Texas County Criminal Court Records
Texas County criminal court records are stored at the courthouse on North Grand Avenue in Houston, Missouri. The county was created in 1843 from Shannon and Wright counties and was originally called Ashley County until 1845. Court records date back to 1855. You can search Texas County criminal court records for free through Case.net, Missouri's online court records portal. The clerk's office handles walk-in requests on weekdays. If you need to check a case, look up charges, or get certified copies of court documents, Texas County has several ways to help.
Texas County Quick Facts
Texas County Circuit Clerk
The Texas County Circuit Clerk is the official custodian of all criminal court records. The office takes new filings, stores case files, and provides copies. Staff can look up cases by name or case number. Walk-in visits are the most direct way to get copies.
Certified copies cost $4.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each page after that. Regular copies are about $1.00 per page. The clerk also handles bond payments, fines, and court scheduling for criminal cases in Texas County. Land records go back to 1845, while probate records start from 1850 and marriage records from 1855.
| Office | Texas County Circuit Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address |
210 N Grand Avenue Houston, MO 65483 |
| Phone | (417) 967-2112 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
Search Texas County Criminal Records Online
Case.net is the best way to search criminal court records in Texas County online. This free state portal covers all Missouri Circuit Courts. Search by name, case number, or filing date. Results show charges, docket entries, hearings, and case outcomes.
Case.net lets you track cases too. Sign up for email or text alerts when new filings come in. The system runs most weekdays from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. Central Time. The search is free, though you need an account for case tracking.
Sealed, expunged, and juvenile records do not show on Case.net. For those, call the Texas County Circuit Clerk at (417) 967-2112.
Types of Criminal Cases in Texas County
Criminal court records in Texas County cover both felony and misdemeanor cases. Felonies carry more than a year in state prison. Missouri groups felonies from Class A through E. Misdemeanors go to the Associate Circuit division and carry up to a year in county jail. Common cases include drug offenses, theft, assault, DWI, and property crimes.
Each criminal case creates a file of documents that the Circuit Clerk stores at the courthouse in Houston. The charging document starts the file. Then come docket entries, motions, orders, and the final judgment. Most recent cases are on Case.net. Older records from the 1850s through the 1990s may only be in paper form at the courthouse.
- Complaints, indictments, and informations
- Docket entries for all case activity
- Plea agreements and trial records
- Sentences and probation orders
- Bond and warrant details
Background Checks in Texas County
The MACHS portal handles criminal background checks in Missouri. A name search costs $14. A fingerprint search costs $20. Both are available online. Walk-in service is at the Highway Patrol office in Jefferson City.
For the full local case file on a Texas County criminal case, contact the Circuit Clerk. MACHS uses statewide data, but the clerk holds every document filed in the case.
Texas County Records and Missouri Law
Missouri's Sunshine Law governs access to criminal court records in Texas County. Under Chapter 610, most records are open to anyone. The Attorney General's office handles complaints about denied access and provides guidance on how the law works.
Under RSMo 610.100, arrest records become public once charges are filed or the investigation goes inactive. Expungement is under RSMo 610.140. Some Texas County criminal records can be sealed if you meet the conditions. Not every offense qualifies.
Offender Records for Texas County
The Missouri Department of Corrections runs a free offender search. Look up anyone in state prison or on parole. Results show name, facility, sentence, and release date. For county jail records, contact the Texas County Sheriff.
The Missouri Sex Offender Registry is free and searchable by name or address. It covers all registered offenders in Texas County and the state.
Case.net Features for Texas County Searches
Case.net offers more than a basic name search for Texas County criminal court records. You can look up cases by filing date range, which helps if you know roughly when a case was filed but not the exact name spelling. The system also lets you search by attorney name, which is useful if you know who represented someone in a Texas County case.
The docket view is one of the most useful parts. It shows every action in a case from start to finish. Each entry has a date and a short description of what happened. You can see when motions were filed, when hearings took place, and when the judge made a ruling. For Texas County criminal cases, the docket often shows bond changes, continuances, and plea dates. The case header shows the charges, the judge, and the current status. If the case is closed, it shows the final outcome. You can print or save any page from Case.net for your own records. There is no charge for viewing or printing from the system. Creating an account lets you save searches and track multiple Texas County cases at once. You can also search by attorney name if you know who represented someone. Case.net records for Texas County go back to the mid-1990s. Older cases from the 1850s through the early 1990s may only exist in paper form at the courthouse in Houston.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Texas County. Criminal cases are filed where the offense took place.