Search Jackson County Civil Court Records
Jackson County civil court records are maintained at the courthouse in Edna by two separate offices. The District Clerk handles district court civil cases and family law filings under the 267th Judicial District Court, which serves Jackson County. The County Clerk keeps county court civil records, probate cases, real property documents, and vital records. Both offices are open Monday through Friday and accept records requests in person, by mail, and in some cases by phone.
Jackson County Overview
Jackson County District Clerk
The Jackson County District Clerk office is at the Jackson County Courthouse, 115 W. Main St., Edna, TX 77957. Phone is (361) 782-3512. Fax is (361) 782-5311. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The District Clerk handles all civil, criminal, and family law records for the 267th Judicial District Court, which covers Jackson County alone.
Records available include civil cases with unlimited dollar jurisdiction, divorce and custody filings, child support cases, and felony criminal records. Copies are $1.00 per page. Certified copies are $5.00 per document plus $1.00 per page. Electronic filing is through eFileTexas. Search Jackson County civil court cases through re:SearchTX at no cost.
| Office | Jackson County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | Jackson County Courthouse, 115 W. Main St., Edna, TX 77957 |
| Phone | (361) 782-3512 |
| Fax | (361) 782-5311 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Judicial District | 267th Judicial District Court |
Jackson County Clerk
The Jackson County Clerk is Carol A. Tengler. The office is at Jackson County Courthouse, 115 W. Main St., Edna, TX 77957. Mailing address is P.O. Box 548, Edna, TX 77957. Phone is (361) 782-3512. Fax is (361) 782-5311. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The County Clerk maintains county court civil records, misdemeanor criminal records, probate cases, real property documents, marriage licenses, and assumed name filings.
Online access to Jackson County records is available through TexasFile after free registration at texasfile.com/jackson-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. Fee waivers are available under Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 145.
| Office | Jackson County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Clerk | Carol A. Tengler |
| Address | 115 W. Main St., Edna, TX 77957 |
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 548, Edna, TX 77957 |
| Phone | (361) 782-3512 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Legal Help for Jackson County Cases
For civil legal assistance in Jackson County, Lone Star Legal Aid may serve the Gulf Coast region at (800) 733-8394 or lonestarlegal.org. The State Bar of Texas referral service is (800) 252-9690, with attorney searches at texasbar.com. Self-help guides are at texaslawhelp.org. Forms are at txcourts.gov/rules-forms. Texas statutes are at statutes.capitol.texas.gov.
Use re:SearchTX to search Jackson County civil court filings through the Texas Office of Court Administration's statewide search portal.
Cities in Jackson County
Jackson County includes Edna as the county seat. No cities in Jackson County currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page. All civil court cases in the county file at the Jackson County courthouse in Edna.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Jackson County in the Texas Gulf Coast region.