Brownsville Criminal Court Records
Brownsville criminal court records are maintained by Cameron County and the City of Brownsville depending on the type of case. Felony cases go through the Cameron County District Clerk. Misdemeanor cases are handled by the Cameron County Clerk. Class C misdemeanors are processed by the Brownsville Municipal Court. This page covers each court and how to find records in Brownsville.
Brownsville Overview
Cameron County District Clerk - Felony Records
Felony criminal cases in Brownsville are filed with the Cameron County District Clerk. Brownsville is the county seat of Cameron County. The Cameron County District Clerk's office is at 974 E. Harrison Street in downtown Brownsville. When someone is indicted on a felony charge in Brownsville, the case is filed here and tracked through sentencing and post-conviction proceedings.
The Cameron County District Clerk provides online case access at cameroncounty.us/district-clerk. You can search by name or cause number. The free re:SearchTX portal also covers Cameron County felony cases and shows charges, hearing dates, and case status at no cost.
For in-person requests, go to the Cameron County District Clerk at 974 E. Harrison Street, Brownsville, TX 78520. Staff handle copy requests, certified documents, and expunction petitions under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55.
The re:SearchTX portal covers all Cameron County felony cases filed in Brownsville and is free to search with no account required.
| Office | Cameron County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 974 E. Harrison Street Brownsville, TX 78520 |
| Phone | (956) 544-0838 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | cameroncounty.us/district-clerk |
Brownsville Misdemeanor Records
Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases in Brownsville are handled by Cameron County Courts at Law and maintained by the Cameron County Clerk. These cases include DWI, assault, and theft below the felony level. You can search misdemeanor cases through the re:SearchTX portal or contact the Cameron County Clerk for copies.
Class C misdemeanor cases processed by the Brownsville Municipal Court are city records and are separate from the Cameron County court system.
Brownsville Municipal Court
The Brownsville Municipal Court handles Class C misdemeanor offenses within city limits. This includes traffic citations, city code violations, and similar low-level offenses. The Brownsville Municipal Court is located at 1001 E. Elizabeth Street in Brownsville.
You can search and pay citations online through the Brownsville Municipal Court. The court offers deferred disposition for eligible cases. Municipal court records are city records and are separate from Cameron County court records.
Brownsville Police Department Records
Arrest records and incident reports in Brownsville are maintained by the Brownsville Police Department Records Unit. BPD handles requests for incident reports, accident reports, and arrest records. You can request records through the BPD website or in person at Brownsville police headquarters at 600 E. Jackson Street.
Arrest records show what someone was charged with at booking and are separate from court case files. For a statewide criminal history, the Texas Department of Public Safety offers a name-based search for $3. The FAST fingerprint program provides a more precise result. The Texas sex offender registry lists registered offenders in Brownsville by zip code.
What Brownsville Criminal Records Contain
A felony criminal case file in Brownsville includes documents from every stage of the case. Most records are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Cameron County felony files typically include the indictment, arrest warrant, bond documents, pre-trial motions, plea agreement or trial record, final judgment, and sentence. The Cameron County District Clerk holds all of these.
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice offender search shows current state prison inmates statewide. For legal help in Brownsville, Lone Star Legal Aid provides free civil legal services to qualifying low-income residents. The Texas Bar Find-A-Lawyer tool helps locate attorneys. Self-help guides are at TexasLawHelp.org.
Cameron County Criminal Court Records
Brownsville is the county seat of Cameron County. All felony and misdemeanor criminal cases filed in Brownsville go through the Cameron County courts. For full courthouse information, district clerk contact details, and more on the Cameron County court system, see the Cameron County criminal court records page.