Webb County
Webb County was established in 1848 and is the sixth largest county in Texas, with 3,361.5 square miles of land. Webb County has a population of over 267,114 residents, and Laredo serves as the county seat.
The Webb County judicial system consists of four District Courts, a Constitutional County Court, two County Courts at Law, six Justice Courts, and two Municipal Courts. Webb County District Courts have general jurisdiction over all civil and criminal cases beyond the jurisdiction of other courts. They handle cases such as probate, land disputes, felonies, and misdemeanors, with a specialization in criminal matters classified as Criminal District Court, while maintaining general jurisdiction over all types of cases. The Constitutional County Court shares jurisdiction with the Justice Courts over civil cases where the amount in dispute is up to $10,000 and criminal cases such as misdemeanors with fines of less than $500 or jail terms of up to one year. Additionally, the Constitutional County Court has authority over probate cases.
The County Courts at Law in Webb County are trial courts with concurrent jurisdiction over many cases with District Courts, including civil and criminal cases, such as misdemeanors, felonies, and civil claims for less than $100,000. County Courts at Law also handle cases involving family law, wills, mental health, guardianships, and protective orders. Webb County Justice Courts have jurisdiction over specific civil and criminal cases, such as preliminary hearings, landlord-tenant disputes, and small claims. These courts are also known as Justice of the Peace Court due to their accessibility to the public, allowing individuals to represent themselves without requiring legal representation. Webb County Municipal Courts have jurisdiction over certain types of civil and criminal cases, including ordinance violations and preliminary felony hearings.
Webb County court records are public documents that serve as official records of legal proceedings within the jurisdiction. These records include case files, court orders, judgments, and transcripts. Publicly available Webb County court records include the following:
- Property Records
- Criminal Records
- Civil Records
- Probate Records
Webb County records are accessible to the public, allowing individuals to view and obtain copies of various legal proceedings. However, records of some cases, such as family law matters, juvenile cases, and certain criminal cases, may be sealed and restricted from public access. Publicly available court records in Webb County may be searched online or in person at the County Clerk's Office at:
1110 Victoria Street, Suite 201
Laredo, TX 78040
Phone: (956) 523-4266
