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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Clay County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Texas state publishers on the review date. 6 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Clay County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Clay County, Texas — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
10,730
Population
Census estimate
4,204
Households
Census estimate
$75,227
Median income
Annual household
$139,700
Median home value
Census ACS
Henrietta
County seat
In Texas
Criminal records
1 source
Court records
3 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
3 sources
Vital records
2 sources
Voter records
2 sources
Professional licenses
1 source
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Clay County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Clay County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Juvenile Probation | 97thdistrictcourt Clay County | 97thdistrictcourt |
| Criminal records | Texas DPS — Crime Records |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Clay County state portal below |
| Property records | Clay County Appraisal District checkHuman.title - County Government Records |
| Vital records | Clay County Records Available on Microfilm from Midwestern S… Texas Vital Records | Texas.gov |
| Voter records | Clay County Voter Registration Figures Voter Information - Clay County Supervisor of Elections |
| Professional licenses | Texas Court Records - Court Records - Guides at Texas State … |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Clay County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Clay County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Clay County Records
2026
Clay County court records portal verified
State court system links for Clay County verified against the Texas judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Clay County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Clay County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Clay County property records online
Clay County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
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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 Clay County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Clay County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Clay 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 Clay County Records
❌ Myth: "Clay County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Clay County are held by the Texas state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Clay 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 Clay County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Texas state repository has verified, current Clay County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Clay County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Clay 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.txcourts.gov — Court records — official source
- www.dps.texas.gov — Criminal records — official source
- www.tsl.texas.gov — Vital records — official source
- www.sos.state.tx.us — Voter records — official source
- guides.sll.texas.gov — Licenses — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Clay County & Texas Records
For records not specific to Clay 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 Clay County, Texas
Clay County is located in the North Texas Region of Texas. The county seat is Henrietta.
- Population: 10,730
- Households: 4,204
- Median household income: $75,227
- Median home value: $139,700
- Below poverty line: 9.1%
- Land area: 1,088.8 sq mi
- Population density: 9.9 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 1
- NCES schools indexed: 7
Juvenile Probation | 97thdistrictcourt
Official Free
PO Box 478, Montague, Texas 76251 · Phone: (940) 894-6121 Fax: (940) 894-2715 · Montague County Email: moncojuv@wf.quik.com · Jennifer Schindler · Clay County Probation Officer · · Phone: (940) 538 -5611 · Clay County Email: 97distjuvenileprob@claycountytx.com ·
Clay County | 97thdistrictcourt
Official Free
Efile: The Clay County District Clerk is now accepting CIVIL & CRIMINAL Efiling. If the party has any questions about filing fees, please contact the appropriate office. Supreme Court Mandate at www.txcourts.gov/supreme for further information.
Office Address City Zip Code Fax Office's Email Court Phone County: Anderson
Official Free
Court Phone · County: Clay · Clay · County Clerk · Office · Henrietta · 76365-0548 · (940) 264-4160 · ccclerk@claycountytx.com · P O Box 548 · Clerk: Sasha Kelton · Clerk's Email: ccclerk@claycountytx.com · Notes: Case Management System: iDocket ·
Clay County Appraisal District
Official Free
TEXAS.GOV/PROPERTYTAXES TO FIND A LINK TO YOUR LOCAL PROPERTY TAX DATABASE ON WHICH YOU CAN EASILY ACCESS INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR PROPERTY TAXES, INCLUDING INFORMATION REGARDING THE AMOUNT OF TAXES THAT EACH ENTITY THAT TAXES YOUR PROPERTY WILL IMPOSE IF THE ENTITY ADOPTS ITS PROPOSED TAX RATE.
Texas Land Records Real Property Official Records Search
Official Free
Access property records, Access real properties
Clay County Records Available on Microfilm from Midwestern State University | Texas State Library
Official Free
MARRIAGE RECORD, 1874-1940 Index: For an index to the Marriage Record, 1874-1946, request Reel 1403381. Reel 1403382 1874-1893 Vol. 1 1891-1903 Vol. 2 1903-1911 Vol. 3 1911-1919 Vol. 4 (to page 225) Reel 1403383 1911-1919 Vol. 4 (from page 224) 1919-1925 Vol.
Texas Vital Records | Texas.gov
Official Free
Request vital records you need online, including birth certificates, death certificates, marriage and divorce verification letters, and more.
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.
Voter Information - Clay County Supervisor of Elections
Official Free
Voter information includes registration guidance, ballot details, precinct maps, and election day instructions.
IvisMvpUi
Official Free
Clay County covers an area of 1,088.7 square miles of land which is 696,320 acres, and 28 square miles of water .
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 .
Texas Court Records - Court Records - Guides at Texas State Law Library
Official Free
The Texas State Law Library publishes legal research guides to help both self-represented litigants/pro se litigants and attorneys/legal practitioners locate the legal information they need.
TDLR Active License Search
Official Free
TDLR License Data Search (Active Licenses only) Search Help | Download License files | Download Other | Questions/Comments
Clay County, Texas Genealogy • FamilySearch
Free
Guide to Clay County, Texas ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.
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 ...
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 Clay County?
Clay 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.