Fayette County Felony Records Search

Fayette County felony records are filed and kept by the District Clerk at the Fayette County Courthouse in La Grange. The District Clerk maintains the official court files for all felony criminal cases prosecuted in the county, from the initial indictment through the final judgment. Fayette County is a rural county in south-central Texas, between Austin and Houston. La Grange is the county seat. If you are looking for felony records from Fayette County, the re:SearchTX portal offers an online search, or you can visit the courthouse during business hours.

Fayette County District Clerk

The Fayette County District Clerk holds all records for the district courts in the county. Felony criminal cases are the primary category of records most people search for. The clerk files and dockets all documents in each case, from the grand jury indictment to the final sentence. Once a felony case is concluded, the clerk reports the disposition to the Texas Department of Public Safety, which updates the statewide criminal history database.

The 155th Judicial District Court serves Fayette County along with Austin County. The court is located at the Fayette County Courthouse in La Grange. The District Judge for this court handles felony criminal cases as well as civil and family law matters. The courthouse address is 151 N. Washington, La Grange, TX 78945. Phone: (979) 968-8500.

How to Look Up Fayette County Felony Records

Fayette County felony records can be searched online using the state's re:SearchTX portal, or by visiting the courthouse in La Grange. Both methods are valid; the right choice depends on what you need.

For a quick online search, use re:SearchTX. Select Fayette County and search by party name or cause number. The results show case type, filing date, parties, and current status. Some document images are available online. Full document access for older or complex cases usually requires a courthouse visit. Re:SearchTX is maintained by the Texas Office of Court Administration and is the official statewide case search tool.

For in-person access, go to the District Clerk's office at the Fayette County Courthouse. Staff can search by name or cause number. Bring your ID. Copies are $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost an additional $5.00 per document. If you do not have a cause number and need the clerk to find the case, a $5.00 research fee applies. Payment by cash, money order, or credit card is typical. Personal checks are generally not accepted for court fees.

For inmates currently in Texas state prisons due to Fayette County convictions, search the TDCJ system at offender.tdcj.texas.gov. For statewide criminal history going beyond a single county, Texas DPS handles searches at dps.texas.gov/section/crime-records for $3.00 per name.

What's in a Fayette County Felony Case File

Fayette County felony records are public documents held by the District Clerk. The case file contains everything that was filed in court from the time the case was opened until it closed.

The starting document in most felony cases is the grand jury indictment. It names the defendant, states the charge, and lists the facts the state alleged. The file then shows bond paperwork, any conditions of release, and whether bond was ever revoked. Pre-trial motions from both the defense and the prosecution are part of the record, along with the judge's rulings on those motions. If the case ended in a plea agreement, that paperwork is in the file. If it went to trial, the trial record, verdict, and final judgment are included. Sentences, fines, restitution amounts, and supervision terms are all spelled out in the final judgment.

These records are public. You don't need to show a reason to ask for them. Sealed records, juvenile files, and expunged cases are not accessible to the public. For anything sealed by a court order, you'd need to file a motion or get a court's permission to access it.

Note: On the District Clerk website, users can view civil fee schedules and read local rules for the 155th District Court. Check the website before visiting to get the most current fee information.

State-Level Resources for Fayette County

Three state tools help with searching criminal records that may involve Fayette County. Use these in combination with the local courthouse resources.

Re:SearchTX at research.txcourts.gov is the best online source for Fayette County court case information. It covers the 155th District Court and is updated by the Texas Office of Court Administration. Search is free. Document images may cost extra. This portal is a good first step before deciding whether to visit the courthouse.

TDCJ Offender Search at offender.tdcj.texas.gov is the right tool if you need to find someone currently serving a state prison sentence following a Fayette County felony conviction. Search by name or TDCJ number. The tool shows the unit, offense, and release timeline for free.

Texas DPS at dps.texas.gov/section/crime-records handles statewide criminal history. A $3.00 fee gives you a name-based search across all Texas counties. This is broader than a single-county search and is useful if the person may have records in multiple counties.

Cities in Fayette County

Fayette County includes La Grange, Flatonia, Schulenburg, and other small communities. All felony cases from the county are handled through the District Court in La Grange.

No cities in Fayette County currently meet the population threshold for individual records pages. All felony case filings go through the Fayette County District Clerk in La Grange.

Nearby Counties

Fayette County is surrounded by counties in south-central Texas.