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Cameron County Court Records

Cameron County court records are documents generated and maintained by the county’s various trial-level courts and clerk’s offices, serving as a record of all legal proceedings within the county. Court records are kept in accordance with judicial rules and are generally public unless they contain sensitive information that has been sealed by the court or restricted by state law.

Court records are distinct from other public records maintained in the state, but often incorporate and interact with them. For example, the arrest record of an individual who was prosecuted may become a part of their court record.

Are Cameron County Court Records Public?

Yes. Court records are public in Cameron County. While many government records in Texas are covered by the Public Information Act, the judiciary is exempt from it. Instead, access to court records is governed by the common law right of access and several judicial rules (e.g., Rule 12 of the Rules of Judicial Administration and Rule 76a of the Rules of Civil Procedure).

Most court records in the state are public, with certain records exempted from public access, including

  • Juvenile records
  • Adoption records
  • Mental health records
  • Sealed criminal and civil records

What Information is Available in Cameron County Court Records?

The content of a court record usually depends on the case type, the court handling it, and the case’s particularities. However, some information is found in all case records. These include

  • The names of the parties in the case and their attorneys
  • The case details
  • Docket sheets
  • Initiating documents
  • Exhibits
  • Motions and responses
  • Court orders and judgments

Cameron County Court Records Search

Cameron County court records are accessible in the following ways.

  • Online Access

The primary online portal for court record searches in the county is the Texas Court Records Search portal. The portal provides access to records from the District, County Courts at Law, and Probate Court. Justice of the Peace and Municipal Court records are not accessible through the portal. Researchers generally have to contact those courts directly for their case records. Confidential court records are not available online.

  • In-Person Access

Individuals seeking access to a record not available online or who need a copy of a court record often have to obtain the record in person. Records of cases heard in the District Court are maintained by the District Clerk. Records from the County Courts at Law and Probate Court with the County Clerk. Justice of the Peace and Municipal Courts retain their own records.

Requesters can walk into the office of the custodian of the record they wish to inspect or obtain. Office staff will need a name or case number to locate the record, and a fee may be charged for the reproduction of the record.

  • Mail and Phone Requests

Mail requests are also possible in Cameron County, in addition to online and in-person access. To obtain a record by mail, individuals may submit a written request clearly describing the record they wish to access from the court. For District Court records, applicants may complete and mail the Copy Request Form to the District Clerk’s Office. Once the request has been processed and prepared, a requester can pick up the record in person or have it mailed back to them. Records not picked up in person within 10 days will require a new request and payment.

Fees for Court Records in Cameron County

Individuals requesting to inspect or obtain a copy of a court record from a custodian in Cameron County may be asked to pay a fee. The following fees generally apply to court record access in the county.

  • Plain copies: $1 per page
  • Certified copies: $5 per seal
  • Authenticated/Exemplified copies: $10 flat fee plus $1 per page
  • Record search (if case number is not provided): $5 per name
  • Electronic copies: $1 for the first 10 pages and 10 cents per page thereafter

Fees can be avoided by searching four court records through the Texas Court Records Search portal.

Fees for vital records maintained by the County Clerk include

  • Birth certificate: $23 per copy
  • Marriage certificate: $21 per copy
  • Death Certificate: $21.00 for the first copy and $4.00 for each other copy ordered at the same time

Cameron County Courthouse Locations

The Cameron County court system is structured into several tiers of trial courts, including Justice of the Peace courts, District Courts, County Courts at Law, a Probate Court, and Municipal Courts. Below are the addresses of the courthouses in the county.

