Bailey County, TX Courts and Public Records
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The courts that serve Bailey County handle civil, family, juvenile, and criminal matters in Texas, and the district clerk and county clerk keep the records for the courts they serve. Texas trial courts include district courts, county courts at law, statutory and constitutional county courts, justice courts, and municipal courts, so the court that holds a particular case depends on its type and amount.
Confirm current court addresses, phone numbers, and judicial officers with the clerk before you visit.
How to Search Bailey County Court Records
Have the full name, case number if known, and approximate dates ready before you search. The district clerk keeps district court records and the county clerk keeps county court records.
Online
Go to research.txcourts.gov and open re:SearchTX, the statewide case search.
Register and review the pricing before you search.
Confirm details with the clerk before relying on results.
Best for: Statewide lookups across courts
In Person
Go to the district or county clerk's office for the county where the case was filed.
Bring the full name, case number, and approximate dates.
Ask the clerk about public terminals and copy requests.
Best for: Records not available online
By Phone
Call the county clerk's office to confirm which records are on file.
Have the case number and party names ready before you call.
Ask the clerk how to request copies of court records.
Best for: Confirming a case before a visit
Search by Name on TXCourts.org
Go to TXCourts.org and enter a full name.
Search across record types without a case number.
Confirm results with the court, since they are not official court records.
Best for: Finding leads without a case number
Bailey County Court Statistics (FY 2025)
Bailey County's district, statutory county and constitutional county courts added 300 cases in FY 2025, including probate, guardianship and mental health filings. The courts disposed of 348 cases, and total filings rose 10.3% from FY 2024.
300
Total cases added in FY 2025
348
Total cases disposed in FY 2025
~150
Filings per judicial position (~2 positions)
+10.3%
Change in total filings vs FY 2024 (272 to 300)
| Metric | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Filings | 300 | 272 | +10.3% |
| Total Dispositions | 348 | 240 | +45.0% |
| Criminal Filings | 145 | 119 | +21.8% |
| Civil Filings | 71 | 74 | -4.1% |
| Family Law Filings | 36 | 39 | -7.7% |
| Probate Filings | 33 | 27 | +22.2% |
| Mental Health Filings | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Juvenile Filings | 15 | 13 | +15.4% |
| Authorized Judicial Positions | ~2 | ~2 | ~0.0% |
Criminal filings drove the change in FY 2025, rising by 26 cases.
How Have Court Filings Changed in Bailey County?
This table shows Bailey County's total filings and dispositions in its district, statutory county and constitutional county courts over the last five fiscal years.
| Fiscal Year | Total Filings | Total Dispositions | YoY Filing Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | 300 | 348 | +10.3% |
| FY 2024 | 272 | 240 | -5.2% |
| FY 2023 | 287 | 332 | -20.3% |
| FY 2022 | 360 | 278 | +1.7% |
| FY 2021 | 354 | 250 | -7.6% |
Total filings fell 15.3% between FY 2021 and FY 2025, from 354 to 300. The largest annual change was -20.3% in FY 2023. The latest change of +10.3% was led by criminal filings, which rose by 26 cases.
What Types of Cases Are Filed in Bailey County?
Criminal cases are the largest category in Bailey County, at 48.3% of filings in FY 2025.
| Case Type | Filings FY 2025 | Share of Total | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | 145 | 48.3% | +21.8% |
| Civil | 71 | 23.7% | -4.1% |
| Family law | 36 | 12.0% | -7.7% |
| Probate | 33 | 11.0% | +22.2% |
| Mental health | 0 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Juvenile | 15 | 5.0% | +15.4% |
Probate cases grew the fastest at +22.2%, while family law cases fell the most at -7.7%.
How Does Bailey County Compare With Texas Overall?
Bailey County accounted for 0.01% of the 3,129,582 cases filed in Texas district, statutory county and constitutional county courts in FY 2025.
| Metric | Bailey County | Texas | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total filings | 300 | 3,129,582 | 0.01% of statewide filings |
| YoY change in filings | +10.3% | +1.8% | Above state |
| Filings per judicial position | ~150 | ~3,610 | 96% below state |
| Dispositions per judicial position equivalent | ~174 | ~3,472 | 95% below state |
| Criminal share of filings | 48.3% | 42.5% | 5.8 points above state |
| Civil share of filings | 23.7% | 28.9% | 5.2 points below state |
| Family law share of filings | 12.0% | 18.9% | 6.9 points below state |
Its filings grew 10.3% while statewide filings grew 1.8%. Criminal cases make up 48.3% of its filings against 42.5% statewide, and civil cases 23.7% against 28.9%.
