Irion County Felony Records
Irion County felony records are maintained by the District Clerk in Mertzon, Texas, covering all felony criminal cases filed in the Irion County district court. This page describes how to locate and request those records.
Irion County Overview
Irion County District Clerk
The Irion County District Clerk keeps all felony records for the county. The office is in Mertzon at the county courthouse. All felony indictments, case filings, and court judgments are stored and indexed by this office. Because the county is small and remote, the office handles a relatively limited number of cases compared to larger counties. That said, all felony records are public and accessible to anyone who requests them.
The 51st District Court serves Irion County as part of a multicounty district that also includes Tom Green County. The judge travels between counties on a set schedule. When the court is not sitting in Mertzon, cases are managed by the District Clerk until the next scheduled session. If you are tracking an active case, call the District Clerk to find out the next court date.
The courthouse is at 209 N. Parkview St., Mertzon, TX 76941. Phone: (325) 835-2421. Office hours are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Because Irion County is very small, it is a good idea to call ahead before making the trip.
How to Search Irion County Felony Records
The re:SearchTX portal is the primary free option for searching Irion County felony records online. This statewide system covers all 254 Texas counties including Irion. Search by name or cause number to find district court cases. Basic case information is free. Some document images may require a subscription.
For in-person or mail requests, contact the Irion County District Clerk directly. Staff can search by name or cause number and prepare copies. Standard fees in Texas are $1 per page for plain copies and $5 per document for certified copies. A research fee of $5 per name may apply when no cause number is provided.
Mail requests go to the Irion County District Clerk at 209 N. Parkview St., Mertzon, TX 76941. Provide the case name, approximate date, and any cause number you have. Include payment or a request for an invoice. Allow extra time given the county's small staff and remote location.
Felony Cases in Irion County
Irion County is one of the least populated counties in Texas. It sits in the Concho Valley region of West Texas. Despite the small population, the county is subject to the same Texas felony statutes and court procedures as every other county in the state. Felony cases here typically involve drug offenses, property crimes, or DWI-related charges that rise to the felony level.
All felony cases in Texas require a grand jury indictment before they can proceed to trial. The grand jury reviews the evidence and either issues an indictment or a no-bill. If an indictment issues, the District Clerk opens a file and the case proceeds through the court. Each step from arraignment through final judgment is documented in the case file.
Texas felony levels range from state jail felonies carrying 180 days to 2 years, up through capital felonies that can result in death or life without parole. All five levels are handled through Irion County's district court, though capital cases are rare in a county this size.
Statewide Resources
The Texas DPS Crime Records Service allows name-based criminal history searches for $3 per name. Fingerprint-based searches offer more complete results for formal purposes. Both types require a CRS Public Website Account. The DPS system covers convictions and deferred adjudications statewide, including Irion County cases.
The TDCJ offender search covers people currently in state prison. If someone was convicted of a felony in Irion County and is serving time in a state facility, they will appear in the TDCJ database. Search by name, TDCJ number, or SID. The result shows facility, offense, and projected release date.
The Texas Sex Offender Registry is searchable by county and includes all registered offenders in Irion County. Under Texas Government Code Chapter 411, conviction records are public. The Texas Attorney General's Open Government page explains your rights under the Texas Public Information Act if you need help getting records from a government agency.
Nearby Counties
Irion County is in West Texas near San Angelo. Neighboring counties maintain their own felony records through their District Clerk offices.