Waller County Court Records

Waller County court records refer to documents on legal proceedings within the Waller County courts. These documents play crucial roles in enforcing the rights and ensuring transparency, accountability, and fairness. Generally, court records are collections of case files relating to criminal and civil trials; such documents contain case information such as:

• Names of the plaintiffs and defendants
• Case numbers
• Docket entries
• Complaints/Petitions
• Evidence/Exhibits
• Briefs
• Orders and Judgments
• Trial transcripts.

Are Court Records Public in Waller County?

Yes, Waller County court records are public. According to Title 5, Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code, Waller County court records are public documents and should be accessible to the interested public. Nonetheless, there are exemptions to public access to Waller County court records that may infringe on personal privacy rights or endanger the lives of the involved parties.

Waller County Court Records Search

Finding Waller County court records involves online searches through government and private websites and offline requests through the records custodian offices. Record seekers can search for Waller County court records through the Waller County District Clerk's Office Public Access to Court Records Portal. Also, interested individuals can request access to Waller County court records through the Waller County District Clerk's Office at:

836 Austin Street, Suite 217,
Hempstead,
TX, 77445
Phone: (979) 826-7735.

Waller County Courts

Per the Texas judicial structure, the Waller County court system comprises the District Courts, Constitutional County Court, County Court at Law, Justice Courts, and Municipal Courts. The Waller County District Courts are the apex courts; they handle civil and criminal trials beyond the jurisdiction of the lower courts. The Waller County Constitutional County Court, County Court at Law, Justice Courts, and Municipal Courts share varying degrees of authority over some civil and criminal cases within the county.

Waller County District Courts

Waller County 155th District Court
836 Austin Street, Suite 307
Hempstead,
TX 77445
Phone: (979) 826-7735
Fax: (979) 826-7731

Waller County 506th District Court
Waller County Justice Center
400 Sheriff R. Glenn Smith Drive
Hempstead,
Texas 77445
Phone: (979) 921-0921
Fax: (979) 399-5033

Waller County Constitutional Court
425 FM 1488, Suite106
Hempstead,
TX 77445-4672
Phone: (979) 826-7700
Email: c.jones@wallercounty.us

Waller County Courts at Law
Waller County Court at Law number 1
400 Sheriff R. Glenn Smith Drive,
Hempstead,
TX 77445
Phone: (979) 826-7762 or (979) 826-7763

Waller County Court at Law number 2
425 FM 1488,
Hempstead,
TX 77445
Phone: (979) 826-4066

Waller County Justice Courts
Waller County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1
846 6th St., Suite 1,
Hempstead,
TX 77445
Phone: (979) 826-7745
Email: wcjp1@wallercounty.us

Waller County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2
27388 Fields Store Road,
Waller,
TX 77484
Phone: (936) 372-2193
Fax: (936) 931-5206
Email: jp2@wallercounty.us

Waller County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3
12620 FM 1887,
Hempstead,
TX 77445
Phone: (979) 826-7637
Fax: (979) 826-7639
Email: WCJP3@wallercounty.us

Waller County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4
32225 U.S. Highway 90 Business,
Brookshire,
TX 77423
Phone: (281) 375-5233
Fax: (281) 375-7757
Email: jp4clerk@wallercounty.us

Waller County Municipal Courts
Brookshire Municipal Court
4029 5th Street,
Brookshire,
TX 77423
Phone: (281) 375-5048

Hempstead Municipal Court
1015 11th Street,
Hempstead,
TX 77445
Phone: (979) 826-8838
Fax: (979) 921-0456
Email: municipalcourt@hempsteadcitytx.gov

Prairie View Municipal Court
44500 Business Highway 290 N,
Prairie View,
TX 77445
Phone: (936) 857-5327
Fax: (936) 857-5611
Email: clerk@prairieviewtexas.gov

Waller Municipal Court
1218 Farr Street,
P.O. Box 239,
Waller,
TX 77484
Phone: (936) 372-5614
Email: municipalcourt@wallertexas.gov

Waller County Criminal and Civil Records

Criminal and civil court records are two different types of case files. Waller County criminal records include Waller County arrest records and documents relating to criminal trials within Waller County courts. On the other hand, Waller County civil court records are documents on non-criminal trials; these include case files on cases but are not limited to:

• Family Law
• Probate Adjudications
• Landlord-tenant disputes
• Small claims
• Contract disputes
• Business litigation.

Per Texas laws, Waller County criminal and civil court records are publicly accessible. However, there are restrictions to records protected by federal and Texas laws; such documents may be accessible to the involved parties, authorized entities, and individuals with judicial orders.

