Population
876K
County Seat
El Paso
Libraries
15
Schools
254
SearchSystems Editorial
Edited by Sam Rokni — Editor & Owner, SearchSystems.net. Public records professional since 1999. NAPBS founding member. Full bio & credentials.
Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all El Paso County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Texas state publishers on the review date. 4 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
El Paso County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for El Paso County, Texas — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
875,784
Population
Census estimate
292,580
Households
Census estimate
$55,417
Median income
Annual household
$153,600
Median home value
Census ACS
El Paso
County seat
In Texas
Criminal records
1 source
Court records
1 source
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
5 sources
Vital records
2 sources
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
1 source
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
El Paso County Records at a Glance
| Record type | El Paso County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | 25.0003 • General statutory county court jurisdiction. |
| Criminal records | Texas DPS — Crime Records |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see El Paso County state portal below |
| Property records | About El Paso County, Texas Appraisal District Property Reco… El Paso Central Appraisal District - Home Page |
| Vital records | County of El Paso Texas - Births Jail Search - Public Access |
| Voter records | No verified source — see El Paso County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | County of El Paso Texas - Official Public Records |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see El Paso County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for El Paso County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — El Paso County Records
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El Paso County court records portal verified
State court system links for El Paso County verified against the Texas judiciary portal in 2026.
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El Paso County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for El Paso County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
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El Paso County property records online
El Paso 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 El Paso County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the El Paso County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the El Paso 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 El Paso County Records
❌ Myth: "El Paso County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for El Paso County are held by the Texas state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in El Paso 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 El Paso County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Texas state repository has verified, current El Paso County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The El Paso County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The El Paso 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
- apps.epcountytx.gov — Vital records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — El Paso County & Texas Records
For records not specific to El Paso 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 El Paso County, Texas
El Paso County is located in the westernmost corner of Texas. The county seat is El Paso.
- Households: 292,580
- Median household income: $55,417
- Median home value: $153,600
- Below poverty line: 19.5%
- Land area: 1,013.5 sq mi
- Population density: 864.1 people / sq mi
About El Paso County, Texas Appraisal District Property Record Search
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Before going to the El Paso County tax office or El Paso County appraisal district, search El Paso CAD files online for free. This private website is paid for by sponsorships, and is not affiliated with any government agency. Who Owns It? Download the app · · Professional Real Estate Mobile App · For iOS and Android · Find out who owns any property whoownsit.com · © 2026 TaxNetUSA, Inc.
El Paso Central Appraisal District - Home Page
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El Paso Central Appraisal District is responsible for appraising all real and business personal property within El Paso County. The district appraises property according to the Texas Property Tax Code and the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practices (USPAP).
Selected Accounts For Payment - El Paso Property Tax Search
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Texas Land Records Real Property Official Records Search
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Access property records, Access real properties
Records Search | El Paso County, TX
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Foreclosures - Public Sales of Real Property relocated to El Paso County Coliseum every 1st Tuesday of the month beginning February 2021 until changed by the Commissioners Court. Note: The County Clerk's office is a recording agency only. For information about any properties, and/or issues concerning foreclosures, please contact the trustees as indicated on the notice. Oaths and Deputations - Search all Oaths and Deputations records available on our online database (County Clerk) Official Public Records - Deeds of Trust, Liens and other public documents (County Clerk)
County of El Paso Texas - Official Public Records
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Indexes to El Paso County records are provided as a service to and for the convenience of the community. These indexes are no substitute for a professional or legal title and lien search.
County of El Paso Texas - Births
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Birth records are closed records 75 years after filing date. The El Paso County Clerk's Office maintains a database for births in El Paso County, Texas, only .
Jail Search - Public Access
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Welcome to the official Inmate Search system. This tool allows you to search for individuals currently held in custody within our detention facilities. Information provided includes booking details, charges, bond amounts, and housing location. All information is updated regularly but may not ...
Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
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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.
25.0003 • General statutory county court jurisdiction.
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County Court 26.041-26.051 General county court jurisdiction. Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 4 4 precincts, 1 place each. El Paso County District Courts - 13 34th 24.136 41st 24.136; 24.143 65th 24.136; 24.167 120th 24.136; 24.222 168th 24.136; 24.357 171st 24.136; 24.266 210th ...
Texas DPS — Crime Records
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Log in to the federal Judiciary’s electronic public access services. Close PACER Case Locator PACER Log in Manage PACER Account
PublicSite Sor Public SORNA
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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 . Therefore, a second reportable offense that makes the Texas registration period longer than the Federal requirement would not be eligible ...
County of El Paso Texas - Official Public Records
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Indexes to El Paso County records are provided as a service to and for the convenience of the community. These indexes are no substitute for a professional or legal title and lien search · You can view up to 10 documents per search, after which you must resubmit your search in order to view ...
TDLR Active License Search
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TDLR License Data Search (Active Licenses only) Search Help | Download License files | Download Other | Questions/Comments
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County Clerks
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500 E. San Antonio Rm 105, El Paso 79901 · (915) 546-2071 · FAX: (915) 546-2012 · Submit your Application for Ballot By Mail or Federal Postcard Application via email · ELLIS COUNTY · County Clerk · Krystal Valdez · P.O. Box 250, Waxahachie 75168 · (972) 825-5070 ·
Assumed Business Names
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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 ...
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in El Paso County?
El Paso County court cases are searchable through the 25.0003 • General statutory county court jurisdiction. portal: https://www.txcourts.gov/All_Archived_documents/JudicialInformation/pubs/AR97/judad.htm. 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.
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.