City of Houston, Harris County, TX Public Records

• How do I look up cases if I have the date, case number, and offense but don't know which class each violation is considered in?
  The Harris county district clerk has a public search online where you can view dockets and request records and documents. Their records and documents page claims: "All public case information is still available to everyone." You will need to register with the district clerk, which does not cost the public, and you can choose which documents you need to obtain and check out and see the cost per document.
• Where can I find a Marriage Certification?
  Houston spans over three counties Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery). Therefore, it depends on where the marriage was. For one, the Harris county clerk's office has a public search portal for vital records such as marriages, real estate property, DBA, and more. Marriage licenses (certified copies) are only available from the county clerk, and a marriage certification can be obtained from the Texas department of state health services.
• How can I find a copy of my client's issued Certificate of Occupancy?
  A copy (since they can be damaged) of certificates of occupancy should be posted at a conspicuous location. The originals can be found at the management office on the site and should be available for viewing.
• Where can I find my divorce record?
  Houston's divorce cases are filed with the Harris County District clerk. There is a public search of their case files online open to anyone. Go to the district clerk's website; you will find a hyperlink to "Search our records and documents" on the left. Once you're there, there will be tabs for various searches; the first is Civil/Family. You will then see an option to look up their records online. You will need to register, and there's no cost; the new users can register from any page next to the login information.
• Where can I find the value of 3119 Avalon Place?
  The Texas County Appraisal District online services provide details about the property. However, some locations/addresses can't be found using this service. Many other privately owned nongovernment sites will offer the valuation, and you can cross-reference a few to check their accuracy. Comparable areas surrounding the address can be limited to determine the land value per square footage if not listed to be sold.
• Where can I find other than criminal records? What else does a state background check reveal?
  Some companies and entities only provide criminal records and still call them background checks. You are looking at what is contained in a report before ordering is essential. If you use the Texas Department of Public Safety, you will only get criminal records. If you're interested in finding records in addition to criminal history, you can search for yourself or hire a company that offers a more comprehensive check. Marriages and divorces can be requested here. The state's county clerks are the sole providers of certified copies of unions and district clerks for official divorce decrees. Texas courts also show divorces from each county and more.

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:
  28,325
• Murder And Nonnegligent Manslaughter:
  464
• Rape:
  1,173
• Robbery:
  7,729
• Aggravated Assault:
  18,959
• Property Crime:
  96,048
• Burglary:
  14,749
• Larceny Theft:
  65,729
• Motor Vehicle Theft:
  15,570
• Arson:
  465

• 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