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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Crockett County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Texas state publishers on the review date. 3 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Crockett County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Crockett County, Texas — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
2,799
Population
Census estimate
1,289
Households
Census estimate
$64,103
Median income
Annual household
$181,300
Median home value
Census ACS
Ozona
County seat
In Texas
Criminal records
1 source
Court records
1 source
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
2 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
Crockett County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Crockett County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Municipal Courts by City Abernathy Abernathy, TX 79311-0310 … |
| Criminal records | Texas DPS — Crime Records |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Crockett County state portal below |
| Property records | About CountyGovernmentRecords.com Texas Land Records Real Property Official Records Search |
| Vital records | No verified source — see Crockett County state portal below |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Crockett County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Crockett County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Crockett County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Crockett County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Crockett County Records
2026
Crockett County court records portal verified
State court system links for Crockett County verified against the Texas judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Crockett County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Crockett County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Crockett County property records online
Crockett 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 Crockett County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Crockett County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Crockett 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 Crockett County Records
❌ Myth: "Crockett County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Crockett County are held by the Texas state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Crockett 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 Crockett County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Texas state repository has verified, current Crockett County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Crockett County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Crockett 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
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Crockett County & Texas Records
For records not specific to Crockett 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 Crockett County, Texas
Crockett County is located in the West Texas Region of Texas. The county seat is Ozona.
- Population: 2,799
- Households: 1,289
- Median household income: $64,103
- Median home value: $181,300
- Below poverty line: 9.3%
- Land area: 2,807.3 sq mi
- Population density: 1.0 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 1
- NCES schools indexed: 3
Texas Land Records Real Property Official Records Search
Official Free
Access property records, Access real properties
Municipal Courts By City
Official Free
Court email: municipalcourt@crane.texas.gov · Sally K. Dodd, Presiding Judge · Crawford · Crawford, TX 76638 · P O Box 7 · (254) 486-2125 · Fax: (254) 486-2125 · Court email: citysecretary@crawfordtx.gov · Will Hutson, Presiding Judge · Crockett · Crockett, TX 75835 ·
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 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
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 ...
Crockett County Government
Business, Voter & Other
Crockett County, Texas government portal.
co.crockett.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 Crockett County?
Crockett County court cases are searchable through the Municipal Courts by City Abernathy Abernathy, TX 79311-0310 P O Box 310 portal: https://www.txcourts.gov/media/1456629/municipal-courts-by-city.pdf. Texas also operates a state-level case lookup through the re:SearchTX system. For federal matters, see PACER.
How long does an arrest stay on my record in Texas if I wasn't convicted?
In Texas, an arrest stays on your record indefinitely unless you petition the court to seal or expunge it, even if charges were dropped or you were found not guilty. Texas's rules for clearing non-conviction records are stricter than for convictions — start with the Texas Department of Public Safety.
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.
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.