Fort Bend County, TX Courts and Public Records
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Trial-level cases in Fort Bend County are heard in Texas district courts and the other trial courts of the state. The district clerk keeps district court records, and the county clerk keeps county court records.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Records Kept By | District clerk (district court records); county clerk (county court records) |
| Statewide Court Website | TXCourts.org |
| Statewide Case Search | re:SearchTX (subscription service with registration and pricing) |
| Latest Caseload Published | District courts, FY 2024 (September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024): 18,039 total cases added |
How to Search Fort Bend County Court Records
Have the full name, the case number if you know it, and approximate dates ready before you search Fort Bend County court records.
Online
Go to re:SearchTX, the statewide search that requires registration and pricing.
Search statewide records once your account is active.
Review the pricing terms before you run a search.
Best for: Paid statewide record lookups
In Person
Go to the district clerk or county clerk at the county courthouse.
Bring the case number and party names if you have them.
Ask the clerk which office holds the court type you need.
Best for: Records and copies not available online
By Phone
Call the district clerk or county clerk to confirm which office holds your case.
Ask what records the clerk can provide by phone.
Confirm current clerk contact details through the official Texas courts website before calling.
Best for: Confirming a case's court and records
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
Fort Bend County Court Statistics (FY 2025)
Fort Bend County's district, statutory county and constitutional county courts added 28,855 cases in FY 2025, including probate, guardianship and mental health filings. The courts disposed of 27,693 cases, and total filings rose 7.0% from FY 2024.
28,855
Total cases added in FY 2025
27,693
Total cases disposed in FY 2025
~1,803
Filings per judicial position (~16 positions)
+7.0%
Change in total filings vs FY 2024 (26,959 to 28,855)
| Metric | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Filings | 28,855 | 26,959 | +7.0% |
| Total Dispositions | 27,693 | 24,843 | +11.5% |
| Criminal Filings | 6,463 | 6,081 | +6.3% |
| Civil Filings | 11,766 | 9,873 | +19.2% |
| Family Law Filings | 7,170 | 7,611 | -5.8% |
| Probate Filings | 1,507 | 1,622 | -7.1% |
| Mental Health Filings | 1,562 | 1,401 | +11.5% |
| Juvenile Filings | 387 | 371 | +4.3% |
| Authorized Judicial Positions | ~16 | ~16 | ~0.0% |
Civil filings drove the change in FY 2025, rising by 1,893 cases.
How Have Court Filings Changed in Fort Bend County?
This table shows Fort Bend 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 | 28,855 | 27,693 | +7.0% |
| FY 2024 | 26,959 | 24,843 | +6.5% |
| FY 2023 | 25,315 | 24,141 | +5.3% |
| FY 2022 | 24,051 | 23,719 | -4.6% |
| FY 2021 | 25,205 | 21,522 | -0.1% |
Total filings rose 14.5% between FY 2021 and FY 2025, from 25,205 to 28,855. The largest annual change was +7.0% in FY 2025. The latest change of +7.0% was led by civil filings, which rose by 1,893 cases.
What Types of Cases Are Filed in Fort Bend County?
Civil cases are the largest category in Fort Bend County, at 40.8% of filings in FY 2025.
| Case Type | Filings FY 2025 | Share of Total | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | 6,463 | 22.4% | +6.3% |
| Civil | 11,766 | 40.8% | +19.2% |
| Family law | 7,170 | 24.8% | -5.8% |
| Probate | 1,507 | 5.2% | -7.1% |
| Mental health | 1,562 | 5.4% | +11.5% |
| Juvenile | 387 | 1.3% | +4.3% |
Civil cases grew the fastest at +19.2%, while probate cases fell the most at -7.1%.
How Does Fort Bend County Compare With Texas Overall?
Fort Bend County accounted for 0.92% of the 3,129,582 cases filed in Texas district, statutory county and constitutional county courts in FY 2025.
| Metric | Fort Bend County | Texas | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total filings | 28,855 | 3,129,582 | 0.92% of statewide filings |
| YoY change in filings | +7.0% | +1.8% | Above state |
| Filings per judicial position | ~1,803 | ~3,610 | 50% below state |
| Dispositions per judicial position equivalent | ~1,731 | ~3,472 | 50% below state |
| Criminal share of filings | 22.4% | 42.5% | 20.1 points below state |
| Civil share of filings | 40.8% | 28.9% | 11.9 points above state |
| Family law share of filings | 24.8% | 18.9% | 5.9 points above state |
Its filings grew 7.0% while statewide filings grew 1.8%. Criminal cases make up 22.4% of its filings against 42.5% statewide, and civil cases 40.8% against 28.9%.
