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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Archer County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Texas state publishers on the review date. 3 primary .gov / official sources cited below.

Archer County — Key Numbers (2026)

Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Archer County, Texas — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
9,155
Population
Census estimate
3,367
Households
Census estimate
$69,954
Median income
Annual household
$157,500
Median home value
Census ACS
Archer City
County seat
In Texas
Archer County Records Availability Map
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
4 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
3 sources
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources   One source   Use state portal

Archer County Records at a Glance

Record typeArcher County verified sources
Court recordsCommissioners Court Minutes - Archer County, Texas
Archer County | 97thdistrictcourt
Criminal recordsInmates
Crime Records Services - Texas Department of Public Safety
Wants & warrantsNo verified source — see Archer County state portal below
Property recordsArcher County Appraisal District
checkHuman.title - County Government Records
Vital recordsNo verified source — see Archer County state portal below
Voter recordsNo verified source — see Archer County state portal below
Professional licensesNo verified source — see Archer County state portal below
Recorded documentsNo verified source — see Archer County state portal below
Archer County — Verified Record Sources by Type (2026)
Court records4Criminal records2Wants & warrants0Property records3Vital records0Voter records0Licenses0Recorded docs0
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Archer County. Data verified June 04, 2026.

What Changed in 2026 — Archer County Records

2026
Archer County court records portal verified
State court system links for Archer County verified against the Texas judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Archer County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Archer County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Archer County property records online
Archer County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
2026
FBI Identity History Summary (federal complement)
For records that may exist outside Texas, the FBI Identity History Summary at fbi.gov complements all county-level state records.

The 4-Step Archer County Records Pathway

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Step 1 — Start at the Archer County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Archer County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Texas statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Texas state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.

Five Things People Get Wrong About Archer County Records

❌ Myth: "Archer County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Archer County are held by the Texas state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Archer County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have Archer County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Texas state repository has verified, current Archer County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Archer County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Archer County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).

Primary Sources (All Verified)

Related — Archer County & Texas Records

For records not specific to Archer County, use Texas's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Texas statewide record systems:
🇺🇸 National hubs:
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Other counties in Texas: Angelina · Aransas · Armstrong · Atascosa · Austin

About Archer County, Texas

Archer County is located in the North Texas Region of Texas. The county seat is Archer City.

