Midland County, Texas court records are accessible through several channels. MidlandTXCourt.us allows you to search for public information about court cases in the county. Additionally, records can be found through official state court portals, the offices of county and district court clerks, as well as through public terminals installed directly in court buildings. Below is a detailed overview of the court system, hearing calendars, procedures for obtaining documents, and applicable fees.
Midland Court System & Jurisdictions
The Midland County has an extensive court system, each handling specific categories of cases. Understanding the jurisdictions will help determine where to look for the required court record.
- District Courts (142nd and 385th) — handle serious criminal cases (felonies), civil lawsuits with a dispute amount over $200,000, divorce and custody cases, as well as land disputes.
- County Court-at-Law — misdemeanors (mid-level offenses), civil lawsuits with smaller amounts, appeals from justice courts, and some probate cases (probate — the legal process of administering the estate of a deceased person).
- Justice of the Peace Courts (Precincts 1–4) — small claims up to $20,000, eviction cases, traffic violations, and issuance of search warrants.
- Municipal Court (City of Midland) — violations of city ordinances and traffic fines within the city limits.
Child protection cases in the county are handled by the Child Protection Court of the Permian Basin. Appeals from local courts go to the Eleventh Court of Appeals in Eastland, which has intermediate appellate jurisdiction for 28 Texas counties.
Federal cases — bankruptcy, violations of federal law — are handled by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, Midland Division, located at:
Midland Court Calendar & Upcoming Hearings
To find out which hearings are scheduled for today, tomorrow, or during the week, use several resources.
- Texas Office of Court Administration — through the Ad-Hoc Search tool, you can select the type of court (District, Constitutional County, Justice of the Peace) and Midland County to view court activity reports.
- Child Protection Court Schedules — available on the Permian Basin docket page, where hearing dates for child protection cases are published.
- Federal Court — the Midland Division hearing calendar is published on the Western District of Texas website, and bankruptcy cases are available on the U.S. Bankruptcy Court portal via the PACER system.
- In-person visit — the current schedule is always posted on information boards in the Midland County Courthouse (500 N. Loraine St.). The court clerk can also provide the date and time of a hearing by case number over the phone.
If you are a party to a case, it is recommended to check the schedule the day before the hearing — judges sometimes reschedule hearings without prior mail notification.
How to Get a Copy of a Midland Court Document
Court document copies come in two types: ordinary (uncertified) — for review, and certified — with the clerk's seal, suitable for submission to other authorities. Here's how to obtain them.
Online
The Official Record Search of Midland County portal allows for quick or advanced searches among official records, including real estate documents and court judgments. For state-level criminal history, use the Criminal History Name Search by Texas DPS.
In-person
Visit the District Clerk or County Clerk's office in the courthouse:
Bring identification and know the case number or full name of the party. The clerk will issue a copy on the spot; certification usually takes a few minutes.
By mail
Send a written request specifying:
- the full name of the party in the case;
- the case number (if known);
- the type of document needed;
- a check or money order for the appropriate fee;
- a self-addressed stamped envelope.
The mailing address is the same as for in-person visits (Midland County Courthouse, 500 N. Loraine Street, Midland, TX 79701). Indicate if a certified copy is needed.
Access Restrictions
Some records are not public: juvenile cases, sealed or expunged records, and certain family cases. Chapter 55 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure governs the expungement of arrest records and criminal history — if a record was expunged, it will not be released.
Midland Court Records Fees & Payment
Fees for copies and document searches in Texas are set according to the Local Government Code, Chapter 118, and may be adjusted by specific court administrative orders. Below is an approximate fee table relevant for most Texas county clerks — exact amounts should be confirmed directly with the Midland County court clerk.
| Service | Approximate Cost |
|---|---|
| Registry search (by name) | $5.00 |
| Ordinary copy (per page) | $1.00 |
| Certified copy (first page) | $5.00 |
| Certified copy (each additional page) | $1.00 |
| Criminal history search via Texas DPS (online) | $3.00 |
Payment Methods: in most cases, the office accepts cash, checks, money orders, and credit and debit cards (a card payment may incur an additional fee). For mail requests — only a check or money order payable to "Midland County District Clerk."
If you are looking for information about inmates in the county jail, the Midland County Sheriff's Office inmate search is free. To check the status of state-level offenders, use the Offender Search by TDCJ — also free of charge.