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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Dewitt County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Texas state publishers on the review date. 5 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Dewitt County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Dewitt County, Texas — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
20,252
Population
Census estimate
6,586
Households
Census estimate
$61,100
Median income
Annual household
$156,700
Median home value
Census ACS
Cuero
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
Dewitt County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Dewitt County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | DeWitt County, Texas Clerk Phone Clerk Phone District and County Clerks Title, Co… |
| Criminal records | DeWitt County Arrests & Jail Records Lookup Texas DPS — Crime Records |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Dewitt County state portal below |
| Property records | Useful Links Frequently Asked Questions - De Witt County |
| Vital records | DeWitt County Records Available on Microfilm from Victoria C… |
| Voter records | DeWitt County Voter Registration Figures Elections Office - DeWitt County Texas |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Dewitt County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Dewitt County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Dewitt County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Dewitt County Records
2026
Dewitt County court records portal verified
State court system links for Dewitt County verified against the Texas judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Dewitt County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Dewitt County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
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Dewitt County property records online
Dewitt 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 Dewitt County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Dewitt County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Dewitt 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 Dewitt County Records
❌ Myth: "Dewitt County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Dewitt County are held by the Texas state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Dewitt 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 Dewitt County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Texas state repository has verified, current Dewitt County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Dewitt County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Dewitt 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.dewitt.tx.us — Court records — official source
- www.dps.texas.gov — Criminal records — official source
- www.tsl.texas.gov — Vital records — official source
- www.sos.texas.gov — Voter records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Dewitt County & Texas Records
For records not specific to Dewitt 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 Dewitt County, Texas
Dewitt County is located in the South Texas Region of Texas. The county seat is Cuero.
- Population: 20,252
- Households: 6,586
- Median household income: $61,100
- Median home value: $156,700
- Below poverty line: 16.5%
- Land area: 909.0 sq mi
- Population density: 22.3 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 3
- NCES schools indexed: 17
Useful Links
Official Free
Interactive Map Forms Online Protest Property Search · My Account + Register Sign in · test1 itest2 test3 · Texas Association Of Counties · Appraisal District Offices · Texas Legislature Online · Texas Comptroller Website · Texas Association of Appraisal Districts · DeWitt County ·
Frequently Asked Questions - De Witt County
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Ashley D Mraz, DeWitt County Tax Assessor-Collector and the DeWitt County Tax Office only collect local property taxes. No. They are two separate offices with completely different functions. In Texas, the Central Appraisal Distirct of each county is responsible for determining the value of all taxable property that is located with the boundary of the county.
Texas Land Records Real Property Official Records Search
Official Free
Access property records, Access real properties
DeWitt County, Texas
Official Free
County Clerk Natalie Carson 102 N. Clinton St., Suite 120 Cuero, Texas 77954 Phone: 361-275-0864 · County Clerk's Office Email for open records request, inquires, etc: dewitt-county-clerk@dwcotx.org
Clerk Phone Clerk Phone District and County Clerks Title, County Title, County
Official Free
Title, County · Co Clk, Caldwell · Rodriguez, Teresa · (512) 398-1824 · Co Clk, Sherman · Rogers, Laura · (806) 366-2371 · Dist Clk, Sherman · Rogers, Laura · (806) 366-2371 · Dist Clk, Ward · Romo, Valerie · (432) 943-2751 · Co Clk, Upshur · Ross, Terri · (903) 843-4015 · Dist Clk, DeWitt ·
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 .
Elections Office - DeWitt County Texas
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Deidra McCollum Elections Administrator · Peyton Perez Assistant Elections Administrator
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DeWitt County is on the Gulf Coast Plain in southeastern Texas about forty-five miles inland from Copano Bay . It is bounded by Victoria, Goliad, Karnes, Gonzales, and Lavaca counties.
DeWitt County Records Available on Microfilm from Victoria College/University of Houston | Texas State Library
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NATURALIZATION RECORD, 1904-1906 Index: For a WPA index to naturalization records, 1851-1929, request <strong>Reel 1012062</strong>. <strong>Reel 1012062</strong> 1904-1906 Vol.
DeWitt County Records Available on Microfilm from Victoria College/University of Houston | Texas State Library
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MARRIAGE RECORD, 1847-1911 Index: For an index to the Marriage Record, 1846-1977, request Reel 1012057. Reel 1012058 1847-1857 Vols. A & B 1857-1870 Vol. C 1871-1883 Vol. D Reel 1012059 1883-1892 Vol. E 1892-1897 Vol. F Reel 1012060 1897-1900 Vol. G 1900-1904 Vol.
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 ...
DeWitt County
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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 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 Dewitt County?
Dewitt County court cases are searchable through the Clerk Phone Clerk Phone District and County Clerks Title, County Title, County portal: https://www.txcourts.gov/media/1456597/district-and-county-clerks.pdf. Texas also operates a state-level case lookup through the re:SearchTX system. For federal matters, see PACER.
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 marriage records public?
Marriage records in Texas are generally public — anyone can verify that a marriage occurred and request a non-certified copy. Certified copies (needed for legal purposes like name changes or immigration) may be restricted to the spouses, immediate family, or those with a court order.
What is an ICE detainer (Form I-247)?
An ICE detainer (Form I-247) is a written request from ICE asking a local jail to hold someone for up to 48 additional hours after they would normally be released so ICE can take custody. Federal courts have held that detainers are requests, not orders — whether a jail honors a detainer depends on the local sheriff's policy.