Find Hudspeth County Felony Records
Hudspeth County felony records are on file with the District Clerk in Sierra Blanca, Texas, and cover all criminal cases heard in the county's district court. This page explains how to search and request those records.
Hudspeth County Overview
Hudspeth County District Clerk
The Hudspeth County District Clerk keeps all felony case records for the county. The office is in Sierra Blanca at the county courthouse. Felony indictments, case filings, and final judgments are all indexed and stored here. To access records, you can visit in person or submit a written request by mail.
The 394th District Court serves Hudspeth County along with several other West Texas counties. This is a multicounty district where the judge rotates among the counties on a regular schedule. Felony cases in Hudspeth County are heard when the court is sitting in Sierra Blanca. Check with the District Clerk to find out when the next court date is scheduled for a specific case.
Hudspeth County is a large, sparsely populated county along the Rio Grande in far West Texas. The courthouse is located at 100 S. Broadway, Sierra Blanca, TX 79851. Phone: (915) 369-2301. Hours are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Because of the county's remote location, it is wise to call ahead before making the drive.
The Hudspeth County official website provides basic contact information and department listings for county offices in Sierra Blanca.
Use the county website to confirm the correct contact information before calling or visiting any Hudspeth County office.
How Felony Cases Work in Hudspeth County
Hudspeth County sees a significant number of drug-related felony cases due to its location along a major interstate corridor near the US-Mexico border. Interstate 10 runs through the county, and drug interdiction stops along that route generate federal and state criminal cases. State felony cases go to the 394th District Court. Federal cases go to the federal court system under the Western District of Texas.
For state felony cases, the process starts with an arrest and then a grand jury review. If the grand jury issues an indictment, the case is filed with the District Clerk and moves through the court. Plea agreements, trial proceedings, and sentencing orders all become part of the case file. The District Clerk keeps all of these records permanently.
Texas classifies felonies from state jail level through capital. 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 range up to 99 years or life. Capital offenses can bring life without parole or death. All levels are handled through the 394th District Court in Hudspeth County.
Searching Records Online and In Person
The re:SearchTX portal is the primary online tool for finding Hudspeth County felony records. This statewide system is free for basic searches. You can look up cases by name, cause number, or attorney. Results include party names, charge descriptions, case status, and hearing dates. Document images may require a subscription.
For records not available online, the District Clerk's office can perform a manual search. Staff search by name or cause number and can produce plain or certified copies. Standard fees in Texas are $1 per page for copies and $5 per document for certification. A name search fee of $5 may apply when no cause number is known.
Mail requests go to the Hudspeth County District Clerk, 100 S. Broadway, Sierra Blanca, TX 79851. Include the name, approximate date range, and any cause number you have. Include a check or money order for copy fees or request an invoice. Allow extra processing time for mail requests from this remote county.
State and Federal Resources
The Texas DPS Crime Records Service provides statewide criminal history searches. A name-based search costs $3. A fingerprint-based search is more thorough and required for formal background check purposes. Both require creating an account through the DPS website first.
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice offender search shows people currently in state prison. If someone was sentenced to state prison after a Hudspeth County felony conviction, they will be in the TDCJ system. Search by name, TDCJ number, or SID number. The result shows the offense, facility, and projected release date.
Because Hudspeth County sits on the US-Mexico border and along a federal highway corridor, some felony cases may be prosecuted federally rather than in state court. Federal criminal records from the Western District of Texas are kept by the federal district court clerk in El Paso. The PACER system at pacer.uscourts.gov provides access to federal court records for a fee per page.
The Texas Sex Offender Registry is searchable by county and includes all registered offenders living in Hudspeth County. Under Texas Government Code Chapter 411, conviction records are public and accessible to anyone. Expunged records are not available.
Nearby Counties
Hudspeth County borders El Paso County to the west and other far West Texas counties. These neighboring counties also maintain felony records through their District Clerk offices.