In order to access re:SearchTX, you must be registered on either the eFileTexas or re:SearchTX sites. If you already have an eFileTexas account, you can sign into re:SearchTX using the same email address and password. If you don't have an eFileTexas account, you can register for an account on re:SearchTX. A detailed description of the roles that can access re:SearchTX can be found on the JCIT Standards, but here's a quick summary:
| Role | What can the role access? | How far back? |
|---|---|---|
| Judge | All cases and documents | 1/1/2016 |
| Attorney on the Case / SRL | All of their cases and documents except for sealed items | 1/1/2016 |
| Clerk | All cases and documents in their jurisdiction | 1/1/2016 |
| Licensed Attorney | All cases and documents not secured and not restricted, secured by the clerk, or filed as 'contains sensitive information' | 1/1/2016 |
| Registered User | All cases and documents not secured per the JCIT security matrix, secured by the clerk, or filed as 'contains sensitive information' | 11/1/2018 |
What counties or court locations are represented in re:SearchTX?
re:SearchTX contains e-filed cases and documents from all 254 counties in Texas. Justice of the peace cases are currently not in re:SearchTX.
How far back is data available?
Data and documents that were e-filed are in re:SearchTX from 1/1/2016. However, users without the attorney, judge, or clerk role will not be able to see data e-filed before 11/1/2018. Additionally, local courts may choose to integrate their case management systems with re:SearchTX to contribute case data and documents that were not e-filed. In these instances, cases and documents contributed via the local courts could go back decades. The data in each court will vary court-by-court. See the list of completed and upcoming court integrations.
What are the view limits for re:SearchTX?
View Limits for Attorneys / All Firm Access Users:
- Document limit: 200
- Case Details Limit: 100
- Filing Details Limit: 100
View Limits for Parties on Cases:
- Document limit: 200
- Case Details Limit: 100
- Filing Details Limit: 100
View Limits for Registered Users:
- Document limit: 200
- Case Details Limit: 100
- Filing Details Limit: 100
View Limits for Pro Users:
- Document limit: 200
- Case Details Limit: 100
- Filing Details Limit: 100
View Limits for Premium Users:
- Document limit: 200
- Case Details Limit: 100
- Filing Details Limit: 100
What court case types are available?
At this time, re:SearchTX has all case types except for criminal. A detailed set of the case types and documents that are available to non-attorneys can be found on the JCIT Standards.