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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Kleberg County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Texas state publishers on the review date. 5 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Kleberg County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Kleberg County, Texas — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
30,442
Population
Census estimate
11,915
Households
Census estimate
$52,487
Median income
Annual household
$128,300
Median home value
Census ACS
Kingsville
County seat
In Texas
Criminal records
1 source
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
1 source
Property records
3 sources
Vital records
1 source
Voter records
2 sources
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
Kleberg County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Kleberg County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Kleberg B P H P C V J C T I R W E K L T D H B J A J H S U Z L D D K … |
| Criminal records | Texas DPS — Crime Records |
| Wants & warrants | Kleberg County, TX Arrests, Warrants, Police Records Search |
| Property records | Kleberg County, Texas Appraisal District Property Record Sea… Help |
| Vital records | Kleberg County Birth, Marriage, Death Certificates, Vital Re… |
| Voter records | Kleberg County Voter Registration Figures Kleberg County Elections |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Kleberg County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Kleberg County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Kleberg County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Kleberg County Records
2026
Kleberg County court records portal verified
State court system links for Kleberg County verified against the Texas judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Kleberg County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Kleberg County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Kleberg County property records online
Kleberg 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 Kleberg County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Kleberg County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Kleberg 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 Kleberg County Records
❌ Myth: "Kleberg County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Kleberg County are held by the Texas state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Kleberg 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 Kleberg County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Texas state repository has verified, current Kleberg County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Kleberg County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Kleberg 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)
- kleberg.tx.publicsearch.us — Court records — official source
- www.dps.texas.gov — Criminal records — official source
- www.citydirectory.us — Vital records — official source
- www.sos.state.tx.us — Voter records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Kleberg County & Texas Records
For records not specific to Kleberg 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 Kleberg County, Texas
Kleberg County is located in the Coastal Bend Region of Texas. The county seat is Kingsville.
- Population: 30,442
- Households: 11,915
- Median household income: $52,487
- Median home value: $128,300
- Below poverty line: 30.6%
- Land area: 881.3 sq mi
- Population density: 34.5 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 1
- NCES schools indexed: 15
Kleberg County, Texas Appraisal District Property Record Search
Official Free
Search Kleberg County CAD property records for free, and find ownership information, legal descriptions, and more.
Texas Land Records Real Property Official Records Search
Official Free
Access property records, Access real properties
Kleberg
Official Free
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District Court Map Sept 2018
Official Free
KLEBERG (32,061) *105 · KNOX (3,719) *050 · AMAR (49,793) *006, *062 · LAMB (13,977) 154 · LAMPASAS (19,677) *027 · LA SALLE (6,886) *081, *218 · LAVACA (19,263) *025, *2nd 25th · LEE (16,612) *021, *335 · LEON (16,801) *087, *278, *369 · LIBERTY (75,643) 075, *253 ·
Kleberg County Elections
Official Free
Salvador "Sonny" Barrera, III Election Official · Kleberg County Courthouse 700 E. Kleberg Avenue #111 P. O. Box 1327 Kingsville, Texas 78364
Texas DPS — Crime Records
Official Free
Close PACER Case Locator PACER Log in Manage PACER Account · An official website of the United States government Log in to Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock () or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Type the name of a federal court to find links to login to CM/ECF – or – search by other information unique to that court, like their contact information, RSS feed, county codes, and…
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 .
Sheriff - Kleberg County, Texas
Free
Richard Kirkpatrick P. O. Box 1360 Kingsville, TX 78364 · Phone: 361-595-8500 Fax: 361-593-1324 Click here for information on missing Texas children. Inmate Telephone System RFP
Kleberg County Birth, Marriage, Death Certificates, Vital Records
Official Free
The Kleberg 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.
TDLR Active License Search
Official Free
TDLR License Data Search (Active Licenses only) Search Help | Download License files | Download Other | Questions/Comments
County Clerks
Official Free
District & County Clerk · Rick Alvarado · P.O. Box 9, Brackettville 78832 · (830) 563-2521 · FAX: (830) 563-2644 · Submit your Application for Ballot By Mail or Federal Postcard Application via email · KLEBERG COUNTY · County Clerk · Salvador “Sonny” Barrera III ·
Kleberg 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 Kleberg County?
Kleberg County court cases are searchable through the B P H P C V J C T I R W E K L T D H B J A J H S U Z L D D K H S L L O J M G B K portal: https://www.txcourts.gov/media/1442225/district-court-map-sept-2018.pdf. 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 active warrant show up on a background check in Texas?
Yes. Active warrants in Texas appear on name-based criminal background checks through the Texas Department of Public Safety system the moment they are entered. Some employers also run a separate NCIC warrant query, which catches federal warrants as well.
Does a county sheriff have to honor ICE detainers?
No federal law forces a county to honor an ICE detainer. Multiple federal courts have ruled that detainers are non-binding requests. Some counties honor every detainer, others honor none, and many honor them only when ICE provides a judicial warrant. Policy is set at the county or sheriff level.