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Typically, the district court handles criminal cases and felonies, while the county court handles everything else (like misdemeanors, traffic offenses, etc.). However, the size of a county makes a difference. In small counties, both courts hear a wide variety of different matters.

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Trial: There are four federal district courts in Texas. They consist of the United States District Courts for the Northern District of Texas, the Eastern District of Texas, the Southern District of Texas, and the Western District of Texas.

Judicial records are open to the public unless exempt from disclosure, and where a respondent does not raise exemptions and the special committee cannot conclude any apply the records must be released.

Obtaining Court Records Contact the court clerk for information on how to obtain copies of court documents. Depending on the court, you may need to contact the district clerk, county clerk, or city clerk. Some counties have online search options for court records from the county, district, or probate courts.

The district courts are the trial courts of general jurisdiction of Texas. The geographical area served by each court is established by the Legislature, but each county must be served by at least one district court.

For addresses, hours listings, and phone numbers for the Southern District of Texas, please select the appropriate court division from the Addresses, Hours, Phone listing. If you have any questions about Electronic Case Filing, please call our ECF Help Desk at 713-250-5507.

Typically, the district court handles criminal cases and felonies, while the county court handles everything else (like misdemeanors, traffic offenses, etc.). However, the size of a county makes a difference. In small counties, both courts hear a wide variety of different matters.

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The State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) uses re:SearchTX as its online tool for searching general docket case files. re:SearchTX is a web-based platform that allows registered users access to an online repository of court case information powered by the state's e-filing database.

Trial: There are four federal district courts in Texas. They consist of the United States District Courts for the Northern District of Texas, the Eastern District of Texas, the Southern District of Texas, and the Western District of Texas.

District courts have original jurisdiction in felony criminal cases, divorce cases, cases involving title to land, election contest cases, civil matters in which the amount of money or damages involved is $200 or more, and any matters in which jurisdiction is not placed in another trial court.

Judicial records are open to the public unless exempt from disclosure, and where a respondent does not raise exemptions and the special committee cannot conclude any apply the records must be released.

Most district courts exercise criminal and civil jurisdiction, but in the metropolitan areas there is a tendency for the courts to specialize in civil, criminal, juvenile or family law matters. Thirteen district courts are designated “criminal district courts” but have general jurisdiction.

Obtaining Court Records Contact the court clerk for information on how to obtain copies of court documents. Depending on the court, you may need to contact the district clerk, county clerk, or city clerk. Some counties have online search options for court records from the county, district, or probate courts.

A certified shorthand reporter must preserve the shorthand notes for a period of three (3) years unless a statute or court order specifies a longer retention period or unless a litigant requests in writing a longer retention period.

The district courts are the trial courts of general jurisdiction of Texas. The geographical area served by each court is established by the Legislature, but each county must be served by at least one district court.

Locate a federal court case by using the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) or by visiting the Clerk's Office of the courthouse where the case was filed.

For addresses, hours listings, and phone numbers for the Southern District of Texas, please select the appropriate court division from the Addresses, Hours, Phone listing. If you have any questions about Electronic Case Filing, please call our ECF Help Desk at 713-250-5507.

The State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) uses re:SearchTX as its online tool for searching general docket case files. re:SearchTX is a web-based platform that allows registered users access to an online repository of court case information powered by the state's e-filing database.

District courts have original jurisdiction in felony criminal cases, divorce cases, cases involving title to land, election contest cases, civil matters in which the amount of money or damages involved is $200 or more, and any matters in which jurisdiction is not placed in another trial court.

Most district courts exercise criminal and civil jurisdiction, but in the metropolitan areas there is a tendency for the courts to specialize in civil, criminal, juvenile or family law matters. Thirteen district courts are designated “criminal district courts” but have general jurisdiction.

A certified shorthand reporter must preserve the shorthand notes for a period of three (3) years unless a statute or court order specifies a longer retention period or unless a litigant requests in writing a longer retention period.

Locate a federal court case by using the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) or by visiting the Clerk's Office of the courthouse where the case was filed.