Nacogdoches Residents Directory

The Nacogdoches residents directory gives you access to public records held by both the city and Nacogdoches County. As the county seat and one of the oldest towns in Texas, Nacogdoches has a long history of local government record keeping. With a population of about 33,000, the city runs its own municipal court and police department while the county handles district court cases, property records, and vital records. Most records are open to the public under the Texas Public Information Act, and you can start many searches online.

Nacogdoches Residents Directory Records

Public records in Nacogdoches come from several sources. The city keeps police reports, municipal court files, and city council records. The county maintains court records, property deeds, and vital records like birth and death certificates. State agencies also hold records that touch Nacogdoches residents, such as driving history and criminal records kept by the Texas Department of Public Safety.

The City of Nacogdoches website is a good place to start. It links to city departments and their records. The Nacogdoches County website covers the county clerk, district clerk, and other county offices. You can reach the County Clerk at 936-560-7733 and the District Clerk at 936-560-7740.

Under the Texas Public Information Act, all government records are presumed open to the public. You have the right to access these records without being asked why you want them. If a request would cost more than $40 to fill, the office must give you a cost estimate first.

Nacogdoches Police and Court Records

The Nacogdoches Police Department handles incident reports, accident reports, and arrest records. You can file a request through the police department's records unit during business hours. The department follows standard Texas Public Information Act rules for releasing records.

The municipal court in Nacogdoches deals with Class C misdemeanors and traffic tickets. Judge Heather Watts presides, and Court Clerk Yasmin Galvan manages the docket. Court dockets are posted on the city website, so you can check hearing dates and case info online. The court handles traffic violations, city ordinance cases, and warrant matters.

For county-level cases, the Nacogdoches County District Clerk handles felony criminal cases, civil lawsuits, and family law matters. The County Court at Law can be reached at 936-560-7744. The Sheriff's Office is at 936-560-7794 for jail records and booking info.

Open Records Requests in Nacogdoches

Nacogdoches County has a detailed public information page that spells out your rights as a requestor. You can inspect records in person, which is often free, or ask for copies at a per-page fee. If the info you want mainly helps the general public, you may qualify for a fee waiver or reduction.

The city uses the JustFOIA portal for open records requests. You can submit a new request, track the status of an existing one, and get documents delivered through the system. The portal is available around the clock, and you get email updates as your request moves through the process. It handles police, fire, city admin, and court records.

The City Secretary's office is the official custodian of city records. This office manages records retention, certifies official documents, and oversees compliance with state records laws. Council meeting agendas and minutes go through this office as well.

The Nacogdoches County open records page at co.nacogdoches.tx.us details your rights under the Texas Public Information Act. It covers how to submit requests by email, mail, or in person, and what info you need to include so staff can find the right records.

The image above shows the main Nacogdoches city website where you can find department links and public services.

Nacogdoches County Residents Directory

The county government manages several types of records that matter to Nacogdoches residents. The County Clerk handles property records like deeds, mortgages, and liens. This office also issues marriage licenses and processes birth and death certificates. The District Clerk maintains all district court files, including felony cases, civil suits, and family law matters.

If you want to look up a case or check on property records, the county courthouse is located in downtown Nacogdoches. Phone numbers for key offices are listed on the county website. For state-level court records, the Texas Judicial Branch runs the re:SearchTX system that covers records from courts across all Texas counties.

This screenshot shows the Nacogdoches County records portal with links to the clerk, district clerk, and sheriff offices.

Texas State Records for Nacogdoches

Several state agencies hold records tied to Nacogdoches residents. The Texas Department of State Health Services manages vital records like birth and death certificates at the state level. The Texas.gov vital records portal can help you order certified copies.

For voter registration records, the VoteTexas.gov website has tools to check registration status and find polling places. Property tax records in Nacogdoches County are available through the local appraisal district and the county tax office.

Crash reports from anywhere in Texas can be pulled through the TxDOT Crash Records Information System. Reports cost $6 for a standard copy and $8 for a certified one. They typically show up in the system 10 to 14 days after the crash.

Nacogdoches County Directory

Nacogdoches sits in Nacogdoches County, and the county government manages most court records, property records, and vital records for city residents. The county clerk, district clerk, and tax office all serve the Nacogdoches area from the county courthouse downtown.

Nearby Cities

Other cities in the East Texas area also have residents directory pages with their own records resources.

• Lufkin
• Tyler