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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Scurry County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Texas state publishers on the review date. 6 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Scurry County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Scurry County, Texas — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
16,211
Population
Census estimate
5,693
Households
Census estimate
$58,932
Median income
Annual household
$109,400
Median home value
Census ACS
Snyder
County seat
In Texas
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
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
Scurry County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Scurry County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | District Court Docket | Scurry County, Texas Clerk Phone Clerk Phone District and County Clerks Title, Co… |
| Criminal records | Scurry County, TX Arrests, Warrants, Police Records Search Texas DPS — Crime Records |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Scurry County state portal below |
| Property records | Texas Land Records Real Property Official Records Search checkHuman.title - County Government Records |
| Vital records | Texas Vital Records | Texas.gov |
| Voter records | Scurry County Voter Registration Figures Scurry County, Texas |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Scurry County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Scurry County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Scurry County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Scurry County Records
2026
Scurry County court records portal verified
State court system links for Scurry County verified against the Texas judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Scurry County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Scurry County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Scurry County property records online
Scurry 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 Scurry County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Scurry County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Scurry 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 Scurry County Records
❌ Myth: "Scurry County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Scurry County are held by the Texas state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Scurry 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 Scurry County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Texas state repository has verified, current Scurry County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Scurry County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Scurry 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.scurry.tx.us — Court records — official source
- www.dps.texas.gov — Criminal records — official source
- publicsite.dps.texas.gov — Property records — official source
- www.texas.gov — Vital records — official source
- www.sos.texas.gov — Voter records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Scurry County & Texas Records
For records not specific to Scurry 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 Scurry County, Texas
Scurry County is located in the West Texas Region of Texas. The county seat is Snyder.
- Population: 16,211
- Households: 5,693
- Median household income: $58,932
- Median home value: $109,400
- Below poverty line: 11.8%
- Land area: 905.4 sq mi
- Population density: 17.9 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 1
- NCES schools indexed: 7
Texas Land Records Real Property Official Records Search
Official Free
Access property records, Access real properties
Criminal History Name Search | TxDPS Crime Records Division
Official Free
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Scurry County CAD
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The Employee Information System (EIS) application is no longer available effective May 31, 2025. Please contact your agency Human Resource or Payroll representative for any questions or inquiries · Search for and verify the status of Texas Sales and Use Tax permits.
Home Page | Scurry County, Texas
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Welcome to Scurry County Scurry County, nestled in west central Texas, <strong>covers about 905.4 square miles below the Caprock in the Panhandle and West Texas region</strong>. Snyder, the county sea
District Court Docket | Scurry County, Texas
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Lana Warr 1806 25th Street, Suite 402 Snyder, TX 79549 Phone: 325-573-5641 scurrydc@co.scurry.tx.us · Expunction Email List
Clerk Phone Clerk Phone District and County Clerks Title, County Title, County
Official Free
Co Clk, Scurry · Appleton, Melody · (325) 573-5332 · Dist Clk, Midland · Archuleta, Alex · (432) 688-4500 · Dist Clk, Grayson · Ashmore, Kelly · (903) 813-4352 · Dist Clk, Morris · Ashworth, Gwen · (903) 645-2321 · Dist Clk, Robertson · Axtell, Barbara ·
Texas DPS — Crime Records
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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…
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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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Welcome to Scurry County Scurry County, nestled in west central Texas, covers about 905.4 square miles below the Caprock in the Panhandle and West Texas region . Snyder, the county seat, sits roughly 80 miles southeast of Lubbock and 85 miles northwest of Abilene.
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.
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 · Marsha Maskill · P.O. Drawer 580, Eldorado 76936 · (325) 853-2833 · FAX: (325) 853-2768 · Submit your Application for Ballot By Mail or Federal Postcard Application via email · SCURRY COUNTY · County Clerk · Melody Appleton ·
Scurry County
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Scurry County?
Scurry 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 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 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.