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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Uvalde County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Texas state publishers on the review date. 4 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Uvalde County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Uvalde County, Texas — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
25,138
Population
Census estimate
8,420
Households
Census estimate
$55,000
Median income
Annual household
$129,900
Median home value
Census ACS
Uvalde
County seat
In Texas
Criminal records
1 source
Court records
1 source
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
3 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
Uvalde County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Uvalde County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | the Uvalde County Judiciary |
| Criminal records | Texas DPS — Crime Records |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Uvalde County state portal below |
| Property records | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR | UVALDECOUNTY checkHuman.title - County Government Records |
| Vital records | No verified source — see Uvalde County state portal below |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Uvalde County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Uvalde County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Uvalde County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Uvalde County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Uvalde County Records
2026
Uvalde County court records portal verified
State court system links for Uvalde County verified against the Texas judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Uvalde County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Uvalde County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Uvalde County property records online
Uvalde 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 Uvalde County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Uvalde County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Uvalde 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 Uvalde County Records
❌ Myth: "Uvalde County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Uvalde County are held by the Texas state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Uvalde 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 Uvalde County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Texas state repository has verified, current Uvalde County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Uvalde County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Uvalde 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.txcourts.gov — Court records — official source
- www.dps.texas.gov — Criminal records — official source
- www.uvaldecounty.gov — Property records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Uvalde County & Texas Records
For records not specific to Uvalde 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 Uvalde County, Texas
Uvalde County is located in the South Texas Region of Texas. The county seat is Uvalde.
- Population: 25,138
- Households: 8,420
- Median household income: $55,000
- Median home value: $129,900
- Below poverty line: 24.1%
- Land area: 1,551.9 sq mi
- Population density: 16.2 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 3
- NCES schools indexed: 12
COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR | UVALDECOUNTY
Official Free
Get FREE UVALDE COUNTY PROPERTY RECORDS directly from 4 Texas gov't offices & 8 official property records databases. Records include Uvalde County property tax assessments, deeds & title records, property ownership, building permits, zoning, land records, GIS maps & more!
Texas Land Records Real Property Official Records Search
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Access property records, Access real properties
COUNTY CLERK | UVALDECOUNTY
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Reminder: E-File Mandate effective January 1, 2016 for Uvalde County: Per the Texas Supreme Court mandate miscellaneous order MD 12-9208, all documents that are part of civil matters must be e-filed.
the Uvalde County Judiciary
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The Texas Judiciary prides itself on being efficient and transparent. Texas has one of the largest judicial systems in the country, with over 450 District Courts, 14 Intermediate Courts of Appeals, and two High Courts with statewide jurisdiction.
Texas DPS — Crime Records
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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 .
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
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TDLR License Data Search (Active Licenses only) Search Help | Download License files | Download Other | Questions/Comments
Open Records Policy
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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 ...
Uvalde County
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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 Uvalde County?
Uvalde County court cases are searchable through the the Uvalde County Judiciary portal: https://www.txcourts.gov/media/1450595/uvalde-county.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.
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.
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.