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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Foard County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Texas state publishers on the review date. 7 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Foard County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Foard County, Texas — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
1,053
Population
Census estimate
462
Households
Census estimate
$41,944
Median income
Annual household
$65,000
Median home value
Census ACS
Crowell
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
1 source
Recorded documents
1 source
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Foard County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Foard County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Texas Court Records - Court Records - Guides at Texas State … Clerk Phone Clerk Phone District and County Clerks Title, Co… |
| Criminal records | Texas DPS — Crime Records |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Foard County state portal below |
| Property records | County Appraisal District Lookup - TaxNetUSA Help |
| Vital records | Vital Records - Texas: Local History & Genealogy Resourc… Texas Vital Records | Texas.gov |
| Voter records | Texas Voter Registration | Texas.gov Foard County |
| Professional licenses | Open Records | TxDMV.gov |
| Recorded documents | About County Records | Texas State Library |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Foard County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Foard County Records
2026
Foard County court records portal verified
State court system links for Foard County verified against the Texas judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Foard County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Foard County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Foard County property records online
Foard 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 Foard County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Foard County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Foard 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 Foard County Records
❌ Myth: "Foard County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Foard County are held by the Texas state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Foard 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 Foard County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Texas state repository has verified, current Foard County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Foard County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Foard 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)
- guides.sll.texas.gov — Court records — official source
- www.dps.texas.gov — Criminal records — official source
- guides.loc.gov — Vital records — official source
- www.texas.gov — Voter records — official source
- www.txdmv.gov — Licenses — official source
- www.tsl.texas.gov — Recorded documents — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Foard County & Texas Records
For records not specific to Foard 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 Foard County, Texas
Foard County is located in the North Texas Region of Texas. The county seat is Crowell.
- Population: 1,053
- Households: 462
- Median household income: $41,944
- Median home value: $65,000
- Below poverty line: 22.1%
- Land area: 704.4 sq mi
- Population density: 1.5 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 1
- NCES schools indexed: 1
Texas Land Records Real Property Official Records Search
Official Free
Access property records, Access real properties
Texas Court Records - Court Records - Guides at Texas State Law Library
Official Free
This guide explains where to find Texas and federal court records.
Clerk Phone Clerk Phone District and County Clerks Title, County Title, County
Official Free
Co Clk, Foard · Hopkins, Debra · (940) 684-1365 · Dist Clk, Foard · Hopkins, Debra · (940) 684-1365 · Co Clk, Childress · Howard, Tiffany · (940) 937-6143 · Dist Clk, Childress · Howard, Tiffany · (940) 937-6143 · Dist Clk, Coleman · Huddle, Darlene ·
Vital Records - Texas: Local History & Genealogy Resource Guide - Research Guides at Library of Congress
Official Free
Compiled by reference specialists at the Library of Congress, this guide identifies key print and online resources for pursuing family history, as well as state, county and municipal historical research, for the state of Texas.
Texas Vital Records | Texas.gov
Official Free
Request vital records you need online, including birth certificates, death certificates, marriage and divorce verification letters, and more.
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.
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.
Foard County
Official Free
Find your TAC Representatives, Population Bracket Data and More · 2020 Census Population
IvisMvpUi
Official Free
An official website of the United States government · Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States
Foard County, Texas
Official Free
TITLE VI- NON DISCRIMINATION PLAN 2026.pdf · Non-Discrimination Policy Statement and Assurance-2026.pdf
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 .
Open Records | TxDMV.gov
Official Free
NOTICE: As of Friday, September 27, 2024, at 5:00PM, TxDMV is implementing a new system for the submission of Public Information Requests online. You will be able to access the new system and submit your requests at the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles’ Public Information Request Center ...
TDLR Active License Search
Official Free
TDLR License Data Search (Active Licenses only) Search Help | Download License files | Download Other | Questions/Comments
About County Records | Texas State Library
Official Free
The Deed Record is among the oldest of Texas county records. One of the principal duties of county clerks under the Republic was the recording of deeds. It is, by far, the most voluminous county record. In many counties established before the 1880s, the researcher is likely to find a variety of documents, unrelated to real property matters, recorded in the Deed Record.
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 ...
Foard County
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 ...
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 Foard County?
Foard County court cases are searchable through the Texas Court Records - Court Records - Guides at Texas State Law Library portal: https://guides.sll.texas.gov/court-records. Texas also operates a state-level case lookup through the re:SearchTX system. For federal matters, see PACER.
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 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.
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.