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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Burleson County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Texas state publishers on the review date. 5 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Burleson County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Burleson County, Texas — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
20,179
Population
Census estimate
7,586
Households
Census estimate
$71,745
Median income
Annual household
$154,700
Median home value
Census ACS
Caldwell
County seat
In Texas
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
4 sources
Vital records
1 source
Voter records
2 sources
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
Burleson County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Burleson County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Official Record Search - Quick Search - Burleson County, Tex… Office Address City Zip Code Fax Office's Email Court P… |
| Criminal records | Burleson County, TX Arrests, Warrants, Police Records Search Texas DPS — Crime Records |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Burleson County state portal below |
| Property records | Burleson CAD Property Search Burleson County Appraisal District |
| Vital records | Burleson County TX Birth Certificate, Marriage & Death R… |
| Voter records | Burleson County Voter Registration Figures Burleson County Voter Registration Figures |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Burleson County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Burleson County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Burleson County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Burleson County Records
2026
Burleson County court records portal verified
State court system links for Burleson County verified against the Texas judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Burleson County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Burleson County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Burleson County property records online
Burleson 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 Burleson County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Burleson County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Burleson 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 Burleson County Records
❌ Myth: "Burleson County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Burleson County are held by the Texas state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Burleson 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 Burleson County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Texas state repository has verified, current Burleson County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Burleson County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Burleson 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)
- burleson.tx.publicsearch.us — Court records — official source
- www.dps.texas.gov — Criminal records — official source
- www.citydirectory.us — Vital records — official source
- www.sos.texas.gov — Voter records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Burleson County & Texas Records
For records not specific to Burleson 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 Burleson County, Texas
Burleson County is located in the Central Texas Region of Texas. The county seat is Caldwell.
- Population: 20,179
- Households: 7,586
- Median household income: $71,745
- Median home value: $154,700
- Below poverty line: 12.5%
- Land area: 659.1 sq mi
- Population density: 30.6 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 1
- NCES schools indexed: 9
Burleson CAD Property Search
Official Free
2026 values are preliminary and subject to change prior to certification · Information provided for research purposes only. Legal descriptions and acreage amounts are for Appraisal District use only and should be verified prior to using for legal purpose and or documents.
Burleson County Appraisal District
Official Free
Mineral, utility, and industrial accounts are appraised for the district by Pritchard & Abbott, Inc. in Houston, Texas. Real estate and personal property accounts are appraised locally by the district. Due to a programming issue the Circuit Breaker exemption may not appear for the Hospital Jurisdiction on your Notice of Appraised Value. If a Circuit Breaker exemption was applied to the County Jurisdiction on your Notice of Appraised Value, the exemption will be applied at Certification of the Appraisal Roll and you DO NOT need to file a protest on this issue.
Texas Land Records Real Property Official Records Search
Official Free
Access property records, Access real properties
Official Record Search - Quick Search - Burleson County, Texas County Clerk
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Office Address City Zip Code Fax Office's Email Court Phone County: Anderson
Official Free
Court Phone · County: Burleson · Burleson · County Clerk · Office · Caldwell · 77836-1762 · (979) 567-2376 · coclerk@burlesoncounty.org · 100 W Buck St, Ste 203 · Clerk: Anna L. Schielack · Clerk's Email: coclerk@burlesoncounty.org · Notes: Case Management System: Local Government ...
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
Texas DPS — Crime Records
Official Free
PACER provides information about accessing and filing federal court records electronically. Find resources for using PACER.
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 .
Burleson 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.
Burleson County Voter Registration Figures
Official Free
Skip to Main Content · Beginning January 12, 2026, in-person services for the Office of the Texas Secretary of State will move to 400 W. 15th Street. More Information · As of Nov. 10, lobby hours for in-person business are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday · Apostille/Authentication services ...
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Burleson County TX Birth Certificate, Marriage & Death Records
Official Free
The Burleson County Vital Records Office provides you with birth, death, and marriage certificates . Contact details and address here.
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
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 ...
Burleson 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 ...
» Welcome to Burleson County.
Business, Voter & Other
Burleson County, Texas government portal.
co.burleson.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 Burleson County?
Burleson 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.
Can my employer see a sealed record in Texas?
Generally, most private employers running a standard name-based check cannot see a sealed Texas record. However, government employers, law enforcement, schools, healthcare facilities, and any role requiring a fingerprint-based check can see sealed records under specific statutory exemptions. Confirm specifics with the sealing court.
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.
How do I run a Texas background check?
Texas background checks are handled by the Texas Department of Public Safety. Name-based searches are available through the official state portal (per-search fee applies). Fingerprint-based checks — required for licensing, foster care, and many employers — must be submitted through an approved vendor.