Lampasas County Civil Court Records

Lampasas County civil court records are maintained at the courthouse in Lampasas, Texas by both the County Clerk and the District Clerk. If you need to search civil case filings, get copies of judgments, or review court documents in Lampasas County, this page covers the offices, search tools, and fees involved.

Lampasas County Clerk and District Clerk

Teresa B. Hash serves as the Lampasas County Clerk. The office is at 501 E. 4th Street in Lampasas. The County Clerk handles county court civil records, probate filings, misdemeanor records, real property documents, marriage licenses, and assumed name certificates. Online records from 1986 forward are available through TexasFile at texasfile.com/lampasas-county-clerk. Free registration is required. Both offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

The District Clerk is in the same building. Lampasas County is served by the 27th Judicial District, which covers Lampasas and Burnet Counties. The 27th District Court handles major civil suits, family law cases, and felony criminal proceedings for both counties. When the judge is scheduled in Lampasas, district court cases are heard at the courthouse on 4th Street.

Civil Cases in Lampasas County Courts

Civil cases in Lampasas County are split between the county court and the 27th District Court. The county court handles smaller civil disputes, probate proceedings, guardianship cases, and misdemeanor matters. The district court handles larger civil suits, family law cases, and felony criminal proceedings. Cases for Lampasas County residents are heard in Lampasas when the 27th District Court is scheduled there.

Lampasas County has seen steady population growth as part of the broader Central Texas region. More residents means more civil filings, particularly in family law and debt-related cases. Probate matters are also common, as property passes between generations. Real property disputes involving land and minerals do come up as well. The County Clerk keeps all probate and property records, while the District Clerk handles the major civil case files.

Texas civil procedure governs all cases filed in Lampasas County. Rules on deadlines, service, and judgment are the same here as in any other Texas county. You can find the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure at statutes.capitol.texas.gov. The 27th District Court follows the same procedural rules as all other Texas district courts.

Finding Lampasas County Civil Court Records

The statewide re:SearchTX portal is free and does not require registration. Search by party name, cause number, or attorney to find Lampasas County civil cases in the 27th District Court. The portal shows docket entries, case status, and filing dates for courts across Texas.

TexasFile provides county clerk records for Lampasas County from 1986 onward. Register free at texasfile.com/lampasas-county-clerk. This is useful for real property records, recorded instruments, and official filings at the county clerk level rather than active court cases.

For in-person searches, visit the courthouse at 501 E. 4th Street in Lampasas. Both clerks share a phone number at (512) 556-8271. Bring a party name or case number. Plain copies are $1.00 per page. Certified copies are $5.00 plus $1.00 per page. Mail requests are accepted at 501 E. 4th Street, Lampasas, TX 76550. Electronic filing is available through eFileTexas for the 27th District Court.

Fees and Legal Help in Lampasas County

Court filing fees in Lampasas County follow the Texas statutory schedule. District court civil filings run $200 to $350 depending on the case type. County court civil cases are less expensive. 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. Always call (512) 556-8271 to confirm current fees before you file.

If you cannot pay court costs, Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 145 allows you to file a Statement of Inability to Afford Payment. The form is available at the courthouse or at txcourts.gov. The court reviews your financial information and may waive fees.

For legal assistance with civil court matters in Lampasas County, TexasLawHelp.org provides free guides and forms. The State Bar of Texas runs a lawyer referral service at (800) 252-9690. Attorneys in Austin, Killeen, and Georgetown regularly handle civil cases for Hill Country counties. Most civil records are open to the public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552.

Note: For small claims cases under $20,000, the Justice of the Peace courts in Lampasas County handle those matters. JP courts are separate from the county and district courts, but the records are also public.

Nearby Counties

Lampasas County is in Central Texas. These neighboring counties share the 27th Judicial District or border Lampasas County.