Fort Bend County Crime Statistics (2025)
These are the crimes reported to the FBI in 2025 by the 18 law enforcement agencies in Fort Bend County that reported, added together. For the agencies with both years on file, violent crimes fell 2.9% and property crimes fell 10.6% from 2024.
1,260
Violent crimes in Fort Bend County, 2025
8,534
Property crimes in Fort Bend County, 2025
129.2
Violent crime rate per 100K, Fort Bend County, 2025
-9.7%
Change in total reported crimes vs 2024 (10,553 to 9,528)
| Offense | 2025 | Rate per 100K | 2024 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 13 | 1.3 | ~13 | ~+0.0% |
| Rape | 220 | 22.6 | ~226 | ~-2.7% |
| Robbery | 188 | 19.3 | ~194 | ~-3.1% |
| Aggravated assault | 839 | 86.0 | ~864 | ~-2.9% |
| Violent crimes total | 1,260 | 129.2 | ~1,297 | ~-2.9% |
| Burglary | 1,088 | 111.6 | ~1,217 | ~-10.6% |
| Larceny-theft | 6,733 | 690.4 | ~7,533 | ~-10.6% |
| Motor vehicle theft | 713 | 73.1 | ~798 | ~-10.7% |
| Property crimes total | 8,534 | 875.1 | ~9,548 | ~-10.6% |
Fort Bend County's violent crime rate of 129.2 per 100K is below the Texas rate of 346.3, and its property crime rate of 875.1 is below the state's 1,790.2.
Fort Bend County Courthouse Locations
Fort Bend County court proceedings are held at the Fort Bend County Clerk. Check your notice or case paperwork to confirm the courthouse assigned to your case before you go.
| Courthouse | Address | Phone | Verified Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Bend County Clerk | 301 Jackson Street, Suite 101, Richmond, TX 77469 | (281) 341-8685 | 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 Fort Bend County?
Cases in Fort Bend 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 | Fort Bend 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 Fort Bend 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 | Fort Bend County District Court | Felony cases are tried in district court after grand jury indictment. |
| DUI | County Court of Fort Bend County or County Court at Law | DWI misdemeanors are usually heard here; felony DWI goes to district court. |
| Domestic violence | County Court of Fort Bend 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 Fort Bend 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 | Fort Bend County Justice of the Peace Court | Justice courts hear small claims cases within their dollar limit. |
| Eviction | Fort Bend County Justice of the Peace Court | Eviction suits are filed in the justice court for the precinct where the property is located. |
| Divorce | Fort Bend County District Court | Family matters are heard in district court, sometimes a dedicated family district court. |
| Child custody or support | Fort Bend County District Court | The Attorney General's Child Support Division may also be involved in support cases. |
| Probate or estate | County Court of Fort Bend County or Probate Court | Estates are handled by the county court, a statutory probate court, or a county court at law. |
| Juvenile case | Fort Bend 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 Fort Bend County | Appeals from trial courts go to the intermediate Court of Appeals; federal matters go to the U.S. District Court. |
Are Fort Bend County Court Records Public?
Yes, most Fort Bend County court records are open to the public under the Texas Public Information Act (Gov't Code ch. 552) and court public-access rules, with exceptions for records made confidential or sealed.
Public records
Most case files are open to the public, though access depends on the court and the type of record.
Restricted or confidential records
Records that a law or a court order makes confidential or sealed are not open to the public.
Online access
re:SearchTX is a statewide subscription search with registration and pricing. TXCourts.org is the official Texas courts website. Not every document is available online.
In-person access
Visit the district clerk or county clerk's office to view or request records in person.
How to Search Fort Bend County Court Records Online
Case information for Fort Bend 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 Fort Bend 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 Fort Bend 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 Fort Bend 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 | Fort Bend 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 Fort Bend County District Clerk | Family case index and status where available. | Sealed, confidential, and protected records are not public online. |
| Probate | re:SearchTX or the Fort Bend County Clerk | Probate case index and filing information where available. | Document access varies; request copies from the clerk if not online. |
| Juvenile | Fort Bend 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 Fort Bend County
Fines and citations from Fort Bend County are paid through the court named on your citation or case paperwork, so contact that office to learn which payment methods it accepts.
No statewide online fine payment option is listed on this page.
Fort Bend County Court Records FAQ
How do I search Fort Bend County court records?
Use re:SearchTX, the statewide subscription search, or search by name on TXCourts.org, then confirm results with the clerk.
Are Fort Bend County court records public?
Yes, most are open under the Texas Public Information Act and court public-access rules, though sealed or confidential records are restricted.
How do I find a criminal case?
Search by name on TXCourts.org or re:SearchTX, then contact the district clerk or county clerk to confirm which office holds the case.
How do I find a court date?
Check your citation or notice for the date, or call the district clerk or county clerk to confirm the scheduled date for your case.
