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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Midland County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Texas state publishers on the review date. 4 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Midland County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Midland County, Texas — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
183,587
Population
Census estimate
65,265
Households
Census estimate
$90,123
Median income
Annual household
$272,900
Median home value
Census ACS
Midland
County seat
In Texas
Criminal records
3 sources
Court records
3 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
7 sources
Vital records
see state portal
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
Midland County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Midland County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | County Clerk | Midland County, TX CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROCESS STUDY: MIDLAND COUNTY July 2007 |
| Criminal records | Warrants Current Detainees | Midland County, TX |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Midland County state portal below |
| Property records | Midland Central Appraisal District – Official Site Unclaimed Property Over $100 | Midland County, TX |
| Vital records | No verified source — see Midland County state portal below |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Midland County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Midland County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Midland County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Midland County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Midland County Records
2026
Midland County court records portal verified
State court system links for Midland County verified against the Texas judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Midland County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Midland County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
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Midland County property records online
Midland 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 Midland County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Midland County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Midland 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 Midland County Records
❌ Myth: "Midland County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Midland County are held by the Texas state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Midland 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 Midland County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Texas state repository has verified, current Midland County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Midland County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Midland 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.midland.tx.us — Court records — official source
- www.dps.texas.gov — Criminal records — official source
- publicsite.dps.texas.gov — Property records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Midland County & Texas Records
For records not specific to Midland 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 Midland County, Texas
Midland County is located in the West Texas Region of Texas. The county seat is Midland.
- Population: 183,587
- Households: 65,265
- Median household income: $90,123
- Median home value: $272,900
- Below poverty line: 10.8%
- Land area: 900.4 sq mi
- Population density: 203.9 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 2
- NCES schools indexed: 41
Midland Central Appraisal District – Official Site
Official Free
Welcome to the website of the Midland Central Appraisal District . Within this site you will find general information about the District and the ad valorem property tax system in Texas, as well as information regarding specific properties within the district.
Unclaimed Property Over $100 | Midland County, TX
Official Free
For further information and assistance, you may contact: Comptroller of Public Accounts Unclaimed Property Division Research and Correspondence Section P.O. Box 12019 Austin, TX 78711-2011 Phone: 800-654-3463 · No commercial finder or service is necessary. However, if you choose to use a commercial service charging a fee to help you locate your money, please note that Texas law limits the amount of fees they may charge to 10% of the value of the unclaimed property involved.
Azurewebsites
Official Free
Name   Property Address   Legal Description   Geographic ID   Property ID       Return to Home   P.O. Box 908002 Midland, Texas 79708-0002
Welcome to the Midland Central Appraisal District Website
Official Free
The District strictly adheres to the Texas Property Tax Code to provide equality and accurate assessments for its constituents and tax base. Our mission is to provide accurate property assessments to facilitate the local funding for our county, schools, cities, and other districts that derive budgets and other operating expenses from local property values. Midland CAD is collecting for all taxing entities in Midland County.
Criminal History Name Search | TxDPS Crime Records Division
Official Free
USER: Anonymous (0,0) SERVER: DPSWEB4 DATE:8/18/2022 9:28:45 AM LANG:ENGLISH (UNITED STATES) ORIG:PublicSite · Coming Soon! On August 24, 2022, the New TxDPS Public website will have a new appearance. The current web address will remain the same and so will the functionality
District Clerk | Midland County, TX
Official Free
The District Clerk is the office of record for all Civil proceedings heard in the District Courts and County Courts at Law. This includes: all divorces, child support, consumer lawsuits, contract disputes, custody cases, real estate, serious personal injury & tax collection cases.
Official Public Records | Midland County, TX
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County Government · County Clerk · Official Public Records · The County Clerk's office records instruments such as: Deeds · Judgment · Liens · Many of these instruments deal with the conveyance of ownership in real property. We also record: Military Discharge · Affidavits · DBAs · Oil and gas lease · Power of attorney · UCC Financing Statement · The Texas Legislature recently amended the Property Code to provide a streamlined procedure for addressing discriminatory provisions in real property records.
Midland County, TX | Official Website
Free
Midland County, Texas official website providing access to county services, courts, public records, elections, departments, and community information.
County Clerk | Midland County, TX
Official Free
The county clerk's office is responsible for maintaining court records for county commissioners court, county court and county courts at law, recording vital statistics, issuing marriage licenses, birth certificates and death certificates, and maintaining official public records.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROCESS STUDY: MIDLAND COUNTY July 2007
Official Free
Specifically, in preparation for with recommendations for · improvement of practices affecting the incarceration of offenders. The County · Commissioners Court
Warrant Services | Midland County, TX
Official Free
Midland County Warrant Services is a multi-function law enforcement department within Midland County that specializes in serving warrants for all 4 Justice Courts for unpaid citations issued by all law enforcement agencies in Midland. We also serve all County Court pro fine warrants as well.
Warrants
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.
Current Detainees | Midland County, TX
Official Free
View a list of current detainees in the Midland County detention Center.
Crime Records Services - Texas Department of Public Safety
Official Free
© 2026 Texas Department of Public Safety. PDF files require Adobe Reader or compatible
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 .
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.
IvisMvpUi
Official Free
Midland County, Texas official website providing access to county services, courts, public records, elections, departments, and community information.
TDLR Active License Search
Official Free
TDLR License Data Search (Active Licenses only) Search Help | Download License files | Download Other | Questions/Comments
Open Records Policy
Official Free
Texas Government Code, Chapter 552, gives you the right to access government records; and an officer for public information and the officer’s agent may not ask why you want them. All government information is presumed to be available to the public. Certain exceptions may apply to the disclosure ...
Midland County Official Home Page
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 ...
Sales Taxpayer Search - Sales Taxpayer Search
Business, Voter & Other
TX Comptroller entity search.
mycpa.cpa.state.tx.us
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Midland County?
Midland County court cases are searchable through the CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROCESS STUDY: MIDLAND COUNTY July 2007 portal: https://www.txcourts.gov/media/524148/midland.pdf. Texas also operates a state-level case lookup through the re:SearchTX system. For federal matters, see PACER.
What's the difference between sealing and expunging a record in Texas?
In Texas, a sealed record is hidden from public view but still exists and remains visible to law enforcement, licensing boards, and some employers. An expunged record is treated by Texas law as if it never happened — though FBI and federal records may persist regardless of state action. The relief process runs through the sentencing court.
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 Midland County records free to search?
Yes — every link on this page goes to an official government source. Basic searches are free. Certified copies and formal background checks carry the standard government fee.