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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Fayette County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Texas state publishers on the review date. 6 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Fayette County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Fayette County, Texas — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
25,488
Population
Census estimate
9,310
Households
Census estimate
$72,881
Median income
Annual household
$254,200
Median home value
Census ACS
La Grange
County seat
In Texas
Criminal records
1 source
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
3 sources
Vital records
2 sources
Voter records
2 sources
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
1 source
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Fayette County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Fayette County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Fayette County Clerk 25.0003 • General statutory county court jurisdiction. |
| Criminal records | Texas DPS — Crime Records |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Fayette County state portal below |
| Property records | Fayette CAD Property Search checkHuman.title - County Government Records |
| Vital records | Fayette County, Texas Vital Records Fayette County TX Birth Certificate, Marriage & Death Re… |
| Voter records | Elections - Fayette County Fayette County Voter Registration Figures |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Fayette County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | Fayette County Records Available on Microfilm from Texas A &… |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Fayette County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Fayette County Records
2026
Fayette County court records portal verified
State court system links for Fayette County verified against the Texas judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Fayette County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Fayette County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Fayette County property records online
Fayette 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 Fayette County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Fayette County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Fayette 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 Fayette County Records
❌ Myth: "Fayette County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Fayette County are held by the Texas state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Fayette 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 Fayette County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Texas state repository has verified, current Fayette County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Fayette County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Fayette 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.fayette.tx.us — Court records — official source
- www.dps.texas.gov — Criminal records — official source
- www.citydirectory.us — Vital records — official source
- www.sos.texas.gov — Voter records — official source
- www.tsl.texas.gov — Recorded documents — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Fayette County & Texas Records
For records not specific to Fayette 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:
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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 Fayette County, Texas
Fayette County is located in the Central Texas Region of Texas. The county seat is La Grange.
- Population: 25,488
- Households: 9,310
- Median household income: $72,881
- Median home value: $254,200
- Below poverty line: 10.2%
- Land area: 949.9 sq mi
- Population density: 26.8 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 3
- NCES schools indexed: 12
Fayette CAD Property Search
Official Free
Information provided for research purposes only. Legal descriptions and acreage amounts are for Appraisal District use only and should be verified prior to using for legal purpose and or documents. Please contact the Appraisal District to verify all information for accuracy · Know what you ...
Texas Land Records Real Property Official Records Search
Official Free
Access property records, Access real properties
Fayette County, Texas
Official Free
Fayette County District Clerk: Linda Svrcek Mailing Address: 151 N. Washington St., Rm. 102 La Grange, Tx 78945 Phone Number: 979/968-3548 Fax Number: 979/968-2618 · Fayette County belongs to the 155th Judicial District Court and the 3rd Court of Appeals . The 155th Judicial District is comprised ...
Fayette County Records Available on Microfilm from Texas A & M University - College Station | Texas State Library
Official Free
Home > Archives & Reference > Genealogy Resources > County Records on Microfilm > Fayette County (this page) Fayette County Records These county records are available on microfilm from
Fayette County Clerk
Official Free
Brenda Fietsam Physical Address: 246 W. Colorado St, La Grange (North of the Courthouse) Mailing Address: PO Box 59, La Grange, TX 78945 Phone Number: (979) 968-3251 Fax Number: (979) 968-8531 · Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm (CLOSED 12:00pm - 1:00pm) Please call the Office for ...
25.0003 • General statutory county court jurisdiction.
Official Free
General district court jurisdiction. County Courts at Law - 0 County Court 26.041; 26.051 General county court jurisdiction. Justices of the Peace & Small Claims Courts - 3 3 precincts, 1 place each. Fayette County District Courts - 1 155th 24.254 Also serves Austin and Waller counties.
Fayette County, Texas Vital Records
Official Free
The information kept in bible records varies according to the custom of the family keeping them, but often includes birth, death, and marriage dates.
Fayette County TX Birth Certificate, Marriage & Death Records
Official Free
The Fayette County Vital Records Office provides you with birth, death, and marriage certificates . Contact details and address here.
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.
Elections - Fayette County
Official Free
Fayette County Elections page with information about voter registration and upcoming election information.
IvisMvpUi
Official Free
Welcome to Fayette County, Texas · Signed Order Texas Open Burning Rules & Regulations
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 .
Fayette County Records Available on Microfilm from Texas A & M University - College Station | Texas State Library
Official Free
Home > Archives & Reference > Genealogy Resources > County Records on Microfilm > Fayette County (this page) These county records are available on microfilm from: Some digitized records may be available on the FamilySearch website. See our guide to County Records on Microfilm for microfilm access options and information about digitized records available online. OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES, 1869-1876 Reel 967975 1869-1876 Vol. C · DEED RECORD, 1838-1901 Index: For indexes to the Deed Record request the following reels: Reel 966397 1838-1873 Reel 966398 1873-1893…
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 ...
Fayette 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
Fayette County Sheriff
Official Free
Fayette County Courthouse 151 N Washington St. La Grange, TX 78945 · Copyright ©
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 Fayette County?
Fayette 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.
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.
Can I find out if someone is divorced in Texas?
Yes. Search the court case index for the person's name in the county where they lived. Most Texas counties offer free online case-search portals. The state vital records office also issues divorce verifications for a fee.
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.