Hays County, TX Public Records
Hays County has an estimated population of 292,029 (2024) across 677 square miles of land. In Texas, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the County Clerk. Court cases are handled by the Texas Judicial Branch; use the official links below to find the courthouse and clerk for Hays County.
📍 Hays County at a Glance
| Population (2024 est.) | 292,029 Source: www2.census.gov ↗ |
| Land area | 677 sq mi Source: www2.census.gov ↗ |
| Largest community | San MarcosPopulation 74,316 (2024 est.) |
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⚖️ Criminal Records in Hays County, TX
Criminal case records for Hays County are kept by the Texas Judicial Branch. Misdemeanors and arraignments are generally handled by the local trial court, and felonies by the Superior Court. Many court records are public and can be viewed or copied at the clerk's office.
⚖️ Where to get criminal records for Hays County
| State court system | Texas Judicial Branch |
🔍 Background Check in Hays County, TX
A people search for Hays County pulls together public records such as court cases, property records and address history. It is for personal use only: under the FCRA it may not be used to screen tenants, employees, or for credit or insurance decisions. The official record sources for Hays County are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Hays County
| Sex offender registry | Texas Public Sex Offender Registry (Texas DPS) Source: sor.dps.texas.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Texas Judicial Branch |
📋 Arrest Records in Hays County, TX
Arrest and booking records for Hays County are created by the arresting agency — usually the local police department or the Texas State Police. Once someone is charged, the case becomes a court record at the court that handles criminal cases for the area.
📋 Where to get arrest records for Hays County
| State court system | Texas Judicial Branch |
🏛️ Court Records in Hays County, TX
Court records for Hays County include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Hays County, with addresses from the official Texas Judicial Branch directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Hays County
| State court system | Texas Judicial Branch |
🏠 Property Records in Hays County, TX
In Texas, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the County Clerk. Property tax assessments are kept by the local assessor's office at the town or city hall.
🏠 Where to get property records for Hays County
| Land records | In Texas, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the County Clerk. |
📜 Vital Records in Hays County, TX
Certified birth and death certificates for Texas are issued by the state vital records office; in many areas a county or local office can also issue copies, so check with the county first. Statewide records can also be ordered from the Texas Department of State Health Services – Vital Statistics.
📜 Where to get vital records for Hays County
| State vital records office | Texas Department of State Health Services – Vital Statistics Source: dshs.texas.gov ↗ |
🔒 Sex Offender Registry in Hays County, TX
The official sex offender registry for Hays County is maintained by the state. Search it directly — it is free and updated by law enforcement. Registry information may not be used to threaten, intimidate or harass anyone.
🔒 Where to get sex offender registry for Hays County
| Official registry | Texas Public Sex Offender Registry (Texas DPS) Source: sor.dps.texas.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Hays County, TX
Divorce cases in Texas are heard by the District Court in each county. The full divorce case file is kept by that court; a divorce certificate (a short summary record) can be requested from the Texas Department of State Health Services – Vital Statistics.
📄 Where to get divorce records for Hays County
| Divorce court | Divorce cases in Texas are heard by the District Court in each county. |
| State vital records office | Texas Department of State Health Services – Vital Statistics Source: dshs.texas.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Texas Judicial Branch |
Largest Communities in Hays County
San Marcos (74,316), Kyle (65,833), Buda (16,090), Dripping Springs (10,165), Wimberley (2,889), Woodcreek (1,886), Uhland (1,227), Austin (1,067), Mountain City (676), Niederwald (565), Bear Creek (461), Hays (264) 2024 population estimates, U.S. Census Bureau.