Lee County Civil Court Records

Lee County civil court records are kept at the courthouse in Giddings by the County Clerk and the District Clerk. Whether you are searching for civil case filings, looking up court judgments, or trying to get copies of court documents in Lee County, this page explains the offices involved, how to search records, and what fees apply.

Lee County Clerk and District Clerk

Wendy M. Williams serves as the Lee County Clerk. The office address is P.O. Box 419 in Giddings, TX 78942. The County Clerk keeps county court civil records, probate filings, misdemeanor records, real property documents, marriage licenses, and assumed name certificates. Online records from 1986 onward are searchable through TexasFile at texasfile.com/lee-county-clerk. Free registration is needed. Both offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

The District Clerk's office is in the same courthouse. Lee County is served by the 335th Judicial District, which covers Burleson and Lee Counties. The 335th District Court handles major civil suits, family law cases, and felony criminal proceedings. Cases are heard in Giddings when the judge is scheduled there.

Civil Cases in Lee County Courts

Civil cases in Lee County go to either the county court or the 335th District Court depending on the case type and amount in controversy. County court handles small civil claims, probate proceedings, guardianship matters, and misdemeanor cases. The 335th District Court takes on larger civil suits, family law cases, and felony proceedings.

Lee County sits between Austin and College Station in the Post Oak Savanna region of Central Texas. Civil filings in the county cover a range of matters. Debt collection suits, contract disputes, and personal injury claims are common in civil courts statewide. In Lee County, agricultural disputes and property matters also come through the courthouse. Probate cases are frequent when property owners in the county pass away.

Family law cases filed in Lee County are heard in the 335th District Court. Divorce petitions, custody modifications, and child support enforcement matters are all handled at the courthouse in Giddings. Texas civil procedure governs all of these cases. Relevant statutes including the Texas Family Code are at statutes.capitol.texas.gov.

How to Access Lee County Civil Records

Try re:SearchTX first for online searches. This free statewide portal lets you search by party name or cause number and shows docket entries and case status for Texas district courts including the 335th in Lee County. No account is required.

TexasFile covers Lee County from 1986 forward. Register free at texasfile.com/lee-county-clerk to search county clerk records, property filings, and recorded instruments. This is especially useful for title searches and lien research.

For in-person searches, go to the Lee County Courthouse in Giddings. Both clerk offices share a phone number at (979) 542-3074. Bring a party name or cause number. Plain copies are $1.00 per page. Certified copies are $5.00 plus $1.00 per page. Mail requests are accepted at P.O. Box 419, Giddings, TX 78942. Electronic filing in the 335th District Court is handled through eFileTexas.

Note: For legal assistance in Lee County, TexasLawHelp.org has free guides and forms. The State Bar of Texas lawyer referral line is (800) 252-9690.

Records Access and Court Fees

Civil court records in Lee County are public under the Texas Public Information Act at Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Both the County Clerk and District Clerk must respond to records requests. Sealed records and some family court documents may be restricted. The clerk will tell you if a record is unavailable and why.

Filing fees in Lee County follow the Texas statutory schedule. District court civil cases typically run $200 to $350 to file. County court cases are less. 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. Call (979) 542-3074 to confirm current fees before you file.

If you cannot pay court costs, Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 145 allows a fee waiver for people who qualify. File a Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs at the courthouse or get the form at txcourts.gov.

Nearby Counties

Lee County is in Central Texas between Austin and College Station. These nearby counties may hold relevant civil records for parties near county lines.