How do I pay a traffic ticket?
Contact the court named on your citation to learn which payment methods it accepts. No statewide online payment option is listed here.
How many cases are filed in Fort Bend County each year?
Fort Bend County district courts had 18,039 cases added in FY 2024 (September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024), the only fiscal year published here.
What is the most common type of case?
The FY 2024 county figures combine all district case types into one total of 18,039 cases added, so the most common type cannot be identified from 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
Fort Bend County District CourtMore Info
| Address: | 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle, Richmond, TX, 77469 |
| Phone Number: | 281-341-4509 |
| Fax: | 281-341-4519 |
| Website: | https://www.fortbendcountytx.gov/government/departments/administration-of-justice/district-courts |
Sugar Land Municipal CourtMore Info
| Address: | 1200 Highway 6 S., Sugar Land, TX, 77487 |
| Phone Number: | (281) 275-2560 |
| Fax: | (281) 275-2648 |
| Website: | https://www.sugarlandtx.gov/175/Municipal-Court |
Missouri City Municipal CourtMore Info
| Address: | 3845 Cartwright Rd., Missouri City, TX, 77489 |
| Phone Number: | (281) 403-8669 |
| Fax: | (281) 403-8987 |
| Website: | https://www.missouricitytx.gov/108/About-Municipal-Court |
Rosenberg Municipal CourtMore Info
| Address: | 2110 4th Street, Rosenberg, TX, 77471 |
| Phone Number: | (832) 595-3450 |
| Fax: | (832) 595-3451 |
| Website: | https://www.rosenbergtx.gov/192/Municipal-Court |
Stafford Municipal CourtMore Info
| Address: | 2602 South Main St. , Stafford, TX, 77477 |
| Phone Number: | (281) 261-3930 |
| Fax: | (281) 261-3935 |
| Website: | https://www.staffordtx.gov/departments/municipal-court/home.html |
Useful Links
- Fort Bend County, TX - Courts - Access information about various courts in Fort Bend County, including District, County, and Justice Courts.
- Fort Bend County Justice of the Peace Courts - Find resources and contact information for Justice of the Peace Courts in Fort Bend County, handling minor cases.
- Fort Bend County District Clerk - Learn about district court records, jury services, passport services and payments through the District Clerk's office.
- Fort Bend County Clerk - Obtain vital records, court records, and county services provided by the Fort Bend County Clerk's Office.
- Fort Bend County Public Records Search - A searchable database for public records in Fort Bend County including court, property, and official records.
- Fort Bend County Courts at Law - Information about the roles, services, and contact details of Courts at Law in Fort Bend County.
- Texas Judicial Branch - Comprehensive resource covering the structure, resources, and functions of the Texas state courts.
- Office of the Attorney General of Texas - Explore legal resources, child support services, and crime victim support from the Texas Attorney General's office.
- TexasCourtHelp.org - Free legal information and resources for individuals navigating the Texas court system, supported by Texas Legal Services Center.
- State Bar of Texas - Find a Lawyer - Use this tool to find a licensed attorney in Texas for legal assistance specific to your needs.
- Fort Bend County Juvenile Probation - Services and contact details for juvenile probation services in Fort Bend County, aiding rehabilitation and community safety.
- Fort Bend County Constables - Information on the role, services, and districts covered by the constables of Fort Bend County.
- Lawyer Referral Service - State Bar of Texas - Connects you with legal services including lawyer referral and information services across the state of Texas.
- Texas Court Rules and Standards - Access official court rules and standards governing procedures and operations in Texas courts.
- Texas Legal Forms - Texas State Law Library - A collection of free legal forms for use in Texas, including court forms and templates for legal processes.
- Texas Capitol Complex Court Facilities - Information on state court facilities at the Texas Capitol complex, including historical and operational details.
- Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office - Resources for law enforcement services, public safety updates, and departmental information from the Sheriff's Office.
- TexasLawHelp.org - Free and reliable legal information and self-help resources for non-criminal legal matters in Texas.
- Fort Bend County Bar Association - Professional resource network for attorneys in Fort Bend County offering events, continuing education, and networking opportunities.
- Fort Bend County Crime Stoppers - Community-based crime prevention program offering reporting tools, tips, and resources to increase public safety.
Table of Contents
- Fort Bend County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Fort Bend County Court Records
- Fort Bend County Court Statistics (FY 2025)
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Fort Bend County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Fort Bend County?
- How Does Fort Bend County Compare With Texas Overall?
- Fort Bend County Crime Statistics (2025)
- Fort Bend County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Fort Bend County?
- Are Fort Bend County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Fort Bend County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Fort Bend County
- Fort Bend County Court Records FAQ
- Courts in the County
- Useful Links