Harris County, TX Public Records

Harris County public records include all documentation that is generated, maintained, or assembled under ordnance relating to official business by a local government entity. Public records are presumed accessible to the public, provided they do not fall under legal or court-ordered exemptions. Vital records or personal statistics, for one, are not accessible to the general public. They include marriages, divorces, births, and deaths. These are only available to close relatives, spouses, legal relatives, and law enforcement agencies. Requests for these certificates may be forwarded to the Harris County Clerk’s office. Prices for these records also range from $20 to $25. Property records are also accessible to the general public per local legislation. Deeds, property tax information, and appraisal records may be obtained from the County Tax Assessor-Collector.