Search Uvalde County Civil Court Records

Uvalde County civil court records are kept by the District Clerk and County Clerk in Uvalde. You can search civil cases through the re:SearchTX statewide portal or visit the Uvalde County Courthouse to request copies of filings, orders, and judgments. Uvalde County is in South Texas, west of San Antonio. Civil cases filed here include contract disputes, personal injury claims, property matters, and family law proceedings. The District Clerk manages all district court civil filings, and the County Clerk handles county court matters and real property records.

Uvalde County District Clerk

The Uvalde County District Clerk manages civil court records for the district courts serving the county. The courthouse is in Uvalde, and the office is open during regular business hours Monday through Friday. District courts handle all civil cases without a dollar limit. Contract disputes, personal injury cases, property matters, and family law proceedings all go through district courts and are managed by the District Clerk.

For civil records requests, you can visit in person or send a written mail request to the courthouse. Bring a party name or case number when possible. Copy fees are $1.00 per page for regular copies. Certified copies cost $5.00 per document plus $1.00 per page. Fee waivers are available for those who qualify under Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 145 by filing a Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs.

Uvalde County is served by the 4th Court of Appeals in San Antonio. Civil appeals from Uvalde County district courts go to that court. The 4th Court's opinions are at txcourts.gov. Federal civil cases involving Uvalde County parties go to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas with records on PACER.

Online Access to Uvalde County Civil Records

The re:SearchTX portal from the Texas Office of Court Administration is the main online tool for Uvalde County civil court records. It covers courts in all 254 Texas counties and is free for basic searches. You can look up by party name, case number, attorney name, or date range. Results show case type, filing date, party details, and case status. Data is updated nightly.

For electronic filing, Uvalde County civil courts use eFileTexas. Attorneys must use this system for civil filings. Self-represented litigants can also use it. Documents are accepted around the clock, and the system sends email confirmations when filings are accepted. Once processed, filings become part of the official court record and are searchable in the clerk's systems.

The re:SearchTX portal provides free public access to Uvalde County civil case information including case type, parties, and case status.

Civil Cases in Uvalde County Courts

Uvalde County district courts handle a range of civil matters. Contract disputes, personal injury cases from vehicle accidents and other incidents, and real estate matters are common. Agricultural disputes and land boundary cases appear regularly in this part of South Texas. Family law matters including divorce, custody, and child support are also civil proceedings handled at the district court level.

The County Clerk manages county court at law civil records for cases up to $200,000, probate records, and real property recordings including deeds and liens. For deed and property searches, the County Clerk is the right office. Justice court records for small claims under $10,000 are kept by each justice court precinct. The State Bar of Texas at texasbar.com can help you find an attorney if you need legal guidance on a civil matter in Uvalde County. Self-help guides are also at texaslawhelp.org.

Cities in Uvalde County

Uvalde County's main city is Uvalde, the county seat. No cities in Uvalde County meet the population threshold for a dedicated civil court records page. All district court civil filings go through the Uvalde County District Clerk.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Uvalde County in South Texas.