Bailey County Crime Statistics (2025)
These are the crimes reported to the FBI in 2025 by the 2 law enforcement agencies in Bailey County that reported, added together. For the agencies with both years on file, violent crimes fell 42.9% and property crimes rose 5.7% from 2024.
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Violent crimes in Bailey County, 2025
37
Property crimes in Bailey County, 2025
114.9
Violent crime rate per 100K, Bailey County, 2025
-8.2%
Change in total reported crimes vs 2024 (49 to 45)
| Offense | 2025 | Rate per 100K | 2024 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 0 | 0.0 | ~0 | ~0.0% |
| Rape | 4 | 57.4 | ~7 | ~-42.9% |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | ~0 | ~0.0% |
| Aggravated assault | 4 | 57.4 | ~7 | ~-42.9% |
| Violent crimes total | 8 | 114.9 | ~14 | ~-42.9% |
| Burglary | 8 | 114.9 | ~7 | ~+14.3% |
| Larceny-theft | 22 | 316.0 | ~21 | ~+4.8% |
| Motor vehicle theft | 7 | 100.5 | ~7 | ~+0.0% |
| Property crimes total | 37 | 531.4 | ~35 | ~+5.7% |
Bailey County's violent crime rate of 114.9 per 100K is below the Texas rate of 346.3, and its property crime rate of 531.4 is below the state's 1,790.2.
Bailey County Courthouse Locations
Bailey County court proceedings are held at the Bailey County Courthouse. Check your notice or case paperwork to confirm the courthouse assigned to your case before you go.
| Courthouse | Address | Phone | Verified Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey County Courthouse | 300 S. 1st St., Muleshoe, TX 79347 | (806) 272-3165 | See location page |
Addresses and phone numbers come from public directory listings and may change, so confirm them with the clerk before you visit.
Which Court Handles Your Case in Bailey County?
Which court hears a case in Bailey County depends on the type of case and the court's jurisdiction, so check your paperwork for the court named.
| Court | Role |
|---|---|
| Supreme Court and Court of Criminal Appeals | Top of the state court structure |
| Courts of appeals | Intermediate appellate courts |
| District courts | General jurisdiction trial courts, grouped into judicial districts; the district clerk keeps their records |
| County courts at law and statutory county courts | County-level trial courts |
| Constitutional county courts | County-level courts |
| Justice courts | Local trial courts |
| Municipal courts | City-level courts |
Are Bailey County Court Records Public?
Yes, most Bailey County court records are public, with exceptions set by Texas law and court rules. The Texas Public Information Act (Government Code chapter 552) and court public-access rules generally make court records open.
Public records
Most case records held by the district clerk and county clerk are open to the public, subject to legal exceptions.
Restricted or confidential records
Some records are restricted by law or court order and may not be available to the public.
Online access
The statewide case search, re:SearchTX at research.txcourts.gov/CourtRecordsSearch/, is a subscription product with registration and pricing, so not every record is available online or free.
In-person access
Visit the district clerk or county clerk for the court that holds the case to view or request records.
Fees
No fee schedule is listed here. Ask the clerk what copies and searches cost.
How to Search Bailey County Court Records Online
Case information for Bailey County courts is available through statewide and county clerk portals, but coverage differs by court and case type.
- Identify your case type (criminal, traffic, civil, family, probate, or juvenile).
- Pick the official portal that covers that court and county.
- Search by party name or case number.
- Review the case details, parties, and scheduled hearings.
- Contact the clerk to request documents that are not available online.
| Case Type | Where to Search | What You'll Find | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | re:SearchTX for district-level cases, or the Bailey County District Clerk portal | Case index and status for many district court criminal cases, depending on county. | Statewide coverage of criminal cases is not guaranteed; some counties use their own system. Documents may require a fee or the clerk. |
| Traffic | The city municipal court or Bailey County Justice of the Peace Court website | Ticket status and payment options where the court offers them. | Not part of the general statewide portal; availability depends on the court. |
| Civil | re:SearchTX or the Bailey County District or County Clerk portal | Civil case index, parties, and docket entries for participating courts. | Some documents require registration, a fee, or a request to the clerk. |
| Small claims | Bailey County Justice of the Peace Court | Contact the court for case status and filings. | Small claims are not generally searchable in the statewide portal. |
| Family law | re:SearchTX or the Bailey County District Clerk | Family case index and status where available. | Sealed, confidential, and protected records are not public online. |
| Probate | re:SearchTX or the Bailey County Clerk | Probate case index and filing information where available. | Document access varies; request copies from the clerk if not online. |
| Juvenile | Bailey County Juvenile Probation Department or District Clerk | Juvenile matters are generally confidential. | Juvenile records are not available through public online search. |
How to Pay Fines & Citations in Bailey County
No statewide online fine payment option is listed here, so payment methods depend on the court named on your citation.
