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Background Checks in Texas

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Texas background checks through 19 verified official sources: Texas Background Checks Criminal Records, Texas Birth, Marriage and Death Certificates.

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Criminal history

Texas Most Wanted

Current posting of fugitives and absconders from the Texas Dept. of Public Safety.

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How to run a background check in Texas

  • Criminal history: statewide repository and registry checks, Texas Background Checks Criminal Records and Texas Criminal History Background Check.
  • Court records: case search by name or case number, Texas Court Records and Texas Court Records - Court Records - Guides at Texas State Law Library.
  • Vital records: certified birth, death, marriage and divorce copies, Texas Birth, Marriage and Death Certificates and Texas Death Row.
  • Licenses, businesses and property: professional licenses, business filings, deeds and tax rolls, Texas Online Driver Records Access and Search the Texas Secretary of State.
  • Employment, tenant, credit or insurance decisions: use a consumer reporting agency that follows the FCRA. PublicRecordCenter.com is a directory of official sources, not a consumer reporting agency; your rights are on the Background Check Help page.

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Background Checks in Texas

State
Texas
Official sources
20
Criminal history
9
Bankruptcy
4
Court records
3
Links checked
Sep. 17, 2026

Using these background check sources

Use official government sources whenever you need certified or admissible records. Fees, response times, identity verification, and access rules can vary by agency. For employment, tenant screening, credit, insurance, or other FCRA-covered uses, verify compliance with applicable law and agency rules before relying on any search results.

PublicRecordCenter.com is not a consumer reporting agency under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Records found through these sources may not be used for employment, tenant, credit or insurance decisions; for those use a compliant screening provider, and know your rights on the Background Check Help page.

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Where do I start a Texas background check?

Start with the statewide source listed first on this page, Texas Background Checks Criminal Records, then use the court, vital records and license offices in the cards for the specific record you need. Every link goes to the agency that keeps the record.

Can I use these Texas records for hiring or tenant screening?

Not directly. PublicRecordCenter.com is not a consumer reporting agency under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Employment, tenant, credit and insurance decisions require a compliant screening provider that follows the FCRA and Texas law.

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