Texarkana People Search Records

Texarkana people search records come from Bowie County offices and the city of Texarkana. Texarkana sits on the Texas-Arkansas border in Bowie County, with a population around 37,000 on the Texas side. The city is unique because it straddles two states, but Texas records are handled by Bowie County and Texas courts. Court records, property filings, and vital documents go through the Bowie County Clerk and District Clerk. The city has its own municipal court and police department. This page covers the Texas side and walks through the main sources for finding someone or pulling public records.

Bowie County Records for Texarkana

Bowie County handles most public records for Texarkana, Texas. The County Clerk files property deeds, marriage licenses, birth and death records, and other official documents. The District Clerk manages civil and criminal court case files. Both offices are at the Bowie County Courthouse in New Boston, the county seat, which is about 20 miles west of Texarkana.

You can search Bowie County court records through the Texas Courts portal. This statewide tool covers cases filed in district and county courts across Texas, including Bowie County. For property records, the Bowie County Appraisal District tracks ownership and assessed values. Search by name or address.

Since Texarkana spans two states, make sure you are looking at Texas records. If someone lives on the Arkansas side, their records are in Miller County, Arkansas, not Bowie County. This page only covers the Texas side. Double check which state you need before you start your search.

How to Find People in Texarkana

County records are the first place to check. Court cases, property filings, and vital records for the Texas side of Texarkana go through Bowie County. If the person owns property or has been in a court case on the Texas side, those records are public.

State tools help with broader searches. The Texas DPS criminal history search covers the whole state. A basic name check is free. The TDCJ inmate search shows current and past state prison inmates. The Secretary of State business lookup lists officers and agents for Texas business entities.

Because Texarkana is a border city, you may also want to check Arkansas records. But those are in a different system. For the Texas side, Government Code Chapter 552 gives you the right to request records from any government office. They must respond within 10 business days. Most records are open unless a specific exemption applies.

Voter registration data is another source. The Texas Secretary of State voter lookup shows if someone is registered to vote in Texas and which county they are in. It only covers the Texas side, so if the person is registered in Arkansas, you will need to search there separately.

Texarkana Municipal Court

The Texarkana Municipal Court handles Class C misdemeanors and city ordinance violations. Case types include traffic, parking, code and nuisance, animal, and minor alcohol and tobacco offenses. The court is at 100 N. Stateline Box 1, Texarkana, TX 75501. Phone: (903) 798-3010. Hours are 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday.

The judge is Sherry Jackson. The court clerk is Jean Ann Yeager, who can be reached at yeagerj@txkusa.org. The court hears cases, issues warrants, holds trials on contested matters, and makes decisions on time payment requests and indigent hearings. The judge also performs magistrate duties like holding examining trials and issuing search warrants.

Services include case filing and management, court hearings, emergency protective orders, warrant and magistrate duties, jury services, and payments and records. The court decides on eligibility for defensive driving and community service requests. You can search by citation number or name to view case status and payment info through the online portal.

• Fine payment: online, by phone, in person, or by mail
• Citation dismissal options for certain compliance offenses
• Deferred disposition available for qualifying cases
• Driving safety courses with court approval

If you don't take care of a citation, the court can issue an arrest warrant and send a request to DPS to deny your driver's license renewal. Handle citations before the due date to avoid extra fines and warrants.

Texarkana Police and City Records

The Texarkana Texas Police Department keeps incident reports, arrest records, and accident reports. These are separate from court records. Contact the police department to ask about their records request process. The city also provides access to birth and death records and vital statistics through its website.

For general city records, submit a public information request to the appropriate city department. Under Texas law, they must respond within 10 business days. The city website at texarkanatexas.gov has links to various departments and services including financial transparency data and economic development records.

Property and Vital Records

Property records for the Texas side of Texarkana are filed with the Bowie County Clerk. Deeds, liens, and property transfers are all recorded there. The Bowie County Appraisal District tracks ownership data and assessed values. Both sources help you find who owns property in the area or confirm a person's address.

Vital records are at the county level. Birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage licenses filed in Bowie County are available from the County Clerk. You can also order records from the Texas Vital Statistics office. Marriage records are public in Texas. Birth records have rules about who can request copies.

Legal Help and Resources

The State Bar of Texas has a lawyer search by location and practice area. The Texas Courts website has forms and self-help guides for people handling court matters on their own.

Bowie County People Search

Texarkana is in Bowie County. Court records, property filings, and vital documents are managed at the county level in New Boston. Bowie County does not currently have a dedicated page on this site, but the county offices are accessible directly for records requests.