Population
254K
County Seat
Beaumont
Libraries
10
Schools
79
SearchSystems Editorial
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Jefferson County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Texas state publishers on the review date. 3 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Jefferson County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Jefferson County, Texas — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
253,948
Population
Census estimate
93,193
Households
Census estimate
$57,294
Median income
Annual household
$151,500
Median home value
Census ACS
Beaumont
County seat
In Texas
Criminal records
1 source
Court records
10 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
2 sources
Vital records
2 sources
Voter records
see state portal
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
Jefferson County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Jefferson County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Criminal Indexes - District Clerk Jefferson County TX Recording - Request a Search of Records - County Clerk'… |
| Criminal records | Crime Records Reports and Statistical Information | Departme… |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Jefferson County state portal below |
| Property records | Montgomery County Tax Office checkHuman.title - County Government Records |
| Vital records | Civil - Obtain Copies of Documents - County Clerk's Off… Recording - File a Document - County Clerk's Office Jef… |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Jefferson County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Jefferson County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Jefferson County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Jefferson County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Jefferson County Records
2026
Jefferson County court records portal verified
State court system links for Jefferson County verified against the Texas judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Jefferson County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Jefferson County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
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Jefferson County property records online
Jefferson 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 Jefferson County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Jefferson County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Jefferson 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 Jefferson County Records
❌ Myth: "Jefferson County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Jefferson County are held by the Texas state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Texas state repository has verified, current Jefferson County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Jefferson County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Jefferson 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)
- jeffersoncountytx.gov — Court records — official source
- www.dps.texas.gov — Criminal records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Jefferson County & Texas Records
For records not specific to Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, Texas
Jefferson County is located in the Lower Gulf Coast Region of Texas. The county seat is Beaumont.
- Households: 93,193
- Median household income: $57,294
- Median home value: $151,500
- Below poverty line: 18.2%
- Land area: 876.7 sq mi
- Population density: 289.7 people / sq mi
Criminal Indexes - District Clerk Jefferson County TX
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Index for Criminal Cases Filed in District Court for Jefferson County, Texas District Clerk.
Recording - Request a Search of Records - County Clerk's Office Jefferson County, TX
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We suggest contacting a title company or an attorney for legal assistance with any of the above items. Civil lawsuits filed in County Court at Law No. 1 · (409) 835-8475, Option 4 countyclerk@jeffersoncountytx.gov
APRIL 2026 -- TRIAL DOCKET Date 9/19/2025
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136th District Court - JEFFERSON COUNTY · Time 11:15:41 · JUDGE BAYLOR WORTHAM · Your announcements may be given to the Court any time after you review this docket. You do not have to wait until the · Docket Call day to give your announcements, but they must be made prior to or on Docket Call day.
TRIAL DOCKET 172ND DISTRICT COURT - JEFFERSON COUNTY JUDGE MITCH TEMPLETON
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TRIAL DOCKET · 172ND DISTRICT COURT - JEFFERSON COUNTY · JUDGE MITCH TEMPLETON · FROM 02/02/2026 THRU 02/06/2026 · IF YOU REQUIRE MORE THAN A 40 PERSON JURY PANEL YOU MUST NOTIFY THE · COURT IMMEDIATELY AFTER RECEIVING THIS DOCKET. DOCKET CALL ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE NOT NEEDED FOR PREFERENTIAL ...
Jefferson County, Texas - 58th District Court
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Court Phone Number: (409) 835-8434 Court Fax Number: (409) 835-8552 Court Coordinator: Ms. Sydney Moreau (409) 835-8434 Clerk/Bailiff: Mr. Charley Anderson Court Reporter: Ms. Anita Seegers (409) 835-8529 · Roving/Tax Coordinator: Susan Averett (409) 835-8700 · Jefferson County Courthouse 1149 Pearl Street Beaumont, TX 77701
Civil Indexes - District Clerk Jefferson County TX
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District Clerk · Jefferson County E-filing Attorney Access to Records Online Jury Duty · 1085 Pearl Street, Room 203 · Beaumont, Texas 77701 · (409) 835-8580 ·
Jefferson County TX
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J.P. Courts Management Info. Systems Starting 10/27/25, there is a new Jury Summons format. More info here. Jefferson County American Rescue Plan - SLFRF Annual Recovery Plan Performance Report ending 8/31/2021
,r LOCAL RULES OF THE 279™ AND 31'7111 DISTRICT COURTS
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to the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, and the constitutional, statutory and inherent powers of the · Courts to regulate proceedings before them and to provide for the orderly and efficient dispatch of · litigation. Further, these rules shall be known as the Local Rules of the 279'h and 317'1' District · Courts of Jefferson County, Texas for Family Law Proceedings and shall govern any family law
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES JUDGE GORDON FRIESZ 317th Judicial District Court
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317th Judicial District Court · Jefferson County, Texas · Phone: ( 409) 835-8588 · Maritza Vargas - Court Coordinator · maritza. vargas@jeff cotx. us · All Settings: Scheduling Requests · The Court's docket will begin at 8:30 a.m. each day . Please email the Court Coordinator to have ·
Ninth Court of Appeals
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There are now eighty justices serving on the fourteen courts of appeals . Effective January 1, 2005, the 78th Legislature increased the number of justices on the Ninth Court of Appeals from three to four.
