Search Hays County Felony Records

Hays County felony records are maintained by the District Clerk at the Hays County Courthouse in San Marcos. The District Clerk is the official custodian of all court files for felony criminal cases in the county, holding records from the grand jury indictment through the final sentencing order. Hays County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Texas, located between Austin and San Antonio on the I-35 corridor. San Marcos is the county seat and home to Texas State University. The county also includes Kyle, Buda, and Wimberley. Use the Hays County online portal or re:SearchTX to search for felony cases, or visit the San Marcos courthouse in person.

Hays County District Clerk

The Hays County District Clerk is the official record keeper for all district court cases in the county. For felony criminal cases, this means the clerk files and tracks every document from the initial charge through the final court order. The office collects court fees, coordinates jury service, issues subpoenas and citations, and reports all felony outcomes to the Texas Department of Public Safety once each case closes.

Hays County has multiple district courts that handle a growing caseload. Courts include the 22nd, 207th, 428th, and 453rd Judicial District Courts, among others. The courts handle felony criminal cases, civil matters, family law, and juvenile cases. All courts are located at the Hays County Government Center in San Marcos. As the county continues to grow rapidly, additional courts have been added in recent years to handle the increased volume.

How to Search Hays County Felony Records

Hays County offers several ways to look up felony records. The county uses a case management system that provides online access through the statewide re:SearchTX portal. In-person searches are also available at the San Marcos courthouse.

The re:SearchTX portal covers Hays County district court cases. Search by party name or cause number. Results show case type, filing date, parties, attorneys, and current status. Basic searches are free. Some document images are available with a paid subscription. The portal is updated by the Texas Office of Court Administration.

In person at the Hays County Government Center, staff can search by name or cause number. Bring a photo ID. Copy fees are $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 per document plus the per-page fee. A $5.00 research fee applies when the clerk must locate a cause number for you. Cash, money orders, and credit cards are generally accepted. No personal checks for court fees.

Texas DPS at dps.texas.gov/section/crime-records handles statewide criminal history for $3.00 per name. For TDCJ inmates from Hays County, use offender.tdcj.texas.gov.

Hays County Felony Case Records

Hays County felony records include the complete court file for each criminal prosecution. The District Clerk maintains these files as public records from the first filing until the case closes and beyond.

A felony case file in Hays County starts with a grand jury indictment. The file shows the defendant's name, the specific charge, and the facts alleged. Bond paperwork, conditions of release, and any violations are included. Pre-trial motions from both sides and the court's rulings make up much of the file. If the case was resolved by plea, the written plea agreement is in the record. For cases that went to trial, the verdict and final judgment are permanent records. The judgment shows the sentence, including prison time, fines, probation conditions, and any restitution ordered.

Hays County felony records are public. Sealed records, juvenile files, and expunged cases are not accessible. With a rapidly growing county and high case volume, recent records are well-indexed online. For older files or complete document sets, visit the courthouse or submit a written request to the District Clerk.

Note: Hays County's population has grown quickly. The courts have added new district courts over time. If you are searching for a case and are not sure which court it was in, use re:SearchTX, which covers all Hays County district courts at once.

State Tools for Hays County Felony Records

Three state-level tools help with Hays County felony record searches. Each covers a different part of the record-finding process.

Re:SearchTX at research.txcourts.gov is the primary online tool for all Hays County district courts. It provides case summaries for free and is run by the Texas Judicial Branch. This is the best starting point for any online search.

TDCJ Offender Search at offender.tdcj.texas.gov shows current and recently released Texas state prison inmates. If a Hays County felony conviction resulted in a state sentence, the person should appear here. Free to search by name or TDCJ number.

Texas DPS at dps.texas.gov/section/crime-records provides statewide name-based criminal history for $3.00. This covers all Texas counties and is a useful cross-check for Hays County searches, especially if someone may have records in multiple counties.

Cities in Hays County

Hays County includes several growing cities along the I-35 corridor. All felony cases from these communities are handled through the Hays County District Courts in San Marcos.

Cities in Hays County include San Marcos, Kyle, Buda, Wimberley, Dripping Springs, and others. None currently meet the individual city page threshold. All felony matters go through the Hays County District Court system in San Marcos.

Nearby Counties

Hays County sits between Austin and San Antonio along I-35. These surrounding counties have their own district courts.