Records by type
| Probate filings | 16,466 |
| Affidavits of heirship | 7,010 |
| Wills filed for record | 5,507 |
| Guardianship | 2,603 |
| Other (death certs, letters, inventory) | 3,554 |
Date range: 1799-12-31 to 2026-01-29
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Use the search box at the top of probate.report to find decedent names, case numbers, or filing types in Houston County. Results include probate court filings, affidavits of heirship, executor's deeds, and wills filed for record.
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Probate filings in Houston County are handled by the County Clerk. Contact information is on the county website.
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Yes. Probate filings are public records under Texas state law (and analogous statutes in every US state), with limited exceptions for sealed estates, juvenile matters, and certain conservatorships.
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