Find Taylor County Felony Records
Taylor County felony records are filed at the District Clerk's office in Abilene. The District Clerk maintains criminal case records for all felony charges processed through the Taylor County District Courts, and those records are open to the public.
Taylor County Overview
Taylor County District Clerk
The Taylor County District Clerk is the official custodian of all felony court records in the county. The office is at the Taylor County Courthouse in Abilene. Staff can search cases by defendant name or cause number and make copies during regular business hours. The county also has an online case search tool and participates in the statewide re:SearchTX portal.
Taylor County is in West Central Texas, with Abilene as the regional hub. Abilene is the county seat and home to Dyess Air Force Base and several universities. The county has multiple District Courts including the 104th, 259th, and 350th Judicial District Courts, plus a County Court at Law. Felony case volume is significant given the county's population of around 140,000.
| Office | Taylor County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 Oak St., Abilene, TX 79602 |
| Phone | (325) 674-1225 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| County Clerk (Misdemeanors) | (325) 674-1200 |
| Website | taylorcountytexas.org |
The Taylor County Clerk at (325) 674-1200 handles misdemeanor records and lower court matters. The District Clerk at (325) 674-1225 handles felony and major civil records. Know which one you need before you visit or call.
The Taylor County website at taylorcountytexas.org provides online access to county government information and links to court record resources.
Taylor County at taylorcountytexas.org. Call the District Clerk at (325) 674-1225 for felony records requests in Abilene.
How to Search Taylor County Felony Records
The re:SearchTX portal covers all Taylor County District Court felony cases and is the best online starting point. Search by defendant name, cause number, or attorney. Case summaries and docket entries are free. Document downloads may require a subscription.
The Taylor County website at taylorcountytexas.org provides links to online case search tools and information on how to request records from the District Clerk's office in Abilene.
For in-person searches, go to the Taylor County Courthouse at 300 Oak St. in Abilene. Staff can look up cases and make copies. Standard copy fees apply. Certified copies of court orders cost more than plain ones. Bring the full name of the defendant and an approximate case year if you do not have a cause number.
Mail requests are accepted. Send a written request with case details and payment to the Taylor County District Clerk at the address above. The Texas DPS crime records system offers a statewide name-based history check for a small fee. The TDCJ Offender Search shows anyone currently in Texas state prison free of charge.
TDCJ and Prison Records for Taylor County
Taylor County felony convictions that result in state prison sentences appear in the TDCJ Offender Search. This free database shows current and former Texas state prison inmates with offense type, sentence, and current status. Search by name or TDCJ number.
As a mid-size regional county with a significant population, Taylor County generates a steady number of felony cases each year. Drug offenses, theft, assault, and property crimes are common felony types. Some defendants receive probation or deferred adjudication rather than prison sentences, so they would not appear in TDCJ even if they have court records in Taylor County.
For county jail information in Taylor County, contact the Taylor County Sheriff's Office. People awaiting trial on felony charges are held at the Taylor County jail in Abilene pending resolution of their cases.
Note: TDCJ only covers state prison inmates. People on probation or deferred adjudication from Taylor County felony cases are not listed in the TDCJ database.
Felony Law in Taylor County
All Taylor County felony cases follow Texas Penal Code. The three District Courts in Taylor County handle the full range of criminal cases from drug offenses to violent crimes to white-collar cases. Most adult felony court records are public under Government Code Chapter 552. Juvenile records and expunged records are not available publicly.
Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55 governs expunctions. If a Taylor County felony charge was dismissed or resulted in an acquittal, the defendant may petition for expunction. After an expunction, the record is removed from all public databases and court files. A nondisclosure order can also seal some deferred adjudication records from public access.
The Taylor County District Attorney's office handles all felony prosecutions in the county. The DA's office is located in Abilene near the courthouse. For questions about pending cases, contact the DA or the defense attorney. The Texas State Law Library guide at guides.sll.texas.gov/criminal-records explains Texas criminal records law in plain language.
More Taylor County Record Resources
The Texas Sex Offender Registry lets you search registered sex offenders in Taylor County by name, county, or address. Results include offense type, current address, and risk level. The registry is free online.
The Texas Attorney General's open government page explains Public Information Act rights. The AG's Open Government Hotline at (877) OPEN-TEX handles questions and complaints about records access.
Legal help in Abilene and Taylor County is available through Lone Star Legal Aid at (800) 733-8394. The State Bar of Texas referral line at (800) 252-9690 can connect you with a criminal defense attorney in the Abilene area. Free self-help resources are at texaslawhelp.org.