Find Civil Court Records in Irion County
Irion County civil court records are held at the county courthouse in Mertzon, where a combined County and District Clerk office handles all court functions. Irion County is one of the smallest counties in Texas with a population under 2,000, and the courthouse operates with very limited staff. Civil court records, property documents, probate files, and vital records are all maintained at this single office. If you need records, call ahead before visiting because staffing and hours can be limited.
Irion County Overview
Irion County Clerk Office
Irion County uses a combined County and District Clerk office. The current clerk is D'Ann Zertuche. The office is at the Irion County Courthouse, 209 N. Park St., Mertzon, TX 76941. Mailing address is P.O. Box 736, Mertzon, TX 76941. Phone is (325) 835-2711. Fax is (325) 835-2714. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Because this is a combined office, all civil court records for both county court and district court are in one place. Records available include county court civil cases, district court civil cases with unlimited jurisdiction, misdemeanor and felony criminal records, family law filings, probate cases, real property documents, and marriage licenses. Irion County is served by the 51st Judicial District Court, which also covers Reagan and Crockett Counties.
| Office | Irion County Clerk (Combined County/District Clerk) |
|---|---|
| Clerk | D'Ann Zertuche |
| Address | 209 N. Park St., Mertzon, TX 76941 |
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 736, Mertzon, TX 76941 |
| Phone | (325) 835-2711 |
| Fax | (325) 835-2714 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Judicial District | 51st Judicial District (Irion, Reagan, Crockett Counties) |
This is a very small office with limited staff. Allow extra time for records requests to be processed. Call ahead to confirm what information you need to provide and whether the records you want are available. Staff can help with in-person searches, written requests, and some email requests.
Fee schedule: 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.
Irion County Records Online
Online access to Irion County records is limited. TexasFile provides some property and court records after free registration at texasfile.com/irion-county-clerk, though available records are limited for this small rural county. For civil court case searches, use the statewide re:SearchTX portal, which covers Texas courts statewide and is free to use.
Electronic filing for civil cases in the 51st Judicial District is through eFileTexas. Attorneys must e-file civil cases. Pro se litigants may also use eFileTexas. For records not available online, contact the clerk's office directly. For court cost waivers, use Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 145. Forms are at txcourts.gov/rules-forms.
Legal Help in Irion County
For civil legal assistance in the West Texas region, the State Bar of Texas referral service is (800) 252-9690 and attorney searches are at texasbar.com. Legal aid organizations serving West Texas may also be able to assist with civil matters. Self-help guides are at texaslawhelp.org. Texas statutes are at statutes.capitol.texas.gov.
The re:SearchTX statewide portal is the best online tool for searching Irion County civil court cases by party name or case number.
Cities in Irion County
Irion County includes Mertzon as the only incorporated town and county seat. No cities in Irion County meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page. All civil court cases in the county go through the Irion County courthouse in Mertzon.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Irion County in West Texas.