In Waller County, the District Clerk's Office is the custodian of criminal and civil court records. Individuals seeking access to Waller County criminal or civil court records should:

• Log in to the Waller County District Clerk's Office Public Access to Court Records Portal
• Depending on the type of court records (criminal or civil), click Criminal Case Records or Civil, Family & Probate Case Records
• Enter the necessary search criteria into the online tools to access Waller County criminal or civil court records.

Waller County Marriage Records

Waller County marriage records are publicly available documents that legitimize the union of couples within Waller County, TX. Members of the public seeking access to Waller County marriage certificates should visit, call, email, or send mail to the Waller County Clerk's Office at any of the following addresses:

Waller County Clerk’s Main Office
425 FM 1488, Suite 112,
Hempstead,
Texas 77445

Main Courthouse office
Waller County Courthouse
425 FM 1488, Suite 112,
Hempstead,
Texas 77445
Phone: (979) 826-7711
Email: countyclerk@wallercounty

Annex Location
Waller County Annex
32225 US Highway 90 Business,
Brookshire,
Texas 77423
Phone: (281) 375-5233 ext 3

Waller County Divorce Records

Waller County divorce records are documents relating to the termination of marriages within Waller County. In Waller and other Texas counties, divorce records are public and accessible to interested persons. However, access to divorce records may be subject to restrictions if they relate to minors, financial accounts, Social Security details, or sealed details.

Waller County divorce record seekers should log in to the Waller County District Clerk's Office Public Access to Court Records Portal, click the Civil, Family & Probate Case Records link, and use the online search tools and the appropriate criteria to look for Waller County divorce records. Alternatively, interested individuals can visit the Waller County Clerk's Office in person and request access to Waller County divorce records.

Waller Birth Records

Birth records are official documentation of the birth. In Waller County, birth records are confidential and accessible only to the individuals named in the documents, their immediate family members, and legal representatives.

A Waller County birth certificate is a proof of citizenship. Birth records are identity documents, and they provide crucial information for early detection of congenital health conditions.

Waller County birth records are accessible through the Waller County Clerk's Offices. Waller County birth records are part of Waller County Vital records and individuals seeking access to them must provide valid and acceptable Identifications.

Waller Death Records

Per Texas laws, Waller County death records become public 25 years after the demise of their owners. Otherwise, they are confidential, and access is limited to the immediate families of the deceased and legal representatives.

Waller County death records play important roles in epidemiological research, health policy formation, inheritance distribution, Social Security benefits, and demographic analysis.

Eligible individuals looking for Waller County death records should visit any Waller County Clerk's Offices with valid identifications. Applicants can mail in applications along with copies of IDs and notarized proofs of identifications to the Waller County Clerk's Office at:

Waller County Clerk
425 FM 1488, Suite 112,
Hempstead,
Texas 77445.

Applications for Waller County Vital records must contain the following information:

Requester’s Information

• Name of the requester
• Address and Telephone Number
• Relationship to the record owner (the Requestor must be the owner of the record or immediate family Member)
• Reasons for obtaining the record
• A copy of a valid driver's license

Record owner’s Information

• Full Name of Person on Record
• Date of Birth or Death (Month, Day, Year)
• Place of Birth or Death (City, County, State)
• Full Name of Father
• Full Name of Mother (Including Maiden Name).

Waller County Probate Court Records

Waller County probate court records refer to documents relating to the management and distribution of the estates of the county's decedent residents. Probate court records encompass case files on Will probates, guardianships, conservatorships, trust administration, escheat partition, and intestate successions.

To access Waller County probate court records, log in to the Waller County District Clerk's Office Public Access to Court Records Portal and use case numbers and party or attorney names to search for probate records. Alternatively, visit the Waller County Clerk's Offices to request access to probate records that are not online.

Waller County Property Records

Waller County property records refer to official documents on real estate within Waller County, TX. These documents are details of real property ownership and transactions within the county.

Generally, a property record encompasses documents and information such as:

• Deeds
• Parcel Number
• Building permit
• Property sales history
• Plat Maps
• Zoning information
• Property tax information
• Liens and Encumbrances
• Mortgages.

In Waller County, the agencies responsible for property records are:

• The Waller County Clerk's Office (records of property transactions)
• The Waller County District Appraisal (property valuation and tax assessment records).

Individuals seeking access to Waller County property tax information should log in to the Waller County Appraisal District’s eSearch Portal and use the online tools to look for property records. Also, Waller County property record seekers can visit the Waller County Clerk's Office and request information about Waller County property ownership and transactions.

Waller County Court Records Online

Texascourtrecords.us and other third-party websites offer easy and convenient access to Waller County public records. These private online resources gather documents and information from various sources and provide 24/7 global access to interested persons. Third-party online resources are time and cost-saving tools for accessing Waller court records.

However, notwithstanding the advantages of using non-government resources to obtain official documents, record seekers should be cautious because documents from some third-party sources may not be complete or outdated.