Texarkana Arkansas Public Records

Texarkana public records on the Arkansas side are held by Miller County and by the city government, which is shared between Arkansas and Texas. This page covers only the Arkansas side of Texarkana, where court records, property records, and arrest records fall under Miller County jurisdiction. The Texarkana city government operates jointly across the state line, so the city clerk, police department, and municipal court serve residents on both sides. This guide explains where to find public records for the Arkansas side of Texarkana and how to contact the right offices.

Texarkana City Clerk Records

The Texarkana City Clerk is Shirley J. Thomas. City Hall is at 220 Texas Boulevard, Texarkana, AR 71854. Phone: (870) 779-4991. Fax: (870) 779-4955. Email: cityclerk@txkusa.org. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The full city website is at www.txkusa.org.

Texarkana operates as a consolidated city government that straddles the Arkansas-Texas state line. The city clerk serves residents on both sides of the line and maintains official city records including ordinances, resolutions, meeting minutes, budget documents, and financial records. Records covering city government actions -- not court cases or county records -- are kept here.

FOIA requests for city records can be submitted in person at City Hall, by mail, or by email to the City Clerk. For court cases, property records, and arrest records on the Arkansas side, those are held by Miller County offices in Texarkana. Use the Miller County public records page to find the right county office.

Note: Under Arkansas Code 25-19-105, Arkansas government agencies must respond to public records requests within three business days.

Miller County Court Records for Texarkana

Court records for matters filed on the Arkansas side of Texarkana are maintained by the Miller County Circuit Clerk. Miller County handles all circuit court filings for Texarkana, Arkansas, including civil cases, criminal cases, domestic relations, and juvenile court. For the Miller County Circuit Clerk's address, phone, and hours, visit the Miller County public records page.

The circuit clerk records land documents for Miller County, including deeds, mortgages, liens, and plats. These records cover all property on the Arkansas side of Texarkana. Court case records are searchable at no cost through Arkansas CourtConnect. You can search by party name or case number to find Texarkana Arkansas cases filed in Miller County Circuit Court.

Keep in mind that Texas-side Texarkana cases are in Bowie County, Texas and appear in the Texas court system, not in Arkansas CourtConnect.

Texarkana Police Department and Arrest Records

The Texarkana Police Department serves both the Arkansas and Texas sides of the city. The department is at 220 Texas Boulevard, Texarkana, AR 71854. Non-emergency phone: (870) 798-3131. For emergencies, call 911. The department website is at www.txkusa.org.

The screenshot below shows the Texarkana Arkansas Police records portal, where you can search for police department records on the Arkansas side of Texarkana.

The Texarkana Arkansas police records page provides a starting point for searching incident and arrest records specific to the Arkansas side of the city.

Arrest records and incident reports are public under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act for the Arkansas side of Texarkana. Submit requests in person, by mail, or through the online portal linked above. For incidents on the Texas side, those records fall under Texas public records law and the Texarkana Texas Police Department.

For statewide criminal history, the Arkansas Crime Information Center (ACIC) processes background checks through licensed providers. For state prison inmate searches, use the Arkansas Department of Corrections inmate search.

Texarkana Municipal Court Records

The Texarkana Municipal Court handles local ordinance violations, minor traffic matters, and misdemeanor cases within the city. The court is at 220 Texas Boulevard, Texarkana, AR 71854. Phone: (870) 779-4991. The court page is at www.txkusa.org.

Municipal court records cover city ordinance violations and local traffic cases on the Arkansas side. These records are separate from circuit court records and are not always in Arkansas CourtConnect. For municipal court information, contact the court directly. For circuit-level cases involving Texarkana Arkansas residents, search Arkansas CourtConnect for Miller County filings.

Note: The Texarkana municipal court system serves both Arkansas and Texas residents, but Arkansas records fall under Arkansas public records law and Miller County jurisdiction for circuit-level matters.

Property Records for Texarkana Arkansas

Property records for the Arkansas side of Texarkana are maintained by Miller County. The Miller County Assessor holds ownership data, assessed values, parcel maps, and tax history for all properties in the Arkansas portion of the city. The Miller County Circuit Clerk records deeds, mortgages, and other land instruments. Both sets of records are public and available by request.

For full details on property record access and Miller County office contact information, see the Miller County public records page. Property data is also searchable at no cost through the ARCountyData.com portal for Miller County. The Arkansas Secretary of State maintains business entity records for Arkansas-registered businesses.

Online Tools for Texarkana Arkansas Records

Free tools let you search Texarkana Arkansas public records from anywhere. Arkansas CourtConnect covers all circuit court case data for Miller County and the rest of Arkansas. Search by name or case number. The system covers most active filings and many historical cases.

The Texarkana Arkansas police records portal lets you search for police department records online. For criminal history reports, the Arkansas Crime Information Center handles authorized background checks. For vital records like birth and death certificates, contact the Arkansas Department of Health.

FOIA requests for Arkansas city records go to the City Clerk at 220 Texas Boulevard. Requests for Miller County records go to the appropriate county office in writing. The county must respond within three business days under Arkansas law.

Vital Records for Texarkana Arkansas Residents

Birth and death certificates for Texarkana Arkansas residents are maintained by the Arkansas Department of Health, not by the city or Miller County. Apply online, by mail, or in person at an Arkansas Department of Health office. You will need valid ID and will pay a copy fee. For events on the Texas side of Texarkana, contact the Texas Department of State Health Services instead.

Marriage licenses for Arkansas-side Texarkana residents are issued by the Miller County Clerk. Divorce records are held by the Miller County Circuit Clerk as domestic relations case files. Request a certified copy of a divorce decree by written request to the circuit clerk. Search for Miller County divorce and family court cases at no cost through Arkansas CourtConnect. Probate records for Arkansas-side Texarkana residents -- estate filings, guardianship cases -- are held by the Miller County Clerk. Adoption records are sealed under Arkansas law.

For business entity records and UCC filings for Arkansas-registered businesses in Texarkana, the Arkansas Secretary of State online database is free to search. Texas-side business records are maintained separately by the Texas Secretary of State.

County Records for Texarkana

The Arkansas side of Texarkana is served by Miller County for all court, property, and county-level record functions.

• Miller County Public Records