Aransas County Felony Records Search
Aransas County felony records are filed with the District Clerk's Office in Rockport and are handled by the 36th, 156th, and 343rd District Courts. Use this page to learn how to find, request, and access criminal case records in Aransas County.
Aransas County Overview
Aransas County District Clerk
The Aransas County District Clerk is Zach Westlake. The office has temporarily relocated to 2718 Highway 35 N, Rockport, TX 78382-5709 due to courthouse construction. Phone: 361-790-0128. Fax: 361-790-5211. Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
The District Clerk serves as an elected court official and records keeper for all District Court proceedings in Aransas County. The office is typically the first place people contact for procedural information about the court process, copies of court records, jury service, and passport applications. However, passport acceptance services are temporarily unavailable starting September 1, 2024, until the new courthouse construction is complete. The office plans to reactivate passport services once a proper facility is ready.
The District Clerk manages the timely and accurate progression of all cases through the court system. That includes filing civil, criminal, and family matters; issuing court process such as subpoenas and citations; coordinating jury selection; and maintaining permanent records for all District Court cases filed in Aransas County.
The Aransas County District Clerk portal covers services, court calendars, and contact information for the District Courts serving Aransas County.
The District Clerk portal includes links to court calendars, procedural forms, and information on how to request copies of court records.
District Courts Handling Aransas County Felony Cases
The 36th, 156th, and 343rd District Courts all serve Aransas County. These three courts also cover Bee, Live Oak, McMullen, and San Patricio Counties. Each court sits in all five counties throughout the year. The court calendar listing where each court is sitting at any given time is posted at 36-156-343districtcourts.org.
Because these courts rotate through multiple counties, scheduling for Aransas County cases may differ from week to week. If you need to attend a hearing or confirm when a case is set for trial in Aransas County specifically, check the court calendar or call the District Clerk at 361-790-0128. Minimum Standard Health Protocols remain in effect for courts serving these counties, which may affect courtroom access policies.
The 36th, 156th, and 343rd District Courts website lists current court calendars showing where each court is sitting in each of the five counties it serves.
The calendar is updated regularly and is the best way to confirm scheduled hearing dates for felony cases in Aransas County.
Searching Aransas County Felony Records
The main statewide portal for Aransas County court records is re:SearchTX. This free-to-use system covers all 254 Texas counties and lets you search by party name, case number, or attorney. Basic case details are available without a paid account. Document images may require a subscription linked to eFileTexas credentials.
In-person record access is available at the District Clerk's temporary location at 2718 Hwy 35 N, Rockport, TX. You can also submit written requests by mail. Include the case number or full party names, specify the documents you need, and send payment. The standard copy fee is $1 per page. Certified copies add $5 per document.
For statewide criminal history checks, the Texas DPS Crime Records Service offers name-based searches for $3. Fingerprint-based searches are more accurate. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice offender search covers people currently in state prisons.
Aransas County Clerk's Office
The Aransas County Clerk is Misty R. F. Kimbrough. The office has also relocated to 2718 Hwy 35 N, Rockport, TX 78382-5709 due to courthouse construction. Phone: (361) 790-0122. Fax: (361) 790-0119. Hours: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:45 PM.
The County Clerk handles Official Public Records including land records, deed filings, assumed name and DBA filings, marriage records, vital records including birth and death certificates, land and deed records, foreclosure notices, and military discharge records. Filing your DD-214 is free for veterans. Probate records, divorce decree filings, and writ of attachment records are also maintained by this office.
Effective October 1, 2025, a valid picture ID is required to file any document with the Aransas County Clerk. This applies to land and deed records, divorce and probate filings, DBA filings, vital records, foreclosure notices, and DD-214 submissions. This requirement comes from Local Government Code 191.010 and S.B. 16. If mailing documents, include a copy of your ID or submit via the county website. The office does not conduct telephone searches and does not accept out-of-state personal checks. A postage fee of $3.00 applies if you want documents mailed back, unless you include a self-addressed stamped envelope.
The Aransas County Clerk portal lists all services, current hours, fee information, and document filing requirements.
The Clerk's portal includes the current ID requirement notice and links to forms for vital records, property filings, and other county services.
Historical Records and Child Support
Aransas County historical records go back to 1840 through TexasFile, a document imaging service. The county was incorporated September 18, 1871 from Refugio County. Records available include birth, death, marriage, land, and probate documents dating from 1871. The District Clerk holds naturalization records from 1908 to 1913, which can be helpful for genealogy research and older background checks.
For child support matters, the District Clerk handles payments and can provide information on the Child Support Program. The Attorney General Child Support contact number for this district is 361-576-6088. The State Disbursement Unit is reached at 800-252-8014. Inquiries about child support case status should go to the District Clerk's office, which also acts as clerk for family law courts in Aransas County.
Texas Statutes Governing Felony Records
Access to criminal history in Texas is governed by Government Code Chapter 411. Conviction records and deferred adjudication outcomes are public information. Sealed or expunged records are exceptions. The Texas Public Information Act at Government Code Chapter 552 requires government offices to respond to records requests within 10 business days and to treat all requestors equally.
Expunctions in Texas follow Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55. If an arrest did not lead to charges, or if charges were dismissed or resulted in acquittal, a person may be eligible to expunge the record. The waiting period for expunction varies by offense level: 180 days for Class C misdemeanors, one year for Class A and B misdemeanors, and three years for felonies with no charges filed. After dismissal or acquittal, expunction is available immediately. The District Clerk can provide the appropriate petition forms.
Under the Texas Sex Offender Registration Program established by Government Code Chapter 62, the Texas Sex Offender Registry can be searched for registered offenders in Aransas County by address, zip code, or proximity search.