Find Gray County Felony Records
Gray County felony records are filed with the District Clerk's office in Pampa, Texas. The 31st District Court handles all felony criminal cases in the county. This page explains where to find those records, how to request copies, and what online tools are available.
Gray County Overview
Gray County District Clerk
The Gray County District Clerk's office is at the Gray County Courthouse, 205 N. Russell, Pampa, TX 79065. Phone: (806) 669-8010. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The District Clerk files all felony indictments, maintains case files, and provides copies of court records. Staff can search by defendant name or cause number. Walk-in searches are available, and written mail requests are processed as well.
Gray County is in the eastern Texas Panhandle. Pampa is the county seat and home to most county government services. The District Clerk keeps permanent records of every felony case filed in the county, from arraignment through final judgment and any post-conviction proceedings. Cases from all parts of the county funnel through this office.
In smaller Panhandle counties like Gray, the District Clerk may also serve as a combined District/County Clerk. Call the office first to confirm the current office structure and to ask whether your record of interest is in the district court files or the county court files.
The Gray County official website provides contact details and links to county department information.
The county homepage is a quick way to confirm office contact info and check for any news about closures or schedule changes before you make the drive to Pampa.
Felony Cases in the 31st District Court
The 31st District Court handles felony criminal cases for Gray County. This court also serves several other Panhandle counties, so the judge rotates among courthouses. When the court sits in Pampa, all Gray County felony proceedings take place at the courthouse on Russell Street.
Felony levels under the Texas Penal Code range from state jail felonies at the low end to capital felonies at the top. State jail felonies carry 180 days to 2 years. Third-degree felonies bring 2 to 10 years. Second-degree felonies carry 2 to 20 years. First-degree felonies run 5 to 99 years or life. Capital felonies may result in life without parole or the death penalty. All of these case types are heard in the 31st District Court when filed in Gray County.
The District Clerk indexes each case and maintains the official record. Once filed, cases are public unless sealed by a court order. Convictions, acquittals, dismissals, and deferred adjudication outcomes are all accessible under Texas Government Code Chapter 411. People who complete deferred adjudication may later seek a nondisclosure order to limit public access to their record.
Note: Because the 31st District Court serves multiple Panhandle counties, call the Gray County District Clerk to confirm scheduled court dates in Pampa before traveling to the courthouse.
Searching Gray County Felony Records Online
The re:SearchTX statewide court portal is the primary online tool for Gray County felony record searches. It covers all 254 Texas counties and is free for basic lookups. You can search by party name, cause number, or attorney. Case status, party information, and hearing dates are visible. Some document images may be available as well. The system updates nightly.
Re:SearchTX is operated by the Texas Office of Court Administration and is the official state judiciary portal. For a small Panhandle county like Gray, this statewide tool is usually the most efficient way to search remotely. It covers felony, civil, family, and juvenile cases from all district courts in the state.
For statewide criminal history checks, the Texas DPS Crime Records Service allows name-based searches for $3 each. Create a free account first. Fingerprint-based searches through FAST provide more precise results and are required for formal background check purposes such as licensing applications.
Requesting Copies of Felony Records
Copy fees in Gray County follow Texas law. Plain copies cost $1 per page. Certified copies run $1 per page plus $5 per document for the certification seal. Name-based searches without a cause number cost $5 per name. These rates are set under the Texas Local Government Code and apply statewide to most district clerk offices.
To request copies by mail, write to the Gray County District Clerk at 205 N. Russell, Pampa, TX 79065. Include the defendant's full name, approximate case year, and cause number if you have it. Include a money order for the expected copy cost. The clerk will notify you if additional payment is needed.
Walk-in requests during regular business hours are the fastest option. Bring photo ID and as much case information as possible. For older or bulky files, calling ahead helps the clerk locate the records before your arrival. Free self-service search terminals may be available at the courthouse as well.
Under the Texas Public Information Act, Government Code Chapter 552, government bodies must respond to public records requests within 10 business days. Agencies that need more time or plan to withhold records must notify the requester and may seek an opinion from the Texas Attorney General.
Statewide Resources for Gray County Cases
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Offender Search covers all people in Texas state prisons. You can look up someone by name, TDCJ number, or SID number. Results show current facility, projected release date, and offense details. People convicted in Gray County and sent to TDCJ appear in this system.
The Texas Sex Offender Registry, run by Texas DPS under Government Code Chapter 62, is searchable by county, city, zip, or name. It lists all registered sex offenders in Gray County with name, address, date of birth, and offense information. Checks on this registry are free.
If you want to clear a record in Gray County, expunction is governed by Chapter 55 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. Cases that were dismissed, resulted in acquittal, or were never prosecuted may qualify. Certain deferred adjudication cases may qualify for a nondisclosure order. The District Clerk in Pampa can provide the required petition forms for either process.
The Texas Office of Court Administration publishes annual felony caseload reports for every Texas county. These reports give a year-by-year look at filing volumes and case dispositions in Gray County.
Nearby Counties
Gray County is in the eastern Texas Panhandle. Records for neighboring counties are available at the links below.