New Braunfels Felony Records
New Braunfels felony records are maintained primarily by the Comal County District Clerk at 150 N. Seguin Ave. in New Braunfels. As the county seat of Comal County, New Braunfels houses the district courts where most felony cases from the city get filed. A small portion of New Braunfels extends into Guadalupe County, so cases arising in that part of the city go to the Guadalupe County District Clerk in Seguin. Search records free through the statewide re:SearchTX portal or by contacting the District Clerk directly.
New Braunfels Overview
Comal County District Clerk
The Comal County District Clerk is right in New Braunfels, which makes it easy to access records in person. This office keeps all felony case files for Comal County, including indictments, plea agreements, judgments, and sentencing orders. Every step of a felony case from first appearance through final disposition creates records that end up with the District Clerk.
Because New Braunfels is the county seat, the district courts are in the city itself. That means you do not need to travel to another town to reach the courthouse. The Comal County Courthouse is on N. Seguin Ave. in the downtown area and is accessible during business hours on weekdays.
| Office | Comal County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 150 N. Seguin Ave. New Braunfels, TX 78130 |
| Phone | (830) 221-1360 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Note: New Braunfels also extends into Guadalupe County. If you are looking for a case from the eastern side of the city, you may need to check with the Guadalupe County District Clerk in Seguin as well. When in doubt, try the re:SearchTX statewide portal first and it will show you which county court holds the case.
How to Search New Braunfels Felony Records
The re:SearchTX statewide portal is a good first step. It is free and covers all Texas district courts. Enter a name or cause number to see matching felony cases from Comal County and Guadalupe County. The results show party names, cause numbers, charges, the assigned court, and current case status. This lets you confirm which county court has the case before you make a trip.
You can also contact the Comal County District Clerk at (830) 221-1360 to search by phone or to set up an in-person visit. In-person searches are available any weekday during business hours. Staff can look up cases by name or cause number and tell you what documents are in the file. Certified copies are available for a fee, and plain copies cost less.
For Texas state prison inmates, use the TDCJ Offender Search. For official criminal background check reports, contact the Texas DPS Crime Records Service, which maintains the statewide criminal history database.
New Braunfels Police Department Records is at 550 Landa St., New Braunfels, TX 78130, phone (830) 221-4100. The New Braunfels Municipal Court at 1481 S. Seguin Ave., phone (830) 221-4120, handles Class C misdemeanors. Felony charges go to the Comal County district court at the courthouse on N. Seguin Ave.
Comal County Records
The Comal County website provides access to district clerk and court information for New Braunfels felony records. The screenshot below shows the county's public portal.
The Comal County website at co.comal.tx.us links to district clerk resources and court records for New Braunfels felony cases.
New Braunfels Felony Records Resources
Below are the key resources for looking up felony records connected to New Braunfels. Some records come from the city; others come from the county courthouse.
- re:SearchTX - Free statewide court records portal, covers Comal and Guadalupe County cases
- TDCJ Offender Search - Find Texas state prison and parole offenders
- Texas DPS Crime Records - State-level criminal history database and reports
- New Braunfels Police Department - City incident reports and arrest records
- Comal County Website - District clerk and court information
Felony court records in Texas are generally public under the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and Government Code Chapter 552. If you submit a public information request and the agency does not respond within 10 business days, they must explain the delay or provide the records. Sealed records and juvenile records are exceptions to public access.
Comal County Felony Records
New Braunfels is the county seat of Comal County. Most felony cases from the city go through the Comal County district courts. Visit the Comal County page for full courthouse details and search resources.