Felony Records in Burnet County
Burnet County felony records are filed and maintained by the District Clerk in the city of Burnet, Texas. The clerk's office holds all criminal case documents, docket histories, and court judgments for felony charges heard in the county's district court. Burnet County is in the Texas Hill Country, northwest of Austin. You can search for felony records through the clerk's office in person or use the statewide online tools described on this page. This guide covers where to find the records, what they contain, and how to request copies.
Burnet County Overview
Burnet County District Clerk
The Burnet County District Clerk is located at the Burnet County Courthouse, 220 S. Pierce St., Burnet, TX 78611. The main phone is (512) 756-5450. The clerk's office holds all felony case files and is the official place to request court documents, check case status, and get certified copies of judgments or pleadings. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., though calling ahead to confirm is always a good idea.
Felony cases in Burnet County are heard in the 33rd District Court. This court handles serious criminal matters and has jurisdiction over all felony-level charges filed in the county. The court docket rotates, so hearing schedules vary. For current court dates on a specific case, contact the clerk's office directly or search re:SearchTX. Case files are complete and include all filings from the initial charge through the final disposition.
Certified copies cost a per-page fee set under Texas Local Government Code Section 118.011. If you need records by mail, write to the District Clerk's office with the defendant's name, case number if known, and a check or money order for the estimated copy fee. The clerk will send copies once payment is received.
Online Search Tools for Burnet County
The re:SearchTX portal is the statewide court records system and the best online option for Burnet County felony cases. It is operated by the Texas Office of Court Administration and covers all 254 Texas counties. You can search by party name, case number, attorney, or filing date. Case details include docket events, filed documents, and scheduled hearings. Free registration is required to use the system.
The Texas DPS CCH system provides statewide criminal history data. Burnet County felony arrests and convictions are included. Name-based searches run through the CRS Public Website after you create a user account and purchase credits. Each search queries by first name, last name, and partial birth date. A fingerprint-based search gives more precise results, especially for common names. Those requests go through an approved FAST channeler.
The Texas Judicial Branch website links to court resources and the re:SearchTX portal used to search Burnet County felony cases online.
The Judicial Branch site connects users to court directories, case search tools, and court statistics covering Burnet County and all Texas district courts.
TDCJ and Offender Lookup
If a person was convicted of a felony in Burnet County and sent to state prison, you can find their record in the TDCJ Offender Search. The database is public and free to search. Results include current facility, offense history, race, gender, date of birth, and projected release date. You can search by name or TDCJ number.
TDCJ records only cover people sentenced to state prison or placed under state supervision such as parole or mandatory release. They do not cover people in the Burnet County Jail awaiting trial or those serving local sentences. The Burnet County Sheriff's Office operates the local jail and can help with questions about current detainees.
The Texas Sex Offender Registry is another tool. It shows registered sex offenders in Burnet County by name, address, or location. DPS manages this registry under Texas Government Code Chapter 62. Registrants must keep their information current with local law enforcement.
Texas Felony Law and Your Rights
Texas law sets felony punishment ranges in the Penal Code. Capital felonies carry life or death. First-degree felonies carry 5 to 99 years. 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. These ranges affect sentencing in every Burnet County felony case, and the charge degree appears in each case record.
Under Texas Government Code Chapter 411, the DPS controls release of criminal history data to the public. The Texas Public Information Act under Chapter 552 gives the public the right to request court and government records from any Texas county office, including Burnet County. The clerk must respond within ten business days. The Texas State Law Library has a detailed guide explaining how to use these laws to get the records you need.
Note: An arrest record in Burnet County does not mean a conviction occurred. Always check the final disposition before drawing conclusions about a case.
Nearby Counties
Burnet County borders several Hill Country counties in central Texas.