Jefferson County Arrest Records | TexasCourtRecords.us
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Find arrest records in Jefferson County. Learn more about how to lookup and obtain Jefferson County arrest records, outstanding warrants and booking information. Navigate the complexities of public records laws in Jefferson County.
279th Instructions for Agreed or Waiver Divorces
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INSTRUCTIONS TO GET YOUR AGREED OR WAIVER DIVORCE · HEARD BY THE COURT DURING CORONA VIRIS PANDEMIC · Due to the corona virus pandemic, Jefferson County's 279th and 317th Family · District Courts are allowing persons to have divorces granted by following a ·
Official Record Search - Quick Search - Jefferson County, Texas County Clerk
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Civil - Obtain Copies of Documents - County Clerk's Office Jefferson County, TX
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To request copies, call or email your request to the division that will have the record you are requesting . Please be as specific as possible (full name, cause number, etc). If you are planning to pay with a credit card, please include your ...
Recording - File a Document - County Clerk's Office Jefferson County, TX
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Documents may be filed with the Jefferson County Clerk’s Recording Division by postal mail, by courier, or in person at either of our two locations (addresses and hours of operation). We can also accept electronic filings of documents from an authorized eRecording submitter.
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.
Montgomery County Tax Office
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The Montgomery County Tax Office makes no representations as to the accuracy or reliability of any information accessed from its computer data base. The Tax Office, its officers, agents, employees and representatives shall not be liable for the information posted on the Tax Office Website in ...
Texas Land Records Real Property Official Records Search
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Access property records, Access real properties
Crime Records Reports and Statistical Information | Department of Public Safety
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The Crime in Texas - Quarterly Trends reports provide a comprehensive examination of crime data for agencies across all regions of the state, with a primary focus on index crimes, which encompass a range of serious offenses including Murder, Aggravated Assault, Human Trafficking, Rape, Arson, Robbery, Larceny/Theft, Burglary, and Motor Vehicle Theft. These are statistical reports that include annual counts of Arrests and annual counts of Convictions broken down by County and by Offense.
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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 .
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Jefferson County American Rescue Plan - SLFRF Annual Recovery Plan Performance Report 2023
TDLR Active License Search
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TDLR License Data Search (Active Licenses only) Search Help | Download License files | Download Other | Questions/Comments
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 ...
Recording - Locate a Document - County Clerk's Office Jefferson County, TX
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County Clerk's Office Jefferson County, TX - Recording - Locate a Document - Information on how to find documents stored by the County Clerk. How to find digital and non-digital documents that are available.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County court cases are searchable through the Criminal Indexes - District Clerk Jefferson County TX portal: https://jeffersoncountytx.gov/dclerk/CriminalIndex.html. Texas also operates a state-level case lookup through the re:SearchTX system. For federal matters, see PACER.
How long does an arrest stay on my record in Texas if I wasn't convicted?
In Texas, an arrest stays on your record indefinitely unless you petition the court to seal or expunge it, even if charges were dropped or you were found not guilty. Texas's rules for clearing non-conviction records are stricter than for convictions — start with the Texas Department of Public Safety.
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.
How do I run a Texas background check?
Texas background checks are handled by the Texas Department of Public Safety. Name-based searches are available through the official state portal (per-search fee applies). Fingerprint-based checks — required for licensing, foster care, and many employers — must be submitted through an approved vendor.