Titus County
Established in 1846, Titus County, Texas, is named after Andrew Jackson Titus, an early settler and politician. Mount Pleasant serves as the county seat. Covering approximately 406 square miles, Titus County is located in the northeastern part of the state. As of July 1, 2023, the county had an estimated population of 31,357 residents, according to the United States Census Bureau. Its judicial system comprises District Courts, the Constitutional County Court, Justice Courts, and Municipal Courts.
The Titus County District Courts have jurisdiction over a wide range of legal matters. This includes juvenile cases, felonies, family law cases, and property disputes. The District Clerk's office is responsible for maintaining records for this court. The Constitutional County Court has limited authority over certain types of civil and criminal cases, such as misdemeanors, landlord/tenant disputes, and probate matters. Cases involving evictions and small claims where the amount in dispute is under $20,000 are handled by the Justice of the Peace Courts. Titus County Municipal Courts have limited jurisdiction. They typically handle legal cases within their territories, such as Class C misdemeanors, traffic violations, and city ordinance violations.
In Titus County, court records, which include case files, dockets, and court orders, are maintained by the County Clerk and District Clerk offices. In compliance with the Texas Public Information Act, public records, including court records, are accessible to the public, except confidential records such as adoption records, juvenile case records, and sensitive family law records. Publicly available court records in Titus County include the following:
- Criminal case records
- Civil records
- Marriage licenses
- Probate records
- Property deeds and land records
Titus County public court records may be accessed online through re:SearchTX. For more comprehensive searches or certified copies, individuals may submit their requests at the County Clerk's office at:
100 West First Street, Suite 204
Mount Pleasant, TX 75455
Phone: (903) 577-6796
