Brooks County Felony Records Search
Brooks County felony records are on file at the District Clerk's office in Falfurrias, Texas. The clerk holds all felony court filings, case histories, and judgment records for cases heard in the district court. Brooks County is a small rural county in deep South Texas, near the U.S.-Mexico border. If you need to find a felony case file, look up an offender, or request certified court documents, this page walks you through the steps using both local and statewide resources available to the public.
Brooks County Overview
District Clerk Office in Brooks County
The Brooks County District Clerk maintains all felony records filed in the county. The office is located at the Brooks County Courthouse, 100 E. Graham St., Falfurrias, TX 78355. You can call the clerk at (361) 325-5604. Case files held by the clerk include pleadings, motions, judgments, and the full docket history for each criminal case. If you know the defendant's name or case number, staff can help you pull the record.
Brooks County felony cases go through the 79th District Court, which also covers Jim Wells and Duval counties. The same judge rotates through each county seat. For hearing schedules, check with the clerk or use the re:SearchTX online portal. Certified copies carry a per-page fee set under Texas Local Government Code. The clerk can tell you the current amount and how to pay if you are requesting by mail.
The Brooks County government website provides contact information for county offices, including the courthouse and District Clerk.
The county site lists phone numbers and addresses for the courthouse, sheriff, and other departments that assist with public records access.
Online Tools for Brooks County Felony Records
The re:SearchTX court portal is the primary online tool for searching Brooks County felony cases. It covers all 254 Texas counties and is run by the Office of Court Administration. You can search by name, case number, or attorney name. Case details, documents, and hearing dates are available. Free registration is required. Some document types may have a per-document fee.
For statewide criminal history data, use the Texas DPS Criminal History (CCH) portal. The DPS compiles arrest, prosecution, and disposition data from all Texas counties into one database. Brooks County arrests and convictions are included. You run a name-based search through the CRS Public Website after setting up a user account. Each search uses credits that you purchase in advance.
The TDCJ Offender Search shows people sentenced to state prison from Brooks County felony convictions. Search by name or TDCJ number for current facility location, offense history, and projected release dates. This tool only covers state-sentenced offenders, not those held locally or on probation.
Texas Felony Charges and Penalties
Brooks County felony cases follow the same charge levels used across Texas. The Texas Penal Code sets the punishment range for each degree. State jail felonies run 180 days to 2 years. Third-degree felonies carry 2 to 10 years. Second-degree felonies carry 2 to 20 years. First-degree felonies carry 5 to 99 years or life. Capital felonies can result in life imprisonment or the death penalty.
When you pull a Brooks County felony record, the case file will show the charge level and the final outcome. Outcomes include conviction, acquittal, dismissal, deferred adjudication, or transfer to another jurisdiction. Deferred adjudication under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure is not a formal conviction but does remain in the state's criminal history database under Government Code Chapter 411.
For the full text of applicable laws, visit Texas Statutes Online. The site has the Penal Code, Government Code, and Code of Criminal Procedure sections that govern felony cases and records access in Brooks County and throughout Texas.
Note: Deferred adjudication and conviction records are both considered public information under Texas law.
Sex Offender Registry and Other Resources
The Texas Sex Offender Registry lets you search for registered offenders in Brooks County by name, city, or address. DPS maintains this statewide registry under Texas Government Code Chapter 62. Registration information includes current address, offense history, and registration dates.
The Texas Attorney General's Open Government resources explain your rights under the Public Information Act. If you need to make a formal records request to the Brooks County District Clerk, you can cite Government Code Chapter 552. The clerk must respond within ten business days and either provide the records or seek an opinion from the AG's office on any claimed exemption.
The Texas State Law Library guide to criminal records covers how to navigate the DPS CCH system, request court records, and understand expunction options under Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55.
Nearby Counties
Brooks County is in deep South Texas. Neighboring counties with their own felony court systems include the following.