Maverick County Criminal Court Records
Maverick County criminal court records are filed with the District Clerk in Eagle Pass, Texas. This office maintains felony case records for the 293rd Judicial District. Misdemeanor criminal cases go through a separate County Clerk office. Both offices are located at the Maverick County courthouse complex on State Street in Eagle Pass. You can search records online through the re:SearchTX portal or visit in person. Maverick County sits on the Texas-Mexico border and has a moderately active court docket.
Maverick County Overview
Maverick County District Clerk
The Maverick County District Clerk handles all felony criminal case filings for the county. The office is at 500 E. State Street in Eagle Pass and serves the 293rd Judicial District. Criminal case files are created when an indictment or information is filed and grow throughout the case as motions, orders, and hearing documents are added. The District Clerk is the main point of contact for felony records.
The Maverick County District Clerk's office page is the official source for local procedures, contact details, and filing requirements.
The District Clerk files and maintains the complete criminal case record from indictment through final disposition in Maverick County.
For expunction petitions under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55, you file with the District Clerk's office. Staff can confirm whether a specific record has been sealed or expunged before you make a formal request for copies.
| Office | Maverick County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 E. State Street Eagle Pass, TX 78852 |
| Phone | (830) 773-2761 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
How to Search Maverick County Criminal Records
The re:SearchTX portal is free and open to the public. It covers Maverick County district court filings and allows you to search by defendant name, cause number, or attorney. Results show charges, case status, and filed documents. You do not need an account to use the portal.
The re:SearchTX statewide court portal provides free public access to Maverick County criminal case filings from the district court.
Results from re:SearchTX include case details and documents filed with the Maverick County District Clerk.
For a statewide name-based search, the Texas DPS Criminal History Search costs $3. For certified results tied to a specific individual, the FAST fingerprint program through DPS provides accurate reports. To search in person, go to 500 E. State Street in Eagle Pass. Bring a valid photo ID and any known details about the case you are looking for.
Maverick County Misdemeanor Records
Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases in Maverick County go through the county court, and those records are held by the County Clerk. These cases include charges such as DWI first offense, assault causing bodily injury, and theft in certain amounts. The County Clerk and District Clerk are separate offices, so you need to contact the right one based on the type of case.
The Maverick County Clerk handles misdemeanor criminal records as well as other county court functions.
The County Clerk maintains Class A and B misdemeanor case files for Maverick County.
Class C misdemeanors are handled at the justice of the peace and municipal court level. Those records are not with the County or District Clerk. If you need a Class C record, contact the specific JP precinct or city court where the case was handled.
Maverick County Arrest Records
The Maverick County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of the county. The sheriff's office maintains booking records for the county jail. A booking record shows the person's name, charges at the time of arrest, booking date, and identifying information. Booking records differ from court records and do not reflect the outcome of any case.
The Maverick County Sheriff's Office website has contact information and additional details about local law enforcement services.
The Sheriff's Office is the main contact for arrest and booking records in the unincorporated areas of Maverick County.
For people who have been in state custody, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice offender search is a free online tool. The Texas sex offender registry lists registered offenders by name and county across the state. Both are publicly available at no cost.
What Maverick County Criminal Records Contain
A criminal case file in Maverick County includes documents from each stage of the proceeding. Records are public by default unless a court has sealed or expunged them. Common contents of a criminal court file include:
- Indictment or information with the formal charges
- Arrest warrant or capias if one was issued
- Bond conditions and release orders
- Motions and responses from both the defense and the prosecution
- Court orders and rulings from the judge
- Plea agreement documents if the case resolved by plea
- Final judgment and sentence
- Community supervision or probation conditions
Most records are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Juvenile cases, sealed records, and expunged matters are not available. Ask the clerk before submitting a formal request if you are unsure whether a record can be released.
Fees and Access in Maverick County
Copy fees at the Maverick County District Clerk are $1 per page for plain copies. Certified copies require an additional $5 certification fee. Mail requests should include a money order for payment. Call (830) 773-2761 before sending a mail request to confirm current fees and the correct format.
The Maverick County District Attorney's office handles prosecution of criminal cases in the county and can be a contact for understanding case status.
The District Attorney's office prosecutes felony and some misdemeanor cases in Maverick County.
Online access through re:SearchTX is free. The DPS name-based search costs $3. Court forms are available for free at txcourts.gov/rules-forms. For legal guidance, TexasLawHelp.org has free guides on expunctions and public access to records. The Texas Bar Find-A-Lawyer tool helps you find licensed attorneys in the area. Lone Star Legal Aid serves South Texas and may assist eligible low-income residents.
Cities in Maverick County
Eagle Pass is the county seat and the largest city in Maverick County. Eagle Pass sits directly on the Rio Grande across from Piedras Negras, Mexico. Other communities in the county include El Indio and Quemado. None of these communities meet the population threshold for separate city pages on this site. All criminal court filings for Maverick County are processed through the courts in Eagle Pass.
Nearby Counties
Maverick County borders several South Texas counties and Mexico to the west and south. For court records from neighboring Texas jurisdictions, see Zavala County, Dimmit County, Webb County, or Kinney County.