Brooks County, TX Courts and Public Records
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The Brooks County district courts hear civil, family, juvenile and criminal cases, and the district clerk keeps their records. County court records are kept by the county clerk.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Court Name | Brooks County district courts |
| Records Kept By | District clerk (district court records) and county clerk (county court records) |
| Handles | Civil, family, juvenile and criminal cases in the district courts |
| Online Case Search | re:SearchTX (statewide; subscription service with registration) |
| Statewide Court Website | TXCourts.org |
| Pay Traffic Tickets Online | No statewide online payment option is listed; contact the court named on your citation |
How to Search Brooks County Court Records
Have the person's full name, the case number if you know it, and the approximate dates ready before you search. Brooks County records are kept by the district clerk and the county clerk.
Online
Go to re:SearchTX to search statewide court records.
Check registration and pricing before you search.
Best for: Finding statewide records by name
In Person
Go to the district clerk or county clerk office for the county.
Confirm the office address through TXCourts.org before you visit.
Bring the case number and party names if you have them.
Best for: Records and copies not available online
Contact the Clerk
Go to TXCourts.org to find the district or county clerk contact details.
Ask the clerk which office holds the case type you need.
Confirm what the clerk needs before you send a request.
Best for: Requests you cannot make in person
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
Brooks County Court Statistics (FY 2025)
Brooks County's district, statutory county and constitutional county courts added 787 cases in FY 2025, including probate, guardianship and mental health filings. The courts disposed of 523 cases, and total filings rose 7.2% from FY 2024.
787
Total cases added in FY 2025
523
Total cases disposed in FY 2025
~787
Filings per judicial position (~1 positions)
+7.2%
Change in total filings vs FY 2024 (734 to 787)
| Metric | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Filings | 787 | 734 | +7.2% |
| Total Dispositions | 523 | 531 | -1.5% |
| Criminal Filings | 448 | 426 | +5.2% |
| Civil Filings | 262 | 207 | +26.6% |
| Family Law Filings | 49 | 68 | -27.9% |
| Probate Filings | 12 | 14 | -14.3% |
| Mental Health Filings | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Juvenile Filings | 16 | 19 | -15.8% |
| Authorized Judicial Positions | ~1 | ~1 | ~0.0% |
Civil filings drove the change in FY 2025, rising by 55 cases.
How Have Court Filings Changed in Brooks County?
This table shows Brooks 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 | 787 | 523 | +7.2% |
| FY 2024 | 734 | 531 | -5.9% |
| FY 2023 | 780 | 582 | +37.1% |
| FY 2022 | 569 | 553 | -2.6% |
| FY 2021 | 584 | 330 | +7.6% |
Total filings rose 34.8% between FY 2021 and FY 2025, from 584 to 787. The largest annual change was +37.1% in FY 2023. The latest change of +7.2% was led by civil filings, which rose by 55 cases.
What Types of Cases Are Filed in Brooks County?
Criminal cases are the largest category in Brooks County, at 56.9% of filings in FY 2025.
| Case Type | Filings FY 2025 | Share of Total | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | 448 | 56.9% | +5.2% |
| Civil | 262 | 33.3% | +26.6% |
| Family law | 49 | 6.2% | -27.9% |
| Probate | 12 | 1.5% | -14.3% |
| Mental health | 0 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Juvenile | 16 | 2.0% | -15.8% |
Civil cases grew the fastest at +26.6%, while family law cases fell the most at -27.9%.
How Does Brooks County Compare With Texas Overall?
Brooks County accounted for 0.03% of the 3,129,582 cases filed in Texas district, statutory county and constitutional county courts in FY 2025.
| Metric | Brooks County | Texas | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total filings | 787 | 3,129,582 | 0.03% of statewide filings |
| YoY change in filings | +7.2% | +1.8% | Above state |
| Filings per judicial position | ~787 | ~3,610 | 78% below state |
| Dispositions per judicial position equivalent | ~523 | ~3,472 | 85% below state |
| Criminal share of filings | 56.9% | 42.5% | 14.4 points above state |
| Civil share of filings | 33.3% | 28.9% | 4.4 points above state |
| Family law share of filings | 6.2% | 18.9% | 12.7 points below state |
Its filings grew 7.2% while statewide filings grew 1.8%. Criminal cases make up 56.9% of its filings against 42.5% statewide, and civil cases 33.3% against 28.9%.
