To protect court records and documents, provide exceptional service to Fort Bend County residents and the legal community, and support the 240th, 268th, 328th, 387th 400th, 434th, 458th, 501st, 502nd and 505th District Courts with efficiency, integrity, and professionalism.
Vision Statement
To deliver modern, transparent, and efficient court services that support justice, embrace innovation, and reflect the diversity and rapid growth of Fort Bend County.
About the District Clerk's Office
The District Clerk's Office is an integral part of the function of the district courts as provided by Article 5, Section 9 of the Texas Constitution. The district clerk performs the Constitutional duties as registrar, recorder, and custodian of all court pleadings, instruments, and papers that are part of any legal cause of action in any district court.The clerk's office is the nerve center of the district courts, the link between the courts and the people, as well as the heart of a large network that provides vital information to other agencies and offices.
District Clerk | Important Notices
Office Closure
Justice Center - Richmond Office Closure for Staff Development Training: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 (Closing at 4:00 P.M.)
Sienna Annex - Office Closure for Staff Development Training: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 (Closing at 2:30 P.M.)
Office Closure
Please be advised The District Clerk's Office and Passport Office will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026 in Observance of Labor Day.
Notice of Fee Increase
Effective August 1, 2026, the fee for purchasing a money order for passport services is increasing from $2.00 to $3.00.
If you have any questions, please contact the District Clerk's Office at 281-341-4515.
Beverley McGrew Walker,
Fort Bend County District Clerk
re:SearchTX Technical Issues
Please be advised that Re:SearchTX is currently experiencing technical issues, and the service is temporarily unavailable.
Our IT Department in collaboration with Tyler Technologies (Vendor for Re:SearchTX), is actively working to resolve this matter as quickly as possible.
We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. Please contact our office at 281-341-4515 if you have any questions.