As already brought up, tax records are accessible to the public, with many of these being kept by Texas local governments. A great starting point for any research of public tax documents is the internet, with many U.S. community governments maintaining a searchable database of files for the public to access. Imagine you are seeking tax information regarding a particular owner. First, you will need to find out which county the property is situated in, utilizing the local real estate records website, search by either a property address or the homeowner’s name.