  • Population: 9,155
  • Households: 3,367
  • Median household income: $69,954
  • Median home value: $157,500
  • Below poverty line: 12.3%
  • Land area: 903.3 sq mi
  • Population density: 10.1 people / sq mi
  • Public libraries indexed: 1
  • NCES schools indexed: 8
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Archer County Records Available on Microfilm from Midwestern State University | Texas State Library
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OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK COUNTY COURT CIVIL MINUTES, 1881-1913 Index: For an index to the County Court Civil Minutes, 1881-1941 request Reel 1443441. Reel 1443441 1881-1891 Vol. B 1891-1913 Vol. 2 ·
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Commissioners Court Minutes - Archer County, Texas
Official Free
Moving forward all Commissioners Court Minutes can be found on our Public Notices page · January 8th January 22nd February 12th February 26th March 11th Marth 25th April 8th April 22nd May 13th May 28th June 10th June 24th June 27th July 8th July 11th July 22nd July 25th August 7th August ...
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Archer County | 97thdistrictcourt
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Archer County District Clerk · Kelly Reid-Chief Deputy Clerk · Mandy Kinnaman- Deputy Clerk · Physical Address: 100 S. Center, Archer City, TX 76351 · 2nd Floor Courthouse · Mailing Address: P.O. Box 815, Archer City, TX 76351 · Phone: (940) 574-4615 ·
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Archer County | 97thdistrictcourt
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Mailing Address: P.O. Box 815, Archer City, TX 76351 E-Filing Req. Iss. Abstract Judgment/Writ of Execution · Monthly Appointment Fees & Report from 4/20 to 11/25 · Parties filing without an attorney: Go to www.texaslawhelp.org
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Office Address City Zip Code Fax Office's Email Court Phone County: Anderson
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Court Phone · County: Archer · Archer · District Clerk · Office · Archer City 76351-0815 · (940) 574-2432 · None · P O Box 815 · Clerk: Lori Rutledge · Clerk's Email: lrutledge@co.archer.tx.us · Notes: Case Management System: Local Government Solutions (LGS) Website: http://www....
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Archer County Appraisal District
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To courteously and professionally serve the taxing units of County by providing equal and uniform appraisals of all properties whereby efficient assessment and collections services will be performed on behalf of participating taxing units in compliance with the statutes of the Texas Property Tax Code. The Archer County Appraisal District appraises property for all taxable property in Archer County for the taxing authorities of: Archer County, Archer City ISD, Holliday ISD, Windthorst ISD, Iowa Park CISD, Jacksboro ISD, Olney ISD, City of Archer City, City of Holliday, City of Lakeside…
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Texas Land Records Real Property Official Records Search
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Access property records, Access real properties
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Inmates
Official Free
Official websites use .gov A .gov Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Multi-court Voice Case Information System: 866-222-8029 ext.
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Crime Records Services - Texas Department of Public Safety
Official Free
© 2026 Texas Department of Public Safety. PDF files require Adobe Reader or compatible
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PublicSite Sor Public SORNA
Official Free
Under Art. 62.403(b), a person with a single reportable adjudication or conviction may apply to the Council on Sex Offender Treatment for an individual risk assessment .
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Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
Official Free
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has notified DSHS that two Texas residents were Need a copy of your birth certificate? We can help you. Vital Statistics maintains birth records for the state of Texas.
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TDLR Active License Search
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TDLR License Data Search (Active Licenses only) Search Help | Download License files | Download Other | Questions/Comments
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Open Records Policy
Official Free
Texas Government Code, Chapter 552, gives you the right to access government records; and an officer for public information and the officer’s agent may not ask why you want them. All government information is presumed to be available to the public. Certain exceptions may apply to the disclosure ...
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Archer County
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Field notes are the narrative record of the cadastral survey . They are written in tabular format and contain the detailed descriptions of entire survey process including the instrumentation and procedures utilized, calling all physical evidence evaluated in the survey process, and listing all ...
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Notice of Foreclosure Sale - Archer County, Texas
Official Free
Welcome to Archer County, Texas · ILLEGAL DUMPING IS AGAINST THE LAW Archer County wishes to remind everyone that illegal dumping is the law in the State of Texas. Disposing of letter or other solid waste within 300 feet of a public highway, on a right-of-way, on other public or private property, ...
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Commissioners Court Minutes - Archer County, Texas
Official Free
Moving forward all Commissioners Court Minutes can be found on our Public Notices page · January 8th January 22nd February 12th February 26th March 11th Marth 25th April 8th April 22nd May 13th May 28th June 10th June 24th June 27th July 8th July 11th July 22nd July 25th August 7th August ...
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Sales Taxpayer Search
Business, Voter & Other

TX Comptroller entity search.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I look up court cases in Archer County?
Archer County court cases are searchable through the Office Address City Zip Code Fax Office's Email Court Phone County: Anderson portal: https://www.txcourts.gov/media/1460592/2025-district-clerk-offices.pdf. Texas also operates a state-level case lookup through the re:SearchTX system. For federal matters, see PACER.
Can I find out if someone is divorced in Texas?
Yes. Search the court case index for the person's name in the county where they lived. Most Texas counties offer free online case-search portals. The state vital records office also issues divorce verifications for a fee.
What's the difference between sealing and expunging a record in Texas?
In Texas, a sealed record is hidden from public view but still exists and remains visible to law enforcement, licensing boards, and some employers. An expunged record is treated by Texas law as if it never happened — though FBI and federal records may persist regardless of state action. The relief process runs through the sentencing court.
What's the difference between a court record and a criminal record in Texas?
A court record shows everything filed in a specific case — pleadings, motions, judgments. A criminal record (rap sheet) is a person-centric history from the Texas Department of Public Safety that aggregates arrests and dispositions across all courts in Texas. Court records are searched by case; criminal records by person.