About the Webb County District Clerk's Office
Hon. Esther Degollado is the current Webb County District Clerk. The District Clerk is an elected position rooted in the Texas Constitution, with a long history of supporting the district courts. The office maintains court records, manages filings, secures documents, handles registry funds, supports jury administration, and reports to state and local agencies.
The District Clerk supports all four Webb County district courts and the county courts at law for civil, family, and criminal court records. The office is custodian of pleadings and instruments, issues process such as citations and capias, and historically reports thousands of child-support cases handled each year.
Webb County District Clerk
Clerk: Hon. Esther Degollado
1110 Victoria Street, Suite 203
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 523-4268
Fax: (956) 523-5063
districtclerk@webbcountytx.gov
Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
The image below shows the District Clerk's official page.
Visit the Webb County District Clerk page for office contacts and duties.
The page lists the address, email, hours, and a summary of the office's record-keeping duties.
What the District Clerk Does in Webb County
The District Clerk's role in Webb County is wider than people expect. The office files pleadings, manages court records, issues court process, collects fees, and supports court operations. It also handles money paid into court registry accounts and supports jury administration for the district courts.
- Files and indexes pleadings and instruments for the district courts and county courts at law.
- Issues process, including citations and capias, served by the sheriff and constables.
- Maintains civil, family, and criminal court records and securing case files.
- Handles registry funds and court-related financial records.
- Supports jury operations and reports to state and local agencies.
How to Request a Certified Copy
A certified copy is what most agencies, courts, and outside offices accept as proof. The District Clerk handles requests by mail with the search form, in person at the counter, or by phone for guidance. Have the case number, the parties, and the document you want before you start.
- Find the case number, parties, and document type you need.
- Download the District Clerk's search and certified-copy form, or pick it up at the office.
- Mail the form with payment, or bring it to 1110 Victoria Street, Suite 203, Laredo.
- Pay the search fee and any per-page copy and certification fees.
- Pick up the certified copy or wait for mail delivery.
The District Clerk's online resources page links self-help materials, legal research, forms, and legal services. The image below shows that page.
See the District Clerk online resources page for forms and self-help.
It is a useful starting point when you do not know exactly which form fits your filing.
District Clerk Search Form Fields
The District Clerk's written criminal-search form has a clear set of fields. The search covers cases from 1989 to the present, costs $5 per party, and produces a record or no-record result with documentation.
| Field | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Date of Request | Yes | Use today's date. |
| Full Name (subject) | Yes | Person whose record is searched. |
| Date of Birth | Recommended | Helps avoid name mix-ups. |
| Requestor Name | Yes | Who is asking. |
| Phone Number | Yes | For follow-up. |
| Offense before 1989? | Conditional | Check the box and provide the year. |
| Signature | Yes | Requestor signs the form. |
The result is a positive or negative finding as to a criminal case, and instruments associated with a case are an additional charge.
Webb County District Clerk Fees
The District Clerk publishes filing fees and copy fees for the services it provides. The list below covers the items that appear most often in written record requests. The image below shows the District Clerk filing fees page.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Record search (per party) | $5 |
| Copy of a case instrument (per page) | $1 |
| Civil filing fees | See the District Clerk filing fees document |
| Certified copies | Per current fee schedule |
See the District Clerk filing fees page for current civil filing fees.
Confirm any current fee before mailing payment, since the schedule updates from time to time.
Common District Clerk Forms
The District Clerk's site posts forms used most often by self-represented filers and attorneys. The forms cover criminal searches, civil filings, and family-law matters routed through the district courts. Some district courts also post their own forms.
- District Clerk Search Form for criminal record searches.
- Filing Fees document for civil filings.
- Online resources with links to TexasLawHelp and the State Law Library.
Expunction Agency List and Senate Bill 1667
The District Clerk publishes a Webb County expunction page tied to recent legislation. Senate Bill 1667 from the 89th Texas Legislature, effective September 1, 2025, requires the District Clerk to publish a local agency contact list that may be included in expunction orders. Webb County's list is a practical resource when putting together a Chapter 55 expunction order that names the right county, city, and state agencies. The image below shows that page.
See the District Clerk expunctions page for the local agency list.
The county notes that the published list may not be comprehensive, so a careful petitioner cross-checks it with the agencies that actually hold the records they want expunged.
Mail and Online Filings
The District Clerk supports e-filing through eFileTexas for most civil and family matters and accepts mailed filings at 1110 Victoria Street, Suite 203, Laredo, TX 78040. The court-clerk assignments page details deputy clerk roles and clerk assignments for the 49th, 111th, 341st, 406th District Courts and the county courts at law, which helps when a question is tied to a specific court. The District Clerk also posts monthly appointment and fee reports for recent years, which supports research on attorney appointments and county spending.
For mailed search requests, send the completed form and payment by check, money order, or cashier's check. Include a phone number so a deputy clerk can call if a name or date needs to be confirmed. Pick-up requests at the counter usually move faster than mail, and a quick call to the office before driving in can save a trip when a record needs more searching than usual.