Hidalgo County District Clerk Office

09/04/2026

The District Clerk's Office will be closed on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. Normal office hours will resume on Tuesday, September 8th. Have a safe and happy Labor Day weekend!

09/03/2026

The Hidalgo County Courthouse will reopen to the public on Friday, September 4th. Temporary entrances have been established for the public/employees while the courthouse’s main entrance remains closed.

COURTHOUSE UPDATE - The Hidalgo County Courthouse will reopen to the public on Friday, September 4. Temporary entrances have been established for the public and county employees while the courthouse’s main entrance remains closed.

After assessing the building and consulting with engineers, county officials have determined that the courthouse can now safely reopen to the public. The damaged main entrance will remain closed while repairs are underway.

Members of the public can access the courthouse property from N. Closner Blvd. or S. 12th Ave. and follow along the walkway on the north side of the courthouse to the temporary entrance on the west side of the building. A map attached to this release has the designated route and access shown in red. The public must enter through the temporary public entrance identified by the red star.

The courthouse will resume regular operating hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. beginning Friday. Court operations and other county services housed within the courthouse will also resume.

For the public’s convenience, the Hidalgo County Clerk’s Office will continue to provide marriage license services at its temporary location at the County Clerk’s Records Management Facility, 317 N. Closner Blvd. in Edinburg. Residents can also use this location to drop off and pick up documents that need to be recorded.

For questions for the County Clerk’s Office call the following numbers:

General County Clerk & Recording Information Line: 956-318-2100
Marriage License Information Line: 956-292-7634

Hidalgo County appreciates the patience and cooperation of employees and the public during this time.

09/01/2026

NEWS RELEASE - Hidalgo County Courthouse to remain closed to the public on Wednesday and Thursday. Our staff will be on site the rest of the week to answer your questions: 956-318-2200

NEWS RELEASE - Hidalgo County Courthouse to remain closed to the public on Wednesday and Thursday

The Hidalgo County Courthouse will remain closed to the public on Wednesday, September 2, and Thursday, September 3, as officials continue to assess damage to the building following a vehicle crash into the courthouse entrance.

After meeting with engineers and reviewing the damage to the building, county officials determined that the courthouse should remain closed to the public until it is deemed safe to reopen.

Members of the judiciary, court staff and county employees will be permitted to enter the courthouse to conduct essential county business during the closure.

Jurors and members of the public who were scheduled to report to the courthouse on Wednesday or Thursday should not report to the building. County officials continue to coordinate with judicial leadership regarding scheduled hearings, jury proceedings and other court operations affected by the closure.

Additional information regarding court and jury schedules will be provided as it becomes available.

09/01/2026

Up and at ‘em! The District Clerk’s Office making it work!

08/31/2026

‼️COURTHOUSE CLOSURE UPDATE‼️

The Hidalgo County Courthouse will remain closed Tuesday, Sept. 1, as officials continue assessing damage caused by Sunday night’s vehicle crash.

Employees, jurors and members of the public scheduled to report to the courthouse should not report unless they receive specific instructions from the appropriate county office or court.

The safety of our employees and the public remains our highest priority.

Additional updates will be provided as information becomes available. The District Clerk’s Office continues to work diligently to process emergency filings in conjunction with our Local Administrative Judge, Courts & IT. Jurors summoned to report on Tuesday are excused.

‼️COURTHOUSE CLOSURE UPDATE‼️

The Hidalgo County Courthouse will remain closed Tuesday, Sept. 1, as officials continue assessing damage caused by Sunday night’s vehicle crash.

Employees, jurors and members of the public scheduled to report to the courthouse should not report unless they receive specific instructions from the appropriate county office or court.

The safety of our employees and the public remains our highest priority.

Additional updates will be provided as information becomes available.

08/31/2026

Courthouse will be closed on Monday. Jurors summoned have been excused:

PRESS RELEASE - Hidalgo County Courthouse Closed Monday Following Vehicle Crash

The Hidalgo County Courthouse will be closed Monday, August 31, after a vehicle crashed into the front entrance of the building, causing extensive damage to the entrance and front doors.

County officials are conducting a preliminary structural assessment of the courthouse and evaluating the extent of the damage. The courthouse will remain closed while officials determine when it will be safe to reopen the building to employees and the public.

County officials are also coordinating with judicial leadership regarding court operations, scheduled hearings and jury proceedings impacted by the closure.

Employees, jurors and members of the public who were scheduled to report to the courthouse Monday should not report to the building. Additional information regarding court and jury schedules will be provided as it becomes available.

The circumstances surrounding the crash are under investigation with the Edinburg Police Department.

Hidalgo County will provide an update on courthouse operations and reopening plans as soon as more information is available.

08/25/2026

FREE DONUTS & DIAPERS BABY SHOWER & HEALTH FAIR!

🍼🍩 **DONUTS & DIAPERS BABY SHOWER & HEALTH FAIR!** 🍩🍼

💗 **¡Futuras mamás y familias, los esperamos!**
**Expecting moms and families, join us!** 💗

✨ Recursos de salud, servicios comunitarios, artículos para bebé y pañales, ¡y mucho más!
✨ Health resources, community services, baby items & diapers, and more!

📅 **August 28, 2026 | 28 de agosto de 2026**
⏰ **9:00 AM – 12:00 PM**
📍 **Hidalgo County Precinct 2 Advancement Center**
1429 S. Tower Rd., Alamo, TX

📞 **¡Llame para registrarse! / Call to register:**
**(956) 784-3505**

🌸 **¡Evento abierto a toda la comunidad!**
**Open to the community!** 🌸

💗🍼 **¡Los esperamos! / We hope to see you there!** 🍼💗

08/25/2026

Our lactation room is conveniently located on the second floor, just outside the Hidalgo County District Clerk’s Office, providing a comfortable and private space for mothers to nurse or pump while visiting the courthouse.

08/17/2026

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