copies, contact the office first to confirm what documents are needed for your request and how long processing takes.

Hudspeth County Records Online

Online access to Hudspeth County records is limited compared to larger Texas counties. TexasFile provides some property and court records after free registration at texasfile.com/hudspeth-county-clerk, though the available records are limited. For a more comprehensive civil case search, use the statewide re:SearchTX portal, which covers Texas courts statewide including smaller counties like Hudspeth.

Electronic filing for civil cases in the 34th Judicial District is available through eFileTexas. Attorneys must e-file in civil cases. Pro se litigants may also use the system. For records not available online, you need to contact the Hudspeth County Clerk directly by phone or in writing.

Fee schedule at the clerk's office: recording is $26.00 for the first page and $4.00 per additional page. Certified copies are $5.00 per document plus $1.00 per page. Marriage licenses are $82.00. These are standard Texas rates. For court cost waivers, use Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 145. Forms are at txcourts.gov/rules-forms.

Legal Help for Hudspeth County

Legal aid for Far West Texas may be available through Texas RioGrande Legal Aid or similar organizations that serve rural West Texas. The State Bar of Texas referral service is (800) 252-9690 and attorney searches are at texasbar.com. Self-help guides are at texaslawhelp.org. Texas statutes are at statutes.capitol.texas.gov.

Use the re:SearchTX statewide portal to search Hudspeth County civil court cases by party name or case number.

Cities in Hudspeth County

Hudspeth County includes Sierra Blanca as the county seat and Fort Hancock. No cities in Hudspeth County meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page. All civil cases file at the Hudspeth County courthouse in Sierra Blanca.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Hudspeth County in Far West Texas.