Access Bandera County Felony Records

Bandera County felony records are kept by the District Clerk in Bandera. Cases go through the local district court, and records can be searched online through iDocket or the statewide re:SearchTX system, or in person at the courthouse.

Bandera County District Clerk

The Bandera County District Clerk is Tammy Kneuper. She maintains records for District Court proceedings including all felony criminal cases filed in the county. The office accepts e-filing for civil and criminal cases through eFile Texas. Mandatory e-filing notices are posted on the county website.

Civil and criminal court case information for Bandera County can be accessed online through idocket.com. Name searches are free and include party names, cause number, case type, filing date, bond company information, and disposition data. Full document images can be purchased after basic index lookup. Public search terminals are also available in the reception area of the courthouse during business hours.

Bandera County Clerk

The Bandera County Clerk is Tandie Mansfield. The County Clerk office handles constitutional county court records, which cover misdemeanor criminal cases (Class A and B), civil cases under the county court threshold, probate, land records, and vital records. This is separate from the District Clerk and covers different case types.

Official public records can be searched through the office or at texaslandrecords.com for property records. The County Clerk fees are set annually. The office issues marriage licenses, records livestock brands, files assumed names, and records military discharge papers (DD-214).

How to Search Bandera County Felony Records

Bandera County provides several ways to find felony records. The easiest online path is through idocket.com, which indexes Bandera County criminal and civil cases. A free name search gives you the basic case details: parties involved, cause number, case type, filing date, bond status, and disposition. If you need full document images, those can be purchased through the portal after you locate the case.

The statewide re:SearchTX system also covers Bandera County. This official Texas judicial portal lets you search by case or party name across all 254 counties. Data is refreshed nightly. Registration is free though some features tie to eFileTexas accounts.

Bandera County also provides online subscription-based services for court records. Free basic subscriptions allow a limited number of searches. Paid subscriptions allow more searches and advanced options. Pricing varies by county. For current subscription information, contact the County Clerk or District Clerk office in Bandera.

In-person visits to the courthouse are welcome during business hours. Bring a name or cause number to speed up the search. Copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies are $1.00 per page plus the $5.00 certification fee. Research fees of $5.00 apply when staff must locate the cause number for you.

Historical Records in Bandera County

Bandera County was incorporated January 26, 1856 from parts of Bexar and Uvalde Counties. The county has maintained records since its founding. The County Clerk has birth records from 1926, divorce records from 1856, and death records from 1904. Court records date back to 1857. Land records, marriage records, and probate records go back to 1856. Document copies from 1940 to present are available through TexasFile.

For older records not yet digitized, contact the clerk office directly to discuss availability. Some historical documents may require an in-person visit and a scheduled appointment for access to archived materials.

Statewide Resources

• re:SearchTX - all 254 Texas counties in one portal
• TDCJ Offender Search - Texas prison records
• Texas DPS Criminal History - statewide name search ($3.00 per search)
• Texas Sex Offender Registry - DPS registry searchable by county

Nearby Counties

Bandera County is in the Texas Hill Country northwest of San Antonio. Check which county handled your case based on where it occurred.