Brewster County Felony Records
Brewster County felony records are kept by the District Clerk in Alpine, Texas. The clerk's office maintains all criminal case files for felony charges filed in the 83rd District Court. You can search these records in person at the courthouse or use statewide online tools to find case information. Brewster County is the largest county in Texas by land area, covering Big Bend country in the far west part of the state. If you need to look up a felony case, check an offender's status, or find out about pending criminal court dates, this page covers your main options for getting that information.
Brewster County Overview
Brewster County District Clerk
The Brewster County District Clerk is the official custodian of felony court records in the county. The office is located at the Brewster County Courthouse, 201 W. Ave. E, Alpine, TX 79830. You can call the clerk's office at (432) 837-6216. The clerk's staff can help you search for case records, pull court documents, and tell you what copies cost. Office hours are generally Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., though it's always a good idea to call ahead.
Brewster County felony cases are heard in the 83rd District Court, which is a multi-county court that also serves Pecos and Terrell counties. The district judge rotates between county seats. For active cases, you can ask the clerk about current hearing schedules. Case records include the defendant's name, charge, case number, assigned court, attorney information, and a full timeline of court events from arraignment to final disposition. Records of conviction are public under Texas law.
The clerk's office handles certified copies for a fee set under Texas Local Government Code. Non-certified copies are also available. If you need records mailed, you can submit a written request with the case number or defendant's name along with the required fee.
Search Brewster County Cases Online
The best online tool for searching Brewster County felony records is re:SearchTX, the official statewide court portal maintained by the Texas Office of Court Administration. This system covers all 254 counties and lets you search by case number, party name, or attorney. You can see case details, view filed documents, and track upcoming hearings. Registration is free, though some document access may require a subscription fee.
The Texas Office of Court Administration also publishes annual statistical reports on felony filings and dispositions by county. These reports break down case types by felony degree and give you a picture of criminal court activity across the state, including smaller counties like Brewster.
The Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History (CCH) system holds statewide criminal history data. This database covers arrests, prosecutions, and dispositions for Class B misdemeanor offenses and higher, including all felony levels. You can run a name-based search through the CRS Public Website after creating an account and purchasing search credits. Fingerprint-based searches are more accurate but require going through an approved channeler.
The Texas Judicial Branch site links to court resources across the state. For Brewster County, the site can help you find the current district judge assignment and courtroom schedules.
The Texas Office of Court Administration portal provides statistical and administrative data about courts throughout the state, including Brewster County district court activity.
The OCA dashboard shows case filing data and court statistics that apply to Brewster County's district court operations.
TDCJ Offender Search
If a person was convicted of a felony in Brewster County and sentenced to state prison, their record will appear in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Offender Search. This database is public and free to use. You can search by name, TDCJ number, or SID number. Results include the offender's current facility, projected release date, race, gender, and date of birth, as well as current and prior offenses.
The TDCJ database only covers people sentenced to state prison or placed on state supervision. It does not include people held in the Brewster County Jail or those who received deferred adjudication without a final conviction. For local jail information, contact the Brewster County Sheriff's Office, which operates the county jail in Alpine.
Note: The TDCJ updates offender records regularly but does not guarantee real-time accuracy for every entry.
Texas Felony Charge Levels
Texas law defines felony offenses in five levels under the Texas Penal Code. Understanding the charge level helps when reading a Brewster County felony case record. Capital felonies carry the death penalty or life in prison. First-degree felonies carry 5 to 99 years or life. Second-degree felonies carry 2 to 20 years. Third-degree felonies carry 2 to 10 years. State jail felonies carry 180 days to 2 years in a state jail facility.
The Texas Statutes site has the full text of the Penal Code and other relevant laws. Texas Government Code Chapter 411 governs who can access criminal history records and under what conditions. The Texas Public Information Act, found in Government Code Chapter 552, gives the public the right to request government records, including court case files.
- Capital felony: death or life without parole
- First-degree felony: 5 to 99 years or life
- Second-degree felony: 2 to 20 years
- Third-degree felony: 2 to 10 years
- State jail felony: 180 days to 2 years
Sex Offender Registry and Other Resources
The Texas Sex Offender Registry, maintained by the Texas DPS, includes offenders who live or work in Brewster County. You can search by name, county, city, or address. The registry shows offense history, registration dates, and current address information for registered offenders. Texas Government Code Chapter 62 requires sex offenders to register with local law enforcement.
The Texas State Law Library criminal records guide is a helpful resource if you want to understand the full range of record types available and how to access them. The guide covers DPS name-based searches, fingerprint requests, expunction procedures, and court record access across Texas counties.
For questions about expunging or sealing a Brewster County felony record, contact a local attorney or consult the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55, which governs expunctions in the state.
Nearby Counties
Brewster County borders several other West Texas counties. Each has its own district clerk and court records.