Tom Green County Family Court Records - San Angelo

San Angelo is the county seat of Tom Green County, and all family court records for the city are filed with the Tom Green County District Clerk. The District Clerk's office handles divorce, custody, child support, and other family law cases for Tom Green County and the surrounding region. If you need to search for a family court case in San Angelo, request a copy of a court order, or find the status of a pending case, the Tom Green County courthouse on Beauregard Street is your starting point. Online searches are available through the Odyssey system and the statewide re:SearchTX portal.

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Tom Green County District Courts

Tom Green County has four district courts: the 51st, 119th, 340th, and 391st District Courts. These courts hear family law cases for San Angelo and all of Tom Green County. Family matters including divorce, custody disputes, SAPCR filings, and child support enforcement are assigned among these courts.

The Tom Green County District Clerk maintains records for all four district courts. The office is located at 124 W. Beauregard in San Angelo, with a phone number of (325) 659-6556. The County Clerk is at the same address, reachable at (325) 659-6557. The County Clerk handles vital records including marriage licenses, birth and death records, and probate.

District Clerk	Tom Green County District Clerk
Address	124 W. Beauregard San Angelo, TX 76903
District Clerk Phone	(325) 659-6556
County Clerk Phone	(325) 659-6557
Courts	51st, 119th, 340th, 391st District Courts

The Odyssey court records search system is available for Tom Green County cases. Public access terminals at the courthouse let you search case information on site. The online Odyssey portal may also be accessible from the county website.

How to Search San Angelo Family Court Records

Tom Green County uses the Odyssey case management system for court records. This system allows searches by party name or cause number and shows case index information including filing dates, case type, parties, and docket entries. Check the Tom Green County website for access to the Odyssey public portal.

The statewide re:SearchTX portal covers Tom Green County cases filed through eFileTexas. This system is a good starting point for cases filed since November 2018. You can search by party name or case number. Free registration is required. Results are unofficial index data only.

San Angelo Family Court Records - re:SearchTX Portal

Re:SearchTX lets you preview and purchase documents from cases that were e-filed. For older records or cases that were filed on paper, a visit to the District Clerk's office in San Angelo is the most reliable approach.

When visiting the courthouse, bring a valid photo ID and the name of the party or cause number. Staff can search by name and pull the case file. Tell the clerk at the start of your visit if you need certified copies, so they can prepare them properly. Record search fees vary; call (325) 659-6556 before visiting to ask about current costs.

For cases involving children, some records may be restricted. Juvenile records are confidential under Texas Family Code Chapter 58. Sealed records require a court order to access. If you are a party to the case, you can access your own case file. Third parties need to know whether the records they seek are public before requesting them.

Family Law in San Angelo

Texas family law applies uniformly in San Angelo just as it does across the state. Under Texas Family Code Section 6.301, at least one spouse must have lived in Texas for six months and in Tom Green County for 90 days before filing for divorce. The court cannot grant a final decree until 60 days after the original petition is filed.

San Angelo's family courts handle both agreed and contested cases. In uncontested divorces where both spouses agree on all terms, the process moves faster. Contested cases involving property division, custody disputes, or disagreements over child support can take significantly longer. Some contested cases require mediation before going to trial.

Texas Family Code Chapter 153 sets the rules for child custody. Courts presume that the standard possession order is in the child's best interest unless there is evidence to the contrary. The standard order provides structured time with each parent. If you live more than 100 miles from the other parent, a different schedule applies. Child support is calculated under Chapter 154 based on net resources. The Texas Attorney General enforces child support orders.

Resources for self-represented filers include TexasLawHelp at texaslawhelp.org, the Texas State Law Library at guides.sll.texas.gov, and the Texas Courts self-help page at txcourts.gov. Official forms are at txcourts.gov/rules-forms.

Electronic Filing and Vital Records

Tom Green County participates in the Texas statewide eFile system. Attorneys must file electronically through efiletexas.gov for all civil and family cases. Self-represented filers are also welcome to use the system. The eFile customer service line is 855-839-3453 if you need help with the filing process.

For birth, death, and marriage records, contact the Tom Green County Clerk at (325) 659-6557. The County Clerk maintains vital records including birth and death records and marriage licenses. Divorce records maintained at the state level are available through the Texas Department of State Health Services Vital Statistics office.

San Angelo Family Court Records - Texas Vital Statistics

The Texas Department of State Health Services Vital Statistics section handles state-level vital records including certified copies of divorce records. These are different from the case files kept by the Tom Green County District Clerk. Both offices maintain their own records independently.

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