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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Bastrop County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Texas state publishers on the review date. 4 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Bastrop County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Bastrop County, Texas — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
114,931
Population
Census estimate
33,259
Households
Census estimate
$80,151
Median income
Annual household
$235,900
Median home value
Census ACS
Bastrop
County seat
In Texas
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
3 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
3 sources
Vital records
1 source
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
Bastrop County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Bastrop County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Bastrop County Case Records Search Home | Bastrop County |
| Criminal records | Inmates & Jail Bonds Criminal Illegal Immigrant Fugitive Wanted in Bastrop Co. Ba… |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Bastrop County state portal below |
| Property records | Bastrop CAD – Official Site – Bastrop, Texas checkHuman.title - County Government Records |
| Vital records | Browser Test - Bastrop County Clerk Web Access |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Bastrop County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Bastrop County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Bastrop County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Bastrop County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Bastrop County Records
2026
Bastrop County court records portal verified
State court system links for Bastrop County verified against the Texas judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Bastrop County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Bastrop County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Bastrop County property records online
Bastrop 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 Bastrop County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Bastrop County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Bastrop 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 Bastrop County Records
❌ Myth: "Bastrop County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Bastrop County are held by the Texas state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Bastrop 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 Bastrop County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Texas state repository has verified, current Bastrop County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Bastrop County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Bastrop 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)
- records.co.bastrop.tx.us — Court records — official source
- www.dps.texas.gov — Criminal records — official source
- www.cc.co.bastrop.tx.us — Vital records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Bastrop County & Texas Records
For records not specific to Bastrop County, use Texas's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Texas statewide record systems:
- Texas Court Records →
- Texas Criminal Records →
- Texas Property Records →
- Texas Vital Records →
- Texas Voter Records →
- Texas Wants & Warrants →
- Texas Licenses →
- Texas Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Texas statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
About Bastrop County, Texas
Bastrop County is located in the Central Texas Region of Texas. The county seat is Bastrop.
- Population: 114,931
- Households: 33,259
- Median household income: $80,151
- Median home value: $235,900
- Below poverty line: 11.9%
- Land area: 888.2 sq mi
- Population density: 129.4 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 3
- NCES schools indexed: 25
Home | Bastrop County
Official Free
Bastrop County Courthouse | 804 Pecan Street | Bastrop, TX 78602 | Phone: <strong>(512) 581-7100</strong> · Copyright © {{YEAR}} Bastrop County, Texas. All rights reserved
Bastrop County Case Records Search
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Copyright 2003 Tyler Technologies. All rights Reserved
Home | Bastrop County
Official Free
Bastrop County Courthouse | 804 Pecan Street | Bastrop, TX 78602 | Phone: (512) 581-7100 · Copyright © Bastrop County, Texas. All rights reserved
25.0003 • General statutory county court jurisdiction.
Official Free
Bastrop County District Courts - 2 21st 24.122 335th 24.481 Also serve Burleson, Lee, and Washington counties. General district court jurisdiction. County Courts at Law - 1 County Court at Law 25.0131-25.0132; 25.0003 General statutory county court jurisdiction.
Public Access to Court Electronic Records | PACER: Federal Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
.gov
Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Bastrop CAD – Official Site – Bastrop, Texas
Official Free
Within this site you will find general information about the District and the ad valorem property tax system in Texas, as well as information regarding specific properties within the district. Bastrop Central Appraisal District is responsible for local property tax appraisal and exemption ...
Texas Land Records Real Property Official Records Search
Official Free
Access property records, Access real properties
Inmates & Jail Bonds
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PACER provides information about accessing and filing federal court records electronically. Find resources for using PACER.
Criminal Illegal Immigrant Fugitive Wanted in Bastrop Co. Back in Custody | Department of Public Safety
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You can find the current lists—with photos—on the DPS website . Do not attempt to apprehend these fugitives; they are considered armed and dangerous. General Inquiries: Visit the Contact Us page for divisions contact. Open Record Requests: Visit the Public Information Request page.
PublicSite Sor Public SORNA
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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 .
Browser Test - Bastrop County Clerk Web Access
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Marriage · Search Marriage Index · Real Estate · Grantee List · Grantor List · Search Real Estate Index · Uniform Commercial Code · Search UCC Index · FAQ · Frequently Asked Questions · Today · Yesterday · This Week · Last Week · This Month · Last Month ·
Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
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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.
IvisMvpUi
Official Free
Visit https://ivss-counties.tdcj.texas.gov/ to check the custody status of your Offender · Bastrop County Courthouse | 804 Pecan Street | Bastrop, TX 78602 | Phone: (512) 581-7100
TDLR Active License Search
Official Free
TDLR License Data Search (Active Licenses only) Search Help | Download License files | Download Other | Questions/Comments
Bastrop County Voter Registration Figures
Official Free
Skip to Main Content · IN-PERSON SERVICES FOR THE OFFICE OF THE TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE HAVE MOVED TO 400 W. 15TH STREET. PARKING DETAILS AND MORE INFORMATION · Apostille/Authentication services now available by appointment on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Bastrop County
Official Free
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 ...
Bastrop County Records Available on Microfilm from Texas State Library and Archives Commission | Texas State Library
Business, Voter & Other
Bastrop County, Texas government portal.
co.bastrop.tx.us
Texas Comptroller Business Search
Business, Voter & Other
TX Comptroller entity search.
mycpa.cpa.state.tx.us
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Bastrop County?
Bastrop County court cases are searchable through the Home | Bastrop County portal: https://www.bastropcounty.gov/. Texas also operates a state-level case lookup through the re:SearchTX system. For federal matters, see PACER.
Are Texas marriage records public?
Marriage records in Texas are generally public — anyone can verify that a marriage occurred and request a non-certified copy. Certified copies (needed for legal purposes like name changes or immigration) may be restricted to the spouses, immediate family, or those with a court order.
Does an active warrant show up on a background check in Texas?
Yes. Active warrants in Texas appear on name-based criminal background checks through the Texas Department of Public Safety system the moment they are entered. Some employers also run a separate NCIC warrant query, which catches federal warrants as well.
Does a county sheriff have to honor ICE detainers?
No federal law forces a county to honor an ICE detainer. Multiple federal courts have ruled that detainers are non-binding requests. Some counties honor every detainer, others honor none, and many honor them only when ICE provides a judicial warrant. Policy is set at the county or sheriff level.