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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Brooks County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Texas state publishers on the review date. 5 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Brooks County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Brooks County, Texas — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
6,740
Population
Census estimate
2,652
Households
Census estimate
$30,566
Median income
Annual household
$80,100
Median home value
Census ACS
Falfurrias
County seat
In Texas
Criminal records
1 source
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
2 sources
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
2 sources
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
1 source
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Brooks County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Brooks County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | 79th Judicial District Court - Brooks County, Texas Office Address City Zip Code Fax Office's Email Court P… |
| Criminal records | Texas DPS — Crime Records |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Brooks County state portal below |
| Property records | About CountyGovernmentRecords.com Texas Land Records Real Property Official Records Search |
| Vital records | No verified source — see Brooks County state portal below |
| Voter records | Elections - Brooks County, Texas Brooks County Voter Registration Figures |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Brooks County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | Brooks County Records Available on Microfilm from Texas A&am… |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Brooks County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Brooks County Records
2026
Brooks County court records portal verified
State court system links for Brooks County verified against the Texas judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Brooks County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Brooks County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Brooks County property records online
Brooks 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 Brooks County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Brooks County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Brooks 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 Brooks County Records
❌ Myth: "Brooks County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Brooks County are held by the Texas state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Brooks 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 Brooks County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Texas state repository has verified, current Brooks County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Brooks County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Brooks 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)
- www.co.brooks.tx.us — Court records — official source
- www.dps.texas.gov — Criminal records — official source
- www.sos.state.tx.us — Voter records — official source
- www.tsl.texas.gov — Recorded documents — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Brooks County & Texas Records
For records not specific to Brooks 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 Brooks County, Texas
Brooks County is located in the Coastal Bend Region of Texas. The county seat is Falfurrias.
- Population: 6,740
- Households: 2,652
- Median household income: $30,566
- Median home value: $80,100
- Below poverty line: 33.2%
- Land area: 943.4 sq mi
- Population density: 7.1 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 1
- NCES schools indexed: 4
Brooks County CAD
Official Free
The Employee Information System (EIS) application is no longer available effective May 31, 2025. Please contact your agency Human Resource or Payroll representative for any questions or inquiries · Search for and verify the status of Texas Sales and Use Tax permits.
79th Judicial District Court - Brooks County, Texas
Official Free
Please mail any correspondence to the Falfurrias Office. Thank you. Falfurrias Office 200 N. Almond Street P.O. Box 3080 Alice, TX 78333 Phone: (361) 668-5718 Fax: (361) 668-8240 Email: districtcourt.brooks@co.jim-wells.tx.us · Alice Office 200 N. Almond Street P.O. Box 3080 Alice, TX 78333 ...
Office Address City Zip Code Fax Office's Email Court Phone County: Anderson
Official Free
Court Phone · County: Brooks · Brooks · County Clerk · Office · Falfurrias · 78355-0427 · (512) 895-9680 · None · P O Box 427 · Clerk: Elvaray B. Silvas · Clerk's Email: esilvas@co.brooks.tx.us · Notes: Case Management System: CourtView · Website: http://www.co.brooks.tx.us/de...
Elections - Brooks County, Texas
Official Free
Come to the Ed Rachal Memorial Library for any information regarding elections or voting · Regular Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed for lunch 12:00 - 1:00
Brooks County Voter Registration Figures
Official Free
THE OFFICE OF THE TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY · Apostille/Authentication services available by appointment on Tuesdays and Fridays starting August 5 · EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2023, OUR LOBBY WALK-IN HOURS WILL BE 9 A.M. - 4 P.M. ...
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Official Free
Brooks County Courthouse 100 E. Miller Street Falfurrias, Texas 78355 · 2026 Holiday Schedule
Texas Land Records Real Property Official Records Search
Official Free
Access property records, Access real properties
Texas DPS — Crime Records
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.
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 .
Brooks County Records Available on Microfilm from Texas A&M University - Kingsville | Texas State Library
Official Free
DEED RECORD (TRANSCRIBED FROM STARR COUNTY), 1848-1902 Index: For an index to the Deed Record (Transcribed from Starr County), 1848-1902, request Reel 2032201. Reel 2032201 1848-1880 Vol. 1 1879-1885 Vol. 2 (to page 345) Reel 2032202 1883-1888 Vol. 2 (from page 346) 1882-1894 Vol.
County Clerks
Official Free
Skip to Main Content · The Office of the Texas Secretary of State will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day · 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 ...
Brooks 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 ...
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.
TDLR Active License Search
Official Free
TDLR License Data Search (Active Licenses only) Search Help | Download License files | Download Other | Questions/Comments
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Brooks County?
Brooks 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/1460591/2025-county-clerk-offices.pdf. Texas also operates a state-level case lookup through the re:SearchTX system. For federal matters, see PACER.
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 an arrest show up on a background check before conviction in Texas?
Yes — in Texas, an arrest can appear on a name-based background check from the moment of booking, even before any court ruling. Whether it appears on an employment screening depends on the type of check (name-based vs. fingerprint-based) and how recent the arrest is.
Are Texas criminal records public?
Mostly yes. Texas's public-records law makes adult arrests, court filings, and conviction histories accessible to anyone unless a specific statutory exemption applies. Juvenile cases and sealed records are generally excluded by statute.