Where do I look up Harris County court records?

Civil district court records are at hcdistrictclerk.com. County Civil and County Criminal Courts at Law have separate portals via cclerk.hctx.net. Property records are at the County Clerk's site.

Are Harris County eviction filings public?

Yes. Eviction (forcible detainer) suits are filed in the Justice of the Peace courts and are publicly searchable per JP precinct.

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How to look up court records in Harris County, Texas

All the official portals, fees, and what's actually searchable. We don't host the records — we just tell you where to find them.

Official search portals

Civil cases Most useful Free to search

Harris County District Clerk · Civil Case Search

Civil district court case search. Cases up to $250K are in County Civil Court at Law (separate portal).

Open portal Document copies: $1/page

Criminal records Free to search

Harris County Criminal Case Records

Felony case search. Misdemeanors are with the County Criminal Court at Law.

Open portal

Real estate / deeds / liens Free to search

Harris County Clerk · Real Property

Real property records: deeds, liens, leases, easements.

Open portal Document copies: $1/page after first page

Common filing fees

Civil case ≤ $50,000 $324.00

Civil case > $50,000 $369.00

Small claims $54.00

Eviction filing $121.00

Divorce (no children) $313.00

Fees are publicly posted by the clerk and updated periodically. Confirm with the clerk's office before filing.

Frequently asked

Where do I look up Harris County court records?: Civil district court records are at hcdistrictclerk.com. County Civil and County Criminal Courts at Law have separate portals via cclerk.hctx.net. Property records are at the County Clerk's site.
Are Harris County eviction filings public?: Yes. Eviction (forcible detainer) suits are filed in the Justice of the Peace courts and are publicly searchable per JP precinct.

Not legal advice. Portal availability and fees change. Verify with the clerk's office before relying on any specific link or number. We update this directory periodically; if you spot a stale link, please let us know.