Court records of Kendall County, Texas, are available through several channels. KendallTXCourt.us allows you to search for public information about court cases in the county. Additionally, official records can be viewed through the Kendall County public search portal, directly at the court clerk's office, or on public terminals in the courthouse. The state of Texas does not have a unified database for all court records — each court maintains its own archive, so it is important to know which court to contact.
Kendall Court System & Jurisdictions
Kendall County is small in population but has a full-fledged court structure. The administrative center is the city of Boerne.
District Court (216th Judicial District) handles the most serious cases: felonies, civil lawsuits over $200,000, divorce and child custody cases, as well as real estate matters. The district court judge also has jurisdiction in cases of parental rights termination.
Smaller-scale cases are handled by other courts:
- County Court at Law — Class A and B misdemeanors, civil lawsuits from $200 to $200,000, appeals from Justice Court, probate cases (the judicial process of estate administration)
- Justice of the Peace Court, Precinct 1 and Precinct 2 — small civil claims up to $20,000, eviction cases, traffic violations, issuance of arrest and search warrants
There is no separate family court in the county. Family and custody cases are handled by the District Court. General information about the state court structure can be found on the Texas Judicial Branch website.
Kendall Court Calendar & Upcoming Hearings
To find out which cases are being heard today or during the week, contact the office of the relevant court. District Court and County Court at Law publish hearing schedules through the District Clerk's office.
Steps to check the calendar:
- Determine which court your case belongs to (District Court, County Court at Law, or Justice of the Peace).
- Call or visit the office — the clerk will provide information about the date and time of the hearing.
- Check the official county records search portal — some documents contain information about scheduled dates.
Justice of the Peace Courts usually publish their schedule separately. Call the required precinct to confirm the hearing time.
For state-level cases — such as appeals — the Texas State Law Library offers a guide to searching court records.
How to Get a Copy of a Kendall Court Document
Copies of court documents come in two types: certified and regular. A certified copy has the clerk's seal and confirms the document's authenticity — it is often required for submission to another court or government agency. A regular copy is cheaper and suitable for personal review.
Three ways to obtain a copy:
- In person — visit the District Clerk or County Clerk's office in the courthouse in Boerne. Bring identification and the case number, if known.
- By mail — send a written request specifying the full name of the party, approximate date of the case, type of document, and a check or money order for the appropriate amount.
- Online — through the official county records portal, you can view and download some documents. Not all records are available for download — sealed cases and juvenile cases are closed to public access.
Mailing address for requests:
For County Court at Law records, direct your request to the County Clerk:
Check with the clerk if the required document is available for copying — some cases have restrictions according to Texas law.
Kendall Court Records Fees & Payment
The fee amount is determined by the Texas Local Government Code and may be adjusted by the decision of the county's Commissioners Court. Below are approximate fees — we recommend confirming exact amounts with the office before applying.
| Service | Approximate Cost |
|---|---|
| Name search (per name) | $5.00 |
| Regular copy (per page) | $1.00 |
| Certified copy of a document | $5.00 (first page) + $1.00 for each additional |
| Certificate with court seal | $5.00 |
| Document notarization | $2.00 – $5.00 |
The office accepts payment in cash, money orders, and generally credit or debit cards. A processing fee may be charged for card use. When requesting by mail, include a money order payable to "Kendall County District Clerk" or "Kendall County Clerk" — depending on which court the case belongs to.
If you need information about property taxes in the county, refer to the Texas Comptroller's guide for Kendall County. These records are maintained not by the court, but by the county appraisal district.