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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Hutchinson County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Texas state publishers on the review date. 6 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Hutchinson County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Hutchinson County, Texas — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
19,721
Population
Census estimate
6,711
Households
Census estimate
$62,211
Median income
Annual household
$96,500
Median home value
Census ACS
Stinnett
County seat
In Texas
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
2 sources
Property records
3 sources
Vital records
1 source
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
Hutchinson County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Hutchinson County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Records | Hutchinson County Sheriff TX Clerk Phone Clerk Phone District and County Clerks Title, Co… |
| Criminal records | Inmate Roster - Current Inmates Booking Date Descending - Hu… Texas DPS — Crime Records |
| Wants & warrants | Warrants | Hutchinson County Sheriff TX Hutchinson County Sheriff TX |
| Property records | Hutchinson CAD Help |
| Vital records | Texas Vital Records | Texas.gov |
| Voter records | Hutchinson County Voter Registration Figures Election Information - Hutchinson County, Texas |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Hutchinson County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | Hutchinson County, Texas |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Hutchinson County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Hutchinson County Records
2026
Hutchinson County court records portal verified
State court system links for Hutchinson County verified against the Texas judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Hutchinson County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Hutchinson County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Hutchinson County property records online
Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Hutchinson County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson County Records
❌ Myth: "Hutchinson County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Hutchinson County are held by the Texas state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Texas state repository has verified, current Hutchinson County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Hutchinson County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Hutchinson 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 — Vital records — official source
- www.sos.texas.gov — Voter records — official source
- www.co.hutchinson.tx.us — Recorded documents — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Hutchinson County & Texas Records
For records not specific to Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson County, Texas
Hutchinson County is located in the Panhandle Region of Texas. The county seat is Stinnett.
- Population: 19,721
- Households: 6,711
- Median household income: $62,211
- Median home value: $96,500
- Below poverty line: 10.4%
- Land area: 887.4 sq mi
- Population density: 22.2 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 3
- NCES schools indexed: 12
Hutchinson CAD
Official Free
The Hutchinson County Appraisal District appraises property for ad valorem taxation of this taxing authorities: The administration of exemptions and special valuations authorized by the local entities and the State of Texas
Texas Land Records Real Property Official Records Search
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Access property records, Access real properties
Records | Hutchinson County Sheriff TX
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When you call into our office or walk in the door, you will be greeted by one of these ladies. Gena Wells is our CJISRecords ...
Clerk Phone Clerk Phone District and County Clerks Title, County Title, County
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Co Clk, Hutchinson · Ratliff, Kelly · (806) 878-4002 · Co Clk, Floyd · Rawls, KeeLee · (806) 983-4900 · Dist Clk, Orange · Reed, Anne · (409) 882-7825 · Dist Clk, Ellis · Reed, Melanie · (972) 825-5091 · Co Clk, Lynn · Rendon, Karen · (806) 561-4750 ·
Inmate Roster - Current Inmates Booking Date Descending - Hutchinson County Sheriff TX
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Skip to Main Content · Translate · Hutchinson County · Sheriff's Office · Phone: 806-274-6343 · Texas · Emergency 911 · Inmate Roster (38) · Options
Texas DPS — Crime Records
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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
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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 .
Warrants | Hutchinson County Sheriff TX
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Skip to Main Content · Translate · Hutchinson County · Sheriff's Office · Phone: 806-274-6343 · Texas · Emergency 911 · Warrants County Warrants JP1 JP2 · Warrants
Hutchinson County Sheriff TX
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Offering community resources including offender information, most wanted, services, and more for Hutchinson County, Texas
County Warrants | Hutchinson County Sheriff TX
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Below are the County Warrants.Please contact the Sheriffs Office at 806.274.6343 for more information.Please note, the ...
Hutchinson County Voter Registration Figures
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Hutchinson County Voter Registration Figures
Election Information - Hutchinson County, Texas
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Health Protocols for Voters - English • Spanish Precinct Map Voting Systems from TX Secretary of State Hutchinson County Elected Officials Texas Ethics Commission First Steps when Running for Office Vote Texas.gov State Of Texas Election Turnout Data Volunteer Voter Registrars VOTE411.ORG ...
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Hutchinson County is a county in the U.S. state of Texas . As of the 2020 census, its population was 20,617. Its county seat is Stinnett. The county was created in 1876, but not organized until 1901. It is named for Andrew Hutchinson, an early Texas attorney. Hutchinson County comprises the ...
Hutchinson County, Texas
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County Phone Directory County Calendar Commissioners Court Meeting Rules of Procedure Conduct and Decorum 2023 - County Court County Court Docket • Dress Code - English • Dress Code - Spanish · Texas
Texas Vital Records | Texas.gov
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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)
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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.
Hutchinson County, Texas
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Hutchinson County Clerk · P.O. Box 1186 515 S. Main Street Suite 211 Stinnett, Texas 79083-1186 Office: 806-878-4002
County Clerks
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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 ...
Hutchinson 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
TDLR Active License Search
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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 Hutchinson County?
Hutchinson 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.
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.
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.
What's the difference between a court record and a criminal record in Texas?
A court record shows everything filed in a specific case — pleadings, motions, judgments. A criminal record (rap sheet) is a person-centric history from the Texas Department of Public Safety that aggregates arrests and dispositions across all courts in Texas. Court records are searched by case; criminal records by person.