Cameron County Courthouse

974 East Harrison Street

Brownsville, TX 78520

County Courts at Law Phone: (956) 550-1327

District Courts Phone: (956) 544-0882

Brownsville Municipal Court

1034 East Levee Street

Brownsville, TX 78520

Phone: (956) 548-7181

Harlingen Municipal Court

1018 Fair Park Boulevard

Harlingen, TX 78551

Phone: (956) 216-5121

Fax: (956) 216-5130

San Benito Municipal Court

485 North Sam Houston Boulevard

San Benito, Texas 78586

Phone: (956) 361-3819

Fax: (956) 361-3818

Port Isabel Municipal Court

110 West Hickman Street

Port Isabel, TX 78578

Phone: (956) 943-1281

Fax: (956) 943-1281

South Padre Island Municipal Court

4601 Padre Boulevard

South Padre Island, TX 78597

Phone: (956) 761-3225

Fax: (956) 761-3224

La Feria Municipal Court

115 East Commercial Avenue

La Feria, TX 78559-5002

Phone: (956) 797-2261

Fax: (956) 797-1898

Los Fresnos Municipal Court

Los Fresnos, TX 78566

520 East Ocean Boulevard

Phone: (956) 233-9200

Fax: (956) 233-9221

Rio Hondo Municipal Court

122 Street Arroyo Boulevard

Rio Hondo, TX 78583-0389

Phone: (956) 748-2102

Fax: (956) 748-4394

Santa Rosa Municipal Court

101 FM 506

Santa Rosa, TX 78593-0326

Phone: (956) 636-1064

Fax: (956) 636-2044

Combes Municipal Court

21539 State Highway 107

Combes, TX 78535

Phone: (956) 425-7131

Fax: (956) 412-6795

Primera Municipal Court

22893 Stuart Place Road

Primera, TX 78552

Phone: (956) 423-9654

Fax: (956) 423-2166

Laguna Vista Municipal Court

122 Fernandez Street

Laguna Vista, TX 78578

Phone: (956) 943-1793

Fax: (956) 943-3111

Palm Valley Municipal Court

1313 North Stuart Place Road

Palm Valley, TX 78552

(956) 423-8384

Fax: (956) 423-6324

Rancho Viejo Municipal Court

3301 Carmen Avenue

Rancho Viejo, TX 78575

Phone: (956) 350-4093

Fax: (956) 350-4156

Indian Lake Municipal Court

62 South Azetec Cove Drive

Los Fresnos, TX 78566-4113

Phone: (956) 233-4021

Fax: (956) 233-5140

Criminal Records Access in Cameron County

Criminal records in Cameron County are maintained by law enforcement departments and the judiciary, based on the specific record. Law enforcement agencies keep records of an individual’s arrest, detention in jail, and prison time, while the court maintains all information relating to the individual’s trial.

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is the central repository for all criminal history information reported by local law enforcement and courts across Texas. The DPS is responsible for issuing certified criminal history reports. Individuals can obtain a report from the agency via a Criminal History Conviction Name Search or a Fingerprint-based search. Fingerprint searches, however, are not for public use.

Individuals may access criminal court files maintained by the court from the relevant Clerk’s Office holding the record. Public criminal court records may also be accessible on the Texas Court Records Search portal.

Cameron County Probate Records

Cameron County probate records are documents related to the administration of a deceased person’s estate, guardianships, and mental health cases. Probate records usually include a will (if available), asset inventories, small estate affidavits, probate applications, and court orders.

In Cameron County, probate cases are heard by the Probate Court, but the records are filed with the County Clerk’s Probate Department. Older records (some dating back to 1848) are stored at the Records Management Facility. Individuals can search for existing probate cases on the Texas Court Records Search portal. Probate records may also be accessed in person at the County Clerk’s Office or requested by mail.

Most probate records are public. For example, anyone can view a probated will or an estate’s inventory once filed with the court. However, certain probate records (e.g, mental health and guardianship records) are typically restricted to the public.

Cameron County Family Court Records

In Cameron County, family law cases such as divorces, child custody, adoptions, and child support are primarily handled by the District Courts. The County Clerk is the custodian of all family court records in the county and oversees access to them.

Individuals may access family court records by visiting the County Clerk’s Office. A search may also be done on the Texas Case Search Portal. However, online availability of family court records may be limited due to the confidentiality of certain documents.

Federal Court Records in Cameron County

Federal court records in Cameron County are managed by the Brownsville Division of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. Unlike county court records, these files are handled through a centralized federal system.

The primary way to access federal court records in the county is the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER). Individuals must register for an account to search for civil, criminal, and bankruptcy cases. Federal court records may also be accessed in person at the Brownsville federal courthouse, located at

Reynaldo G. Garza-Filemon B. Vela

United States Courthouse

600 East Harrison Street

Brownsville, TX 78520

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