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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Tyler County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Texas state publishers on the review date. 6 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Tyler County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Tyler County, Texas — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
20,560
Population
Census estimate
6,811
Households
Census estimate
$50,898
Median income
Annual household
$124,900
Median home value
Census ACS
Woodville
County seat
In Texas
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
2 sources
Vital records
2 sources
Voter records
2 sources
Professional licenses
1 source
Recorded documents
2 sources
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Tyler County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Tyler County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Dockets - Tyler County Texas Twelfth Court of Appeals |
| Criminal records | Tyler County Sheriff - Jail - Tyler County Texas Texas DPS — Crime Records |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Tyler County state portal below |
| Property records | About CountyGovernmentRecords.com Texas Land Records Real Property Official Records Search |
| Vital records | Vital Statistics (Birth & Death Records) Birth/Death Certificate Requirements - Tyler County Texas |
| Voter records | Texas Voter Registration | Texas.gov County Voter Registration Officials |
| Professional licenses | Texas Court Records - Court Records - Guides at Texas State … |
| Recorded documents | Official Public Records Department - Tyler County, Texas Official Public & Real Property Records | Taylor County,… |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Tyler County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Tyler County Records
2026
Tyler County court records portal verified
State court system links for Tyler County verified against the Texas judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Tyler County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Tyler County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Tyler County property records online
Tyler 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 Tyler County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Tyler County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Tyler 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 Tyler County Records
❌ Myth: "Tyler County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Tyler County are held by the Texas state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Tyler 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 Tyler County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Texas state repository has verified, current Tyler County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Tyler County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Tyler 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.tyler.tx.us — Court records — official source
- www.dps.texas.gov — Criminal records — official source
- www.texas.gov — Voter records — official source
- guides.sll.texas.gov — Licenses — official source
- www.taylorcounty.texas.gov — Recorded documents — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Tyler County & Texas Records
For records not specific to Tyler 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 Tyler County, Texas
Tyler County is located in the East Texas Region of Texas. The county seat is Woodville.
- Population: 20,560
- Households: 6,811
- Median household income: $50,898
- Median home value: $124,900
- Below poverty line: 18.0%
- Land area: 924.4 sq mi
- Population density: 22.2 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 1
- NCES schools indexed: 14
Criminal Records Request Instructions - Tyler County Texas
Official Free
Tyler County Courthouse 100 West Bluff St Woodville, TX 75979 · Contact Us Click Here
Official Public Records Department - Tyler County, Texas
Free
The Texas Legislature recently amended the Property Code to provide a streamlined procedure for addressing discriminatory provisions in real property records. Although state law already declared restr
Dockets - Tyler County Texas
Official Free
CITE AND RELEASE FAILURE TO APPEAR FELONY PENDING MOTION TO REVOKE PLEA DOCKET PRETRIAL DOCKET JURY TRIAL DOCKET OCA REPORT · CITE AND RELEASE FAILURE TO APPEAR FELONY PENDING MOTION TO REVOKE PLEA DOCKET PRETRIAL JURY TRIAL DOCKET OCA REPORT
Twelfth Court of Appeals
Official Free
The Twelfth Court of Appeals is Court has jurisdiction of appeals from the trial courts located in a seventeen (17) county district. The Twelfth Court of Appeals serves the Tyler, Texas area
Tyler County Sheriff - Jail - Tyler County Texas
Official Free
Tyler County Sheriff's Office Corrections Division
Texas DPS — Crime Records
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.
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 .
Vital Statistics (Birth & Death Records)
Official Free
Tyler, Texas, Birth Certificate, Death Certificate, Record, Birth Record, Death Record, Marriage, Birth, Insurance, Job Application, Drivers License, Insurance, Retirement, Sports, School Athletics
Birth/Death Certificate Requirements - Tyler County Texas
Official Free
Tyler County Courthouse 100 West Bluff St Woodville, TX 75979 · Contact Us Click 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.
Texas Voter Registration | Texas.gov
Official Free
Learn who can vote in Texas, how to check if you're registered, register to vote in Texas, and prepare for voting day.
IvisMvpUi
Official Free
To Watch Recorded Commissioners Court Meetings go to: · https://www.youtube.com/@tylercountytexas8884/videos (put court date in search bar)
Official Public Records Department - Tyler County, Texas
Official Free
The Texas Legislature recently amended the Property Code to provide a streamlined procedure for addressing discriminatory provisions in real property records. Although state law already declared restrictions and provisions in real property records that prohibit the use, sale or transfer of ...
Official Public & Real Property Records | Taylor County, TX - Official Website
Official Free
https://taylorcountytx-web.tylerhost.net/web/ called Super Search, is the best site if you are researching documents that have been indexed. This is our newest on-line database to which we will be adding more documents daily. In addition to real property records, there are Bills of Sale, Contracts, Livestock Brands, Federal and State Tax Liens dating back to the beginning of Taylor County in 1878!
County Clerks
Official Free
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 ...
Tyler 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
Texas Land Records Real Property Official Records Search
Official Free
Access property records, Access real properties
Texas Court Records - Court Records - Guides at Texas State Law Library
Official Free
The Texas State Law Library publishes legal research guides to help both self-represented litigants/pro se litigants and attorneys/legal practitioners locate the legal information they need.
TDLR Active License Search
Official Free
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 Tyler County?
Tyler County court cases are searchable through the Twelfth Court of Appeals portal: https://www.txcourts.gov/12thcoa/. Texas also operates a state-level case lookup through the re:SearchTX system. For federal matters, see PACER.
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.
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 Texas criminal records public?
Mostly yes. Texas's public-records law makes adult arrests, court filings, and conviction histories accessible to anyone unless a specific statutory exemption applies. Juvenile cases and sealed records are generally excluded by statute.
