Texas County Court Records

Texas County court records are kept at the District Court in Guymon, located in the Oklahoma Panhandle. This is the second largest county in Oklahoma by land area. The court clerk's office manages civil, criminal, family, probate, and traffic case files. You can search Texas County court records through OSCN online at no cost or visit the courthouse at 319 North Main Street. The clerk can pull case files by name or case number and make copies while you wait. Whether you need a divorce decree, a criminal case filing, or a probate record from Texas County, the court clerk's office in Guymon is the primary source for these documents.

Texas County District Court

The Texas County Court Clerk is M. Renee Ellis. The office sits at 319 North Main Street, Suite 301, in Guymon. Hours are regular business hours, Monday through Friday. Texas County is part of Oklahoma's 1st Judicial District, which covers the Panhandle counties. The clerk handles all state-level case filings for the county, from felony crimes to small claims disputes.

Texas County is named for the state of Texas, which borders it to the south. Despite its rural setting, the court processes a steady flow of civil and criminal cases. The courthouse in Guymon serves as the only district court location for the entire county. If you live in Goodwell, Hooker, Hardesty, or any of the smaller towns, your district court cases still go through this office. Call (580) 338-3003 to check on a case or ask about filing requirements before you visit.

Search Texas County Court Records Online

The OSCN docket search is the fastest way to find court records in Texas County. Pick "Texas" from the county list and search by party name, case number, or traffic citation number. The system shows party names, attorneys, case status, docket entries, and hearing dates. OSCN is free and updates within about a day of new filings being processed by the clerk's office.

On Demand Court Records works for Texas County too. It uses the same state data and adds features like date of birth filters and case alert notifications. The basic search is free. Paid plans with document images and monitoring run from $5 to $55 a month.

You can also go to the courthouse in person. Give the clerk a name or case number and they will pull the file. Copies cost $1.00 for the first page and $0.50 for each page after that. Certification is $0.50 per document. These fees come from 28 O.S. Section 31. Bring cash, a check, or a money order.

The Texas County website provides general county information and links to county offices.

Check the county site for office hours and contact details before heading to Guymon.

Get Texas County Court Records by Mail

Mail requests for Texas County court records go to P.O. Box 1081, Guymon, OK 73942. Include the case number if you have it. If not, provide the full names of the parties and the approximate filing date so staff can locate the file. Enclose a check or money order payable to "Texas County Court Clerk" for the copy fees. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Certified copies have to be mailed or picked up in person. They cannot be emailed. If you need a certified copy for a legal proceeding, specify that in your request letter. The clerk will add the $0.50 certification fee to each document. Under Title 12, Section 32 of the Oklahoma Statutes, certified copies of court records carry the same legal weight as the originals. Online payments for fines and court costs can go through pay.oscn.net.

Court Record Types in Texas County

Texas County District Court maintains records for civil cases, criminal cases, domestic relations, probate proceedings, small claims, and traffic violations. Civil cases include contract disputes, property claims, and personal injury suits. Criminal records cover both felonies and misdemeanors filed in the county. Family court handles divorce, custody, and child support cases. Probate covers wills, estates, and guardianships.

The county also issues marriage licenses and records divorce decrees. Traffic citations are searchable on OSCN by citation number. Several towns in Texas County have their own municipal courts for local ordinance matters. The Guymon Municipal Court at (580) 338-3501 handles city-level violations. Hooker, Goodwell, Hardesty, Texhoma, and Tyrone each have municipal courts as well.

Certain records stay sealed. Juvenile cases are confidential under Title 10A. Adoption files need a court order to access. Under Title 22, Section 18, some criminal records can be expunged if the person meets eligibility requirements set by the statute.

Texas County Land Records

Land records in Texas County are handled by the county clerk at 319 North Main Street, 2nd Floor, Suite 201, Guymon, OK 73942. The phone number is (580) 338-3141. The county clerk files deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property documents. This office is separate from the court clerk, though both are in the same courthouse building.

You can search Texas County land records online at OKCountyRecords.com. The site has indexed data and images going back to June 1979. New records get added in real time as they are filed with the county clerk.

OKCountyRecords provides online access to deed and mortgage records in Texas County.

Search by name or document type to find property records on file in this county.

Criminal History Checks

For criminal history checks in Texas County, use the OSBI CHIRP portal. A name-based search costs $15. Fingerprint-based searches cost $19. A search of the DOC sex and violent offender database costs $2. Under Oklahoma Administrative Code Section 375:9-1-2, all online criminal history requests go through this system. The OSBI office is at 6600 North Harvey Place in Oklahoma City for walk-in checks.

Criminal case records from the Texas County District Court are on OSCN. You can search by defendant name to find charges, case status, and outcomes. The OklahomaCourtRecords.us page for Texas County also provides case lookup tools.

Cities in Texas County

Texas County includes Guymon, Hooker, Goodwell, Hardesty, Texhoma, and Tyrone. All district court cases go through the Texas County District Court in Guymon. Each town has its own municipal court for local violations.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Texas County in the Oklahoma Panhandle. Make sure you are filing in the correct county.