Webb County Criminal Court Records
Webb County criminal court records are filed through the District Clerk in Laredo, Texas. Webb County is one of the larger counties in South Texas and has four active district courts handling felony criminal cases: the 49th, 111th, 341st, and 406th Judicial Districts. Misdemeanor records are kept by the County Clerk. All records are public and accessible in person at the courthouse or through state online tools.
Webb County Overview
Webb County District Clerk
The Webb County District Clerk office is located at 1110 Victoria Street, Suite 201, Laredo, TX 78040. You can reach the office at (956) 523-4300. Because Webb County has four active district courts, the District Clerk manages a large volume of felony criminal cases. Each court handles different dockets, but all felony filings go through this single District Clerk office.
Records kept by the District Clerk include indictments, pre-trial motions, orders from the bench, plea agreements, trial records, and final judgments. As one of the busiest courts along the Texas-Mexico border, Webb County sees a wide range of federal and state criminal matters referred through the court system. When requesting records, have the defendant's name or the cause number ready. Staff can pull records for in-person review or provide copies for the standard fee.
| Office | Webb County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 1110 Victoria Street, Suite 201, Laredo, TX 78040 |
| Phone | (956) 523-4300 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | webbcountytx.gov |
How to Search Webb County Criminal Records
The re:SearchTX portal is a free statewide tool for searching court records. Webb County's four district courts and the county court all appear in this system. You can search by name or cause number to see case status, filed documents, charge details, and hearing dates. This is often the fastest starting point before making a trip to the Laredo courthouse.
The re:SearchTX portal provides free public access to Webb County criminal case records. The portal shows case status, charges, hearing dates, and documents filed in district court.
A certified Texas criminal history report is available through the DPS Criminal History portal for $3. Fingerprint-based reports can be arranged through the FAST fingerprint program at authorized sites across Texas, including some in the Laredo area.
Webb County Misdemeanor Records
Misdemeanor criminal cases in Webb County are heard by the County Courts at Law. These courts handle Class A and Class B misdemeanors including DWI first offense, minor assaults, theft under threshold amounts, and other lower-level criminal charges. The County Clerk keeps the official court records for all county court proceedings.
To request misdemeanor records, contact the Webb County Clerk's office in Laredo. The process is similar to requesting felony records: you can view records in person, or request copies for $1 per page. Certified copies add $5. Webb County's size means records go back many years and cover a large number of cases. Use re:SearchTX first to narrow your search before contacting the office directly.
Webb County Arrest Records
The Webb County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement in the unincorporated parts of Webb County. The Laredo Police Department covers the city. Both agencies generate arrest records when individuals are booked into jail. You can request arrest and booking records from the relevant agency. Webb County's position on the US-Mexico border means that federal agencies such as U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the DEA also operate in the area, though federal records are not maintained by the county.
Statewide inmate data is available through the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. The Texas Sex Offender Registry, managed by DPS, includes registered offenders in Webb County and across Texas. Both tools are public and free to use online.
What Webb County Criminal Records Contain
Criminal court records in Webb County are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Members of the public may request to view or copy the vast majority of criminal case documents. Sealed records and juvenile case files are not publicly available.
A typical Webb County criminal case file may contain:
- Indictment or information (formal charging document)
- Defendant name, date of birth, and cause number
- Charge description, degree, and applicable penal code section
- Motions filed by both sides and court responses
- All hearing and docket entries
- Plea entered and verdict
- Final judgment, sentence, or order of dismissal
Expunged records are no longer public. Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55 sets the rules for expunction eligibility and procedure in Texas. If a Webb County case was expunged, it will not show up in re:SearchTX or in DPS background check results.
Fees and Accessing Records
Online searches through re:SearchTX are free. The DPS name-based search costs $3. Paper copies from the Webb County District Clerk or County Clerk run $1 per page. Certified copies add $5 per document. For same-day access, the Laredo courthouse at 1110 Victoria Street is the best option during regular business hours.
Legal aid in Webb County is provided through Lone Star Legal Aid for those who qualify based on income. The Texas Bar Find-A-Lawyer directory can connect you with a licensed attorney in the Laredo area. Free guides and forms are at TexasLawHelp.org. Official court forms are also available on the Texas Courts website.
Cities in Webb County
Laredo is the county seat and the main city in Webb County. It is one of the largest cities on the US-Mexico border and home to all county court offices. Other communities in Webb County include Rio Bravo and El Cenizo. Laredo has a dedicated criminal records page on this site.
Nearby Counties
Webb County shares borders with Zapata County, Jim Hogg County, Duval County, Maverick County, and Starr County.