City of Houston, Harris County, TX Public Records

• How can I look up cases if I have the date, case number, and offense but do not know which class each violation is considered?
  You can look up cases in Harris County by using the online public search provided by the Harris County District Clerk. This platform allows you to view dockets and request records and documents. All public case information is accessible to everyone. To use the service, you will need to register with the district clerk, which is free of charge. Once registered, you can select the specific documents you wish to obtain and review any associated costs. For more information, visit the Harris County District Clerk's official website.

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• Where can I find a marriage certificate?
  To obtain a marriage certification in Houston, you need to consider the county where the marriage took place, as Houston spans Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery counties. Certified copies of marriage licenses can be obtained from the respective county clerk's office. For Harris County, you can access a public search portal for vital records, including marriage licenses, through the Harris County Clerk's Office. Additionally, you can obtain a marriage certification from the Texas Department of State Health Services. For more information, visit the Texas Department of State Health Services website at https://www.dshs.texas.gov/vital-statistics.

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• How can I obtain a copy of my client's issued Certificate of Occupancy?
  To obtain a copy of your client's issued Certificate of Occupancy, you can typically request it from the local building department or municipal office that issued the certificate. Many jurisdictions also provide access to these documents online through their official government websites. If the original certificate is not available, you may need to submit a formal request or application for a duplicate. For specific procedures, check your local government's website or contact the relevant office directly.

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• Where can I find my divorce record?
  Divorce records in Houston are maintained by the Harris County District Clerk's Office. You can access these records through their online public search system. Visit the Harris County District Clerk's website and look for the "Search our records and documents" link on the left side of the page. From there, select the Civil/Family tab to search for divorce records. Registration is required to access the records, but it is free of charge. New users can register from any page next to the login section. For more information, visit the Harris County District Clerk's website at https://www.hcdistrictclerk.com/Common/Default.aspx.

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• Where can I find the value of 3119 Avalon Place?
  You can find the value of 3119 Avalon Place by visiting the Texas County Appraisal District's online services, which provide property details and valuations. If the property cannot be located through this service, you may also consider checking local government resources or contacting the appraisal district directly for assistance. For accurate assessments, it is advisable to cross-reference information with multiple sources.

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• Where can I find information other than criminal records? What else does a state background check reveal?
  A state background check can reveal various types of information beyond criminal records. In addition to criminal history, you may find information related to civil court cases, such as lawsuits, bankruptcies, and judgments. Additionally, background checks can include details about employment history, education verification, and professional licenses. In Texas, if you are looking for marriage and divorce records, you can request these through the Texas Department of State Health Services for marriage records and through the district clerks for divorce decrees. For comprehensive background checks, you may consider using services that aggregate various public records. For more information, you can visit the Texas Department of Public Safety website or the Texas Department of State Health Services website.

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Departments which record, maintain and provide official documents, certificates or information requested by the general public.

• City of Houston Criminal Records:
  Where and How to Request Criminal Record Checks.
• City of Houston Court Records:
  Criminal cases, civil filings, divorces, bankruptcy and judgments.
• City of Houston Official Website:
  Government department official public web-portal.
• City of Houston Municipal Codes:
  City ordinances governing cities, villages, parishes and jurisdictions below state level.
• City of Houston Health Department Inspections:
  Public health food safety, violations, retail or wholesale facilities, reports and enforcement.
• Houston Crime Maps:
  Mapping of Houston street locations of criminal reported activity from local law enforcement agencies.
• Latest Obituaries in Houston Texas:
  Published recent deaths, name, date and age.
• Houston Public Schools:
  Local area K-12 location and parent information.

• Violent Crime:
  26,628
• Murder And Nonnegligent Manslaughter:
  320
• Rape:
  1,693
• Robbery:
  6,355
• Aggravated Assault:
  18,260
• Property Crime:
  99,572
• Burglary:
  14,953
• Larceny Theft:
  68,315
• Motor Vehicle Theft:
  16,304
• Arson:
  228

• Information About People and Demographics

• Total population of residents
  2,099,451
• White resident population recorded
  1,060,491
• Black or African American resident population recorded
  498,466
• American Indian and Alaska native resident population recorded
  14,997
• Asian resident population recorded
  126,378
• Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander resident population recorded
  1,153
• Hispanic or Latino of any race resident population recorded
  919,668
• Resident population of some other race recorded
  329,436
• Resident population of two or more races recorded
  68,530