Limestone County Felony Records
Limestone County felony records are maintained by the District Clerk at the Limestone County Courthouse in Groesbeck, the county seat. The District Clerk holds all court files for felony cases processed through the county's district court, from the initial indictment through the final judgment. Limestone County is a rural county in central Texas located between Waco and Dallas. Groesbeck is the county seat and courthouse location. To search for Limestone County felony records, use the re:SearchTX portal online or contact the District Clerk directly in Groesbeck.
Limestone County Overview
Limestone County District Clerk
The Limestone County District Clerk is the official keeper of all district court records in the county. Felony criminal cases, civil matters, family law, and juvenile filings all go through the clerk's office. The clerk processes documents, maintains case files, collects fees, coordinates jury service, and reports all felony case outcomes to the Texas Department of Public Safety when each case ends.
Limestone County is served by the 87th Judicial District Court, which also covers Leon County and other nearby counties. The court holds sessions in Groesbeck for Limestone County cases. The District Clerk's office at the Groesbeck courthouse is where all records are kept and where document requests are processed.
| Office | Limestone County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | Limestone County Courthouse 200 W. State Hwy. 84 Groesbeck, TX 76642 |
| Website | co.limestone.tx.us |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
How to Search Limestone County Felony Records
Limestone County felony records are available online through re:SearchTX or in person at the Groesbeck courthouse. Online searches work well for recent cases. For complete files and certified copies, visit the courthouse or send a written request.
The re:SearchTX portal covers Limestone County through the 87th Judicial District. Search by party name or cause number. Results show case type, filing date, parties, and status. Free for basic searches. Run by the Texas Office of Court Administration.
In person at the Limestone County Courthouse in Groesbeck, bring a photo ID. Copy fees are $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 per document plus the copy fee. A $5.00 research fee applies if you do not have the cause number. Cash, money orders, and credit cards are accepted. No personal checks.
Texas DPS at dps.texas.gov/section/crime-records provides statewide criminal history for $3.00 per name. For TDCJ inmates from Limestone County, check offender.tdcj.texas.gov.
Limestone County Felony Case Files
Limestone County felony records are public documents held by the District Clerk in Groesbeck. Each case file contains every official document from the time a felony charge is filed until the case closes.
A Limestone County felony case file starts with a grand jury indictment. It names the defendant and states the specific charge and facts. Bond documents, conditions of release, pre-trial motions, and all court orders make up the rest of the file. If the case ended in a plea, the written agreement is included. Trial records, verdict, and final judgment are in the file for cases that went to court. The judgment shows the sentence, including prison time, fines, probation conditions, and restitution.
Records are public unless sealed. Juvenile files and expunged records are not accessible. Call the clerk's office before visiting Groesbeck to confirm a record exists and is available.
Note: Limestone County shares the 87th Judicial District with Leon County. If you are not sure which county a case was filed in, check both county clerk's offices or use re:SearchTX, which covers both counties in the same search.
State Resources for Limestone County Records
These state tools supplement the Limestone County courthouse for felony record searches.
Re:SearchTX at research.txcourts.gov covers the 87th Judicial District and Limestone County. Free for basic case summaries. Best online starting point for Limestone County felony lookups.
TDCJ Offender Search at offender.tdcj.texas.gov shows Texas state prison inmates. Anyone serving a state sentence following a Limestone County conviction should appear here. Free to use.
Texas DPS at dps.texas.gov/section/crime-records provides statewide criminal history for $3.00 per name. Covers all 254 Texas counties.
Cities in Limestone County
Limestone County includes Groesbeck, Mexia, Coolidge, and other communities. All felony cases from the county are handled through the District Court in Groesbeck.
No cities in Limestone County meet the population threshold for individual records pages. All felony filings go through the Limestone County District Clerk in Groesbeck.
Nearby Counties
Limestone County is in central Texas. These bordering counties have their own district courts.