Brooks County Crime Statistics (2025)
These are the crimes reported to the FBI in 2025 by the 2 law enforcement agencies in Brooks County that reported, added together. For the agencies with both years on file, violent crimes fell 14.3% and property crimes fell 25.6% from 2024.
18
Violent crimes in Brooks County, 2025
29
Property crimes in Brooks County, 2025
273.6
Violent crime rate per 100K, Brooks County, 2025
-21.7%
Change in total reported crimes vs 2024 (60 to 47)
| Offense | 2025 | Rate per 100K | 2024 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 0 | 0.0 | ~0 | ~0.0% |
| Rape | 2 | 30.4 | ~2 | ~+0.0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 15.2 | ~1 | ~+0.0% |
| Aggravated assault | 15 | 228.0 | ~18 | ~-16.7% |
| Violent crimes total | 18 | 273.6 | ~21 | ~-14.3% |
| Burglary | 11 | 167.2 | ~15 | ~-26.7% |
| Larceny-theft | 14 | 212.8 | ~19 | ~-26.3% |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 60.8 | ~5 | ~-20.0% |
| Property crimes total | 29 | 440.8 | ~39 | ~-25.6% |
Brooks County's violent crime rate of 273.6 per 100K is below the Texas rate of 346.3, and its property crime rate of 440.8 is below the state's 1,790.2.
Brooks County Courthouse Locations
Brooks County court proceedings are held at the Brooks County Courthouse. Check your notice or case paperwork to confirm the courthouse assigned to your case before you go.
| Courthouse | Address | Phone | Verified Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks County Courthouse | 100 E. Miller St., Falfurrias, TX 78355 | (361) 325-5604 | 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 Brooks County?
Cases in Brooks County, Texas are heard by justice courts, municipal courts, the county court or a county court at law, and the district court, depending on the type of case.
| Your Situation | Go To | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic ticket | Brooks County Justice of the Peace Court or the city municipal court | Fine-only traffic offenses go to a justice or municipal court, depending on where the ticket was issued. |
| Parking ticket | City municipal court or the city or agency that issued the ticket | Parking citations are handled by the issuing city or agency. |
| Misdemeanor | County Court of Brooks County or County Court at Law | Class A and B misdemeanors are heard here; Class C fine-only offenses go to justice or municipal court. |
| Felony | Brooks County District Court | Felony cases are tried in district court after grand jury indictment. |
| DUI | County Court of Brooks County or County Court at Law | DWI misdemeanors are usually heard here; felony DWI goes to district court. |
| Domestic violence | County Court of Brooks County or County Court at Law, or District Court | Charges are heard as misdemeanors or felonies; protective orders are handled by district or county courts at law. |
| Civil lawsuit | County Court of Brooks County at Law or District Court | The court depends on the amount in dispute; federal claims go to the U.S. District Court. |
| Small claims | Brooks County Justice of the Peace Court | Justice courts hear small claims cases within their dollar limit. |
| Eviction | Brooks County Justice of the Peace Court | Eviction suits are filed in the justice court for the precinct where the property is located. |
| Divorce | Brooks County District Court | Family matters are heard in district court, sometimes a dedicated family district court. |
| Child custody or support | Brooks County District Court | The Attorney General's Child Support Division may also be involved in support cases. |
| Probate or estate | County Court of Brooks County or Probate Court | Estates are handled by the county court, a statutory probate court, or a county court at law. |
| Juvenile case | Brooks County Juvenile Board and County or District Court | Juvenile matters are handled by the juvenile court designated for the county. |
| Appeal | Court of Appeals for the district covering Brooks County | Appeals from trial courts go to the intermediate Court of Appeals; federal matters go to the U.S. District Court. |
Are Brooks County Court Records Public?
Yes, most court records for Brooks County are open to the public, with exceptions set by law or court order.
Public records
Court records are generally open to the public under the Texas Public Information Act (Government Code chapter 552) and court public-access rules.
Restricted or confidential records
Some court records are restricted by law or court order and are not available through public search.
Online access
Search statewide records at re:SearchTX. It is a subscription service that requires registration and has pricing.
In-person access
Visit the district clerk or county clerk for Brooks County to view or request records. Confirm the office address through TXCourts.org first.
