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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Dallam County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Texas state publishers on the review date. 5 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Dallam County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Dallam County, Texas — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
7,526
Population
Census estimate
2,333
Households
Census estimate
$71,969
Median income
Annual household
$113,800
Median home value
Census ACS
Dalhart
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
2 sources
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Dallam County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Dallam County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Dallas County | Online Record Search 7th COA - Seventh Court of Appeals |
| Criminal records | Texas DPS — Crime Records |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Dallam County state portal below |
| Property records | About CountyGovernmentRecords.com Texas Land Records Real Property Official Records Search |
| Vital records | No verified source — see Dallam County state portal below |
| Voter records | Voter Lookup – Dallas County Elections Department Texas Voter Registration | Texas.gov |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Dallam County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | County Clerk | Recording Division - Home Official Record Search - Quick Search - Dallas County, Texas… |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Dallam County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Dallam County Records
2026
Dallam County court records portal verified
State court system links for Dallam County verified against the Texas judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Dallam County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Dallam County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Dallam County property records online
Dallam 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 Dallam County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Dallam County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Dallam 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 Dallam County Records
❌ Myth: "Dallam County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Dallam County are held by the Texas state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Dallam 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 Dallam County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Texas state repository has verified, current Dallam County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Dallam County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Dallam 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.texas.gov — Voter records — official source
- dallas.tx.publicsearch.us — Recorded documents — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Dallam County & Texas Records
For records not specific to Dallam 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 Dallam County, Texas
Dallam County is located in the northwest corner of Texas. The county seat is Dalhart.
- Population: 7,526
- Households: 2,333
- Median household income: $71,969
- Median home value: $113,800
- Below poverty line: 8.6%
- Land area: 1,503.4 sq mi
- Population density: 5.0 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 2
- NCES schools indexed: 3
Dallam County CAD
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 ...
7th COA - Seventh Court of Appeals
Official Free
It has intermediate appellate jurisdiction of both civil and criminal cases appealed from lower courts in forty-six counties of Texas (listed below); in civil cases where judgment rendered exceeds $100, exclusive of costs, and other civil proceedings as provided by law; and in criminal cases except in post-conviction writs of habeas corpus and where the death penalty has been imposed. Armstrong · Bailey · Briscoe · Carson · Castro · Childress · Cochran · Collingsworth · Cottle · Crosby · Dallam ·
Voter Lookup – Dallas County Elections Department
Official Free
K. B. Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted is closed. Click here to find your nearest Vote Center · Dallas County Elections Department
Texas Voter Registration | Texas.gov
Official Free
Learn who can vote in Texas, how to check if you're registered, register to vote in Texas, and prepare for voting day.
IvisMvpUi
Official Free
Dallam County is committed to providing open and easy access to both governmental information and public officials · In keeping with this commitment, Dallam County Officials have set up Dallam County On-Line with plans of continually upgrading and incorporating new and better information to ...
County Clerk | Recording Division - Home
Official Free
Recording is responsible for recording property deeds and any document associated with the deed, such as liens against the property, the transfer from one individual to another, probate matters associated with the property as well as the release of lien that is file once the mortgage has been paid in full.
Official Record Search - Quick Search - Dallas County, Texas County Clerk
Official Free
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County Clerks
Official Free
District & County Clerk · Tina Urias · Box 158, Van Horn 79855 · (432) 283-2058 Ext. 32 · FAX: (432) 283-2091 · Submit your Application for Ballot By Mail or Federal Postcard Application via email · A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V ...
Dallam County Government
Business, Voter & Other
Dallam County, Texas government portal.
co.dallam.tx.us
Texas Comptroller Business Search
Business, Voter & Other
TX Comptroller entity search.
mycpa.cpa.state.tx.us
Texas Land Records Real Property Official Records Search
Official Free
Access property records, Access real properties
Texas DPS — Crime Records
Official Free
Close PACER Case Locator PACER Log in Manage PACER Account · An official website of the United States government Log in to Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock () or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Type the name of a federal court to find links to login to CM/ECF – or – search by other information unique to that court, like their contact information, RSS feed, county codes, and…
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Dallam County?
Dallam County court cases are searchable through the 7th COA - Seventh Court of Appeals portal: https://www.txcourts.gov/7thcoa/. Texas also operates a state-level case lookup through the re:SearchTX system. For federal matters, see PACER.
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.
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.