Find Tom Green County Felony Records
Tom Green County felony records are filed at the District Clerk's office in San Angelo. The District Clerk maintains all criminal case records for felony charges processed through the Tom Green County District Courts, and those records are open to the public under Texas law.
Tom Green County Overview
Tom Green County District Clerk
The Tom Green County District Clerk is the official custodian of all felony court records in the county. The office is at the courthouse in San Angelo. Staff can search cases by defendant name or cause number and make copies for the public. The county has multiple District Courts handling a significant caseload given its population as the regional hub for West Texas.
Tom Green County is in West Central Texas, with San Angelo as the largest city and county seat. San Angelo is a regional hub for commerce, healthcare, and government services in this part of Texas. The 51st, 119th, and 340th Judicial District Courts all operate in Tom Green County, along with several County Courts at Law. Together, these courts handle thousands of cases each year including a steady volume of felony criminal cases.
| Office | Tom Green County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 124 W. Beauregard Ave., San Angelo, TX 76903 |
| Phone | (325) 659-6571 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| County Clerk (Misdemeanors) | (325) 659-6553 |
The Tom Green County Clerk's office at (325) 659-6553 handles misdemeanor court records, probate records, and other county court matters. The District Clerk at (325) 659-6571 handles felony records and major civil cases. Both offices are at 124 W. Beauregard Ave. in San Angelo.
The statewide re:SearchTX portal covers all Tom Green County District Court felony cases and is the best online tool for case searches.
re:SearchTX at research.txcourts.gov provides access to Tom Green County felony cases. The Tom Green County District Clerk can be reached at (325) 659-6571 for direct records requests in San Angelo.
How to Search Tom Green County Felony Records
The re:SearchTX portal is the best online option. It covers all Tom Green County District Court cases and lets you search by defendant name, cause number, or attorney. Case summaries and docket entries are free. Document downloads may need a paid subscription.
For in-person access, go to the Tom Green County Courthouse at 124 W. Beauregard Ave. in San Angelo. The District Clerk's office can pull files and make copies. Standard fees apply. Certified copies cost more than plain copies. Bring the defendant's full name and an approximate case year if you do not have a cause number.
Records can also be requested by mail. Send a written request to the Tom Green County District Clerk with case details and payment. Include your return address and contact information. Allow several business days for processing.
For a statewide criminal history check, use the Texas DPS crime records system. A name-based search covers all 254 Texas counties. The TDCJ Offender Search is free and shows anyone in Texas state prison.
TDCJ Records for Tom Green County Cases
Tom Green 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. Search by name or TDCJ number for offense type, sentence length, and current location.
As a mid-size regional county with a population around 120,000, Tom Green County generates a consistent volume of felony cases each year. Drug offenses, violent crimes, and property crimes are common felony types. Many defendants receive probation or deferred adjudication rather than state prison sentences, so they would not appear in TDCJ.
For county jail information, contact the Tom Green County Sheriff's Office in San Angelo. People awaiting trial on felony charges are held at the county jail pending case resolution.
Note: TDCJ covers state prison only. Defendants on probation or deferred adjudication from Tom Green County cases are not listed in the TDCJ database.
Felony Law in Tom Green County
All Tom Green County felony cases follow the Texas Penal Code. The five felony levels carry sentences from 180 days in state jail up to life or death for capital offenses. Most adult felony court records are public under Government Code Chapter 552. Juvenile records and expunged records are not available publicly.
Expunctions under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55 remove dismissed or acquitted cases from public records entirely. Nondisclosure orders can also seal some deferred adjudication records from public access. A San Angelo attorney can advise on whether a specific Tom Green County case qualifies for either.
The Tom Green County District Attorney handles all felony prosecutions in the county. The DA's office is in San Angelo near the courthouse. For questions about pending cases, the DA or the defense attorney are the right contacts. The clerk's office provides records access but does not give legal advice.
More Tom Green County Record Resources
The Texas Sex Offender Registry lets you search for registered sex offenders in Tom Green 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. Call the Open Government Hotline at (877) OPEN-TEX with questions about records access in Tom Green County.
Legal help in San Angelo and Tom Green County is available through Lone Star Legal Aid at (800) 733-8394. The State Bar of Texas at (800) 252-9690 can connect you with a criminal defense attorney in San Angelo. Self-help resources are at texaslawhelp.org. The Texas State Law Library guide is at guides.sll.texas.gov/criminal-records.