Contact the district or county clerk, or the court named on your citation, to confirm the payment methods it accepts.
Parking tickets are generally handled by the agency that issued the ticket, not the court, so check the ticket for instructions.
Bailey County Court Records FAQ
How do I search Bailey County court records?
Use the statewide search re:SearchTX at research.txcourts.gov, a subscription product, or contact the clerk for the court that holds the case.
Are Bailey County court records public?
Generally yes under Texas law, but some records are restricted by law or court order.
How do I find a criminal case?
Search by name in re:SearchTX, or contact the district clerk with the defendant's name and approximate dates.
How do I find a court date?
Check your citation or notice, or contact the clerk for the court that handles the case.
How do I pay a traffic ticket?
No statewide online payment option is listed here, so contact the court named on your citation for the payment methods it accepts.
How many cases are filed in Bailey County court each year?
District courts added 143 total cases in FY 2024 (September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024).
What is the most common type of case?
The published figures combine civil, family, juvenile, and criminal district court cases, so no case-type breakdown is available here.
Is crime rising or falling in the latest year?
County crime counts are not available here. Statewide, reported violent crimes fell 11.3% to 109,812 in 2025 from 123,736 in 2024, and property crimes fell 11.6% to 570,196 from 644,662, as reported to the FBI. These are Texas statewide figures, and reporting coverage changed between years.
Courts in the County
Bailey County District CourtMore Info
| Address: | 300 S 1st St., Muleshoe, TX, 79347 |
| Phone Number: | 806-272-3165 |
| Fax: | 806-272-3124 |
| Website: | http://www.co.bailey.tx.us/page/bailey.district.clerk |
Useful Links
- Bailey County, Texas Official Website - Official site providing resources and information about county offices including court services and public records.
- Texas Courts Online - Comprehensive resource for all Texas courts, including links to court rules, forms, and recent court case decisions.
- Texas Department of Public Safety - Offers public records including criminal history information, driving records, and other law enforcement data.
- Texas State Law Library - Access to digital legal resources, court opinions, and research databases including guides on understanding Texas law.
- Case Search - Texas Courts - Tool for searching case information from most of the state courts including appellate and district cases.
- Texas Attorney General's Office - Giving access to legal opinions, public information, and resources for legal matters in Texas.
- Texas Indigent Defense Commission - Provides resources and support for public defenders, ensuring representation for indigent defendants across Texas.
- Texas Workforce Commission - Offers information on unemployment benefits and employment-related legal resources and services.
- Texas Legal Services Center - Non-profit providing free legal services and resources for those who qualify, promoting justice across Texas.
- Texas Constitution and Statutes - Complete database of Texas laws including civil, criminal, and probate codes for legal research and understanding.
- State Bar of Texas - Professional association providing resources, legal information, and lawyer referrals for Texas residents.
- Texas Bar Foundation - Supports charitable programs related to law and justice and provides grants for legal services projects in Texas.
- Texas Association of Counties - Provides general information related to county government including court services and organizational resources.
- Texas Bailiffs’ Office - Information on court security, bailiffs’ duties, and procedures related to courtroom operations in Texas.
- Directory - State Bar of Texas - Searchable directory of lawyers licensed in Texas by name, firm, or location for legal assistance.
- Self-Help Information - Texas - Provides guidance and assistance on court processes and legal forms for self-represented litigants in Texas.
- Courthouse News Service - Texas - News service offering coverage of court opinions, filings, and legal updates from around Texas.
- Tarrant County Courts - Example of a nearby county providing online resources for court records, dockets, and legal services.
- TCEQ - Texas Commission on Environmental Quality - State agency providing resources related to environmental laws and regulations affecting legal cases in Texas.
- Texas Public Law - Comprehensive legal resource with access to Texas statutes, codes, and legal information for public use.
Table of Contents
- Bailey County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Bailey County Court Records
- Bailey County Court Statistics (FY 2025)
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Bailey County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Bailey County?
- How Does Bailey County Compare With Texas Overall?
- Bailey County Crime Statistics (2025)
- Bailey County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Bailey County?
- Are Bailey County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Bailey County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Bailey County
- Bailey County Court Records FAQ
- Courts in the County
- Useful Links