How to search Harris County court records
Harris County runs its own case-search portal, separate from Texas's statewide system. Searching is free, but the portal requires creating a free account before you can view results.
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Open the official Harris County portal →
What's actually there
Covers all 90+ district courts (civil, criminal, family). A free account is required, but public case information is then viewable at no charge. Family case documents stay offline under Texas Family Code even though the case itself can be found.
Other official lookups for Harris County
Why look at the county instead of the state?
Most criminal prosecutions happen at the county level, and Texas's statewide system either doesn't cover Harris County in full or doesn't cover trial courts at all. See the Texas guide for the full picture.
Federal cases
This portal only covers Harris County's own courts. For federal criminal, civil or bankruptcy cases, use CourtRecordsFree's live federal search instead.
Frequently asked questions
Is it free to search Harris County court records online?
Searching is free once you create an account on Harris County's portal.
Does this include criminal records?
Yes, Harris County's portal includes criminal cases alongside civil.
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