Welcome to Ector County District Clerk Webpage!

Ector County District Clerk

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Alicia Teran
Chief of Staff and Administration

Tina Ronquillo
Chief of Criminal Court Cases / Grand Jury

Rocio Rodriguez
Chief of Civil, Family, Tax Court Cases
Petit Jury / Archives

Rosie Zamudio-Rangel
Bookkeeper / Asst. Chief of Financials

Amanda Grametbaur
Administrative Assistant

Ector County Seal
300 N Grant Av, Room 301
Odessa, TX 79761
Phone: (432) 498-4290
Fax: (432) 498-4292
District.Clerk@ectorcountytx.gov

PLEASE NOTE:
All Official Court Filings must follow
Texas State Laws and Rules
and cannot be accepted via fax or email.

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
(closed for lunch 12 - 1:00 PM)

Holiday/Special Closures:

MEMORIAL DAY
Closed: Monday, May 27, 2024

INDEPENDENCE DAY
Closed: Thursday, July 4, 2024

District Clerk's Office:

District Clerk Services and Availability
- Please call our office to discuss the best available options to meet your specific needs.
  - Many transactions and requests can be completed via a telephone call, making our services more convenient and accessible to you.
  - The public court records index, court calendars, and other case information is conveniently available through our Public Portal for Local Court Records.
- Court filings may be submitted through eFile Texas and in some cases via the U.S. Mail.
- District Clerk Deputies are available via:
  - Telephone: (432) 498-4290, and
  - Email: District.Clerk@ectorcountytx.gov.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ANNOUNCEMENTS

COVID-19 Operating Plan for Ector County Judiciary (entered 05-27-2020)
Amended Temporary Emergency Order; 70th, 161st, 244th, and 358th Judicial District Courts (entered 08-10-2020)
Temporary Emergency Order Regarding Proceedings Before the 446th Judicial District Court of Ector County, Texas (entered 03-19-2020)
Special Announcements
Record of Support Order Effective 09-01-2021, this form is required with ALL child support orders.
CPRC § 141.006
- Administrative Order to Seal Unredacted Records
List of Defense Attorneys Qualified for Court Appointment in Criminal Cases - Updated 6-27-2023

COURT RECORDS

Information about the Public Portal
Direct Link:Public Portal Website
Helpful Hints, Tips, and Tricks when
registering and using the Public Portal

JURIES

SCHEDULES

FORMS

INFORMATION

E-Filing Rules, Info. & FAQ
NEW Fee Schedule: Civil/Family * -Effective 1-1-2024
List of Excess Proceeds - Updated 4-3-2024

NOTE:
* All fees and costs are set by Texas State Statute
and are not a guarantee that you will prevail (win)
in your lawsuit. The Court Costs and Fees
are for clerical services performed at the time
the amounts are charged.
The District Clerk cannot refund any fees,
regardless of the outcome of your lawsuit.

CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS

Make Payment for
Felony Criminal Court Costs

PLEASE NOTE:
All Official Court Filings must follow
Texas State Laws and Rules
and cannot be accepted via fax or email.

Other Helpful Links:

Child Support Program of the Office of the Attorney General.

Occupational Driver's License Petition and related forms are available through TexasLawHelp.org.

Notice of Self Help Resources

Eleventh Court of Appeals serving Ector County since September 1, 2003.

Eight Court of Appeals serving Ector County prior to September 1, 2003.

Current Monthly Report on Appointments and Approved Fees - February 2024 Report, posted 3-11-2024.

Ector County Texas