Lampasas County Felony Records
Lampasas County felony records are kept by the District Clerk in Lampasas, Texas, covering all criminal cases filed in the county's district court. This page explains where to find those records and how to request copies.
Lampasas County Overview
Lampasas County District Clerk
The Lampasas County District Clerk maintains all felony records for the county. The office is at the Lampasas County Courthouse in Lampasas, Texas. All felony indictments, case filings, and court judgments are indexed and stored by this office. Staff can search records by name or cause number and provide copies to anyone who requests them during business hours.
The 27th District Court serves Lampasas County along with other Central Texas counties. The court rotates between counties on a set schedule. When sitting in Lampasas, the court hears felony criminal cases, civil matters, and family law. All records from these proceedings go to the Lampasas County District Clerk.
The Lampasas County Courthouse is at 409 S. Live Oak St., Lampasas, TX 76550. Phone: (512) 556-8271. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Call before visiting to confirm records availability and whether staff can pull them the same day.
The Lampasas County official website provides department contact information and links to county services in Lampasas.
The county website is a useful starting point for locating the right department and confirming contact details for Lampasas County offices.
Felony Cases in Lampasas County
All felony cases in Lampasas County begin with a grand jury indictment. Once the grand jury votes to indict, the District Clerk opens a case file and begins tracking all proceedings. From arraignment through sentencing, every motion, order, and hearing record becomes part of the permanent file. These records are public once the case is filed.
Lampasas County is in Central Texas, north of Austin. The county is growing as people move out from the Austin metro area. Felony cases here involve drug offenses, property crimes, assault, and other charges. All of these pass through the 27th District Court and are filed with the Lampasas County District Clerk.
Texas felony levels run from state jail felonies (180 days to 2 years) through capital offenses (death or life without parole). Third-degree, second-degree, and first-degree felonies fall between those two ranges. All five levels are handled in Lampasas County through the 27th District Court.
How to Find Lampasas County Records
The re:SearchTX portal is the main free resource for searching Lampasas County felony records online. The statewide system covers all Texas counties. Search by name, cause number, or attorney. Basic case details are free. Document images may require a subscription.
For in-person access, visit the District Clerk's office at the Lampasas County Courthouse. Public access terminals are typically available in the office lobby. Staff can prepare copies at $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 Lampasas County District Clerk, 409 S. Live Oak St., Lampasas, TX 76550. Include the defendant's full name, approximate case year, and any cause number. Include payment or ask for an invoice before sending payment.
Statewide Criminal History Resources
The Texas DPS Crime Records Service allows name-based searches statewide for $3 per name. Fingerprint-based searches are more complete and required for formal background check purposes. Both require a CRS account. The search covers convictions and deferred adjudications across all Texas counties.
The TDCJ offender search covers people currently serving time in Texas state prisons. If someone was convicted of a felony in Lampasas County and is in state prison, they will appear in the TDCJ database. Search by name or TDCJ number. The result shows the facility, offense, and projected release date.
The Texas Sex Offender Registry is searchable by county and includes all registered offenders in Lampasas County. Under Texas Government Code Chapter 411, conviction records are public. Expunged records under Chapter 55 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure are not available once expunged. The Texas AG's Open Government page can help if you have trouble getting records from a government agency.
Nearby Counties
Lampasas County is in Central Texas. These neighboring counties maintain their own felony records through their District Clerk offices.