How to Search Brooks County Court Records Online
Case information for Brooks 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 Brooks 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 Brooks 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 Brooks 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 | Brooks 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 Brooks County District Clerk | Family case index and status where available. | Sealed, confidential, and protected records are not public online. |
| Probate | re:SearchTX or the Brooks County Clerk | Probate case index and filing information where available. | Document access varies; request copies from the clerk if not online. |
| Juvenile | Brooks 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 Brooks County
Pay fines and citations through the court or clerk named on your citation, since no statewide online payment option is listed here.
- Contact the court on your citation: Use the phone number or address on your paperwork to ask about payment options.
- Contact the clerk: Find the district or county clerk contact details at TXCourts.org and ask which payment methods are accepted.
Check your citation to see which agency issued a parking ticket and how to pay it.
Brooks County Court Records FAQ
How do I search Brooks County court records?
Use re:SearchTX for a statewide search, which is a subscription service, or contact the district clerk or county clerk for Brooks County.
Are Brooks County court records public?
Yes, most are, under the Texas Public Information Act and court public-access rules, but some records are restricted by law or court order.
How do I find a criminal case?
Search by name or case number in re:SearchTX, or contact the district clerk, which keeps district court records.
How do I find a court date?
Check your citation, notice or paperwork for the court date, and confirm it with the clerk.
How do I pay a traffic ticket?
This page lists no statewide online payment option, so contact the court named on your citation.
How many cases are filed in Brooks County each year?
Brooks County district courts added 386 total cases in FY2024, from September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024.
What is the most common type of case?
Case counts by type are not published for Brooks County in this data.
Is crime in Texas rising or falling?
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
Brooks County District CourtMore Info
| Address: | 100 E. Miller, Falfurrias, TX, 78355 |
| Phone Number: | 361-325-5604 x183 |
| Fax: | 512-895-9732 |
| Website: | http://www.co.brooks.tx.us/page/brooks.district.clerk |
Useful Links
- Brooks County District Clerk - Access court records, legal filings, and District Court services specific to Brooks County, ensuring transparency and ease of access.
- Brooks County Clerk - Offers information on public records, marriage licenses, and official documents necessary for court-related activities in Brooks County.
- Office of Court Administration - Texas Judicial Branch - Provides comprehensive resources about Texas courts, including statistics, reports, and administrative support for the judicial system.
- Judicial Data - Texas Judicial Branch - Access statewide court statistics and records, offering valuable data for understanding the Texas judicial system's operations.
- Court Records Information from the State Law Library - Find guidance on accessing Texas court records, including where to find physical and online legal documents and resources.
- Programs & Services - Texas Judicial Branch - Discover a variety of court-related programs, legal aid services, and support initiatives available throughout Texas for accessible justice.
- Rules & Forms - Texas Judicial Branch - Explore official Texas court rules and standardized forms necessary for legal proceedings and submissions across the state.
- Media Resources - Texas Judicial Branch - Access latest announcements, press releases, and official news from the Texas Judicial Branch, offering timely updates and information.
- Judicial Directory - Texas Judicial Branch - Locate contact information and directories for judges and court personnel across Texas, facilitating communication with judicial authorities.
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- Texas Law Help - Offers free and reliable legal information and resources for people representing themselves in civil legal matters across Texas.
- Legal Services Corporation (LSC) - A non-profit organization dedicated to providing free legal aid and resources to low-income individuals in need across the United States.
- National Association of Counties - Texas - Offers comprehensive data and statistical information for counties in Texas, supporting local governance and community services.
- National Center for State Courts (NCSC) - Provides guidance, research, and education to improve and facilitate the administration of justice in state courts.
- Texas Legislature Online - Access Texas legislative information, session schedules, and bill tracking, essential for understanding state laws and statutes.
- The Portal to Texas History - Explore Texas historical documents and archival materials, including court records, that provide insight into the state's legal history.
- Texas Supreme Court Historical Society - Dedicated to preserving Texas' judicial heritage, providing information and resources on the state's Supreme Court's history.
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Table of Contents
- Brooks County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Brooks County Court Records
- Brooks County Court Statistics (FY 2025)
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Brooks County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Brooks County?
- How Does Brooks County Compare With Texas Overall?
- Brooks County Crime Statistics (2025)
- Brooks County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Brooks County?
- Are Brooks County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Brooks County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Brooks County
- Brooks County Court Records FAQ
- Courts in the County
- Useful Links