Modern Access to Millions of Court Records
The Travis County Clerk’s Office in Texas needed a better way to present decades of court data to the public. Anchored Web Solutions helped bring that vision to life by transforming an outdated, ASP-based database system into a fully integrated web experience built in PHP and Joomla.
Previously, users accessed court records through a disconnected, legacy application. Anchored Web modernized this experience by building a seamless, on-site search interface for civil, probate, and misdemeanor court records—complete with form mapping, digital queries, and search filters that mirror official internal use. The result: millions of searchable court records accessible directly within the Travis County Clerk website.
Case Study: The Unique Challenge
Bridging Old Infrastructure with New Expectations
The Clerk’s existing records system had deep functionality but was fragmented and inaccessible to users unfamiliar with legacy apps. The project required not just a redesign, but a full replatforming—converting data-driven ASP systems into a Joomla-powered experience while maintaining security, structure, and legal accuracy.
UX/UI Design
Designed a consistent experience across departments, including Probate, Civil, and Misdemeanor record searches.
Web Development
Converted ASP-based systems to PHP and integrated them within Joomla using ChronoConnectivity and custom scripting.
Database Integration
Connected millions of historical court records to the web platform via structured queries and optimized search logic.
Performance Optimization
Streamlined search methods to handle large datasets without compromising response time or stability.
Training & Documentation
Delivered a full administrator guide, helping internal teams manage content, cache, modules, and system updates.
Full Website Migration
Migrated hundreds of pages of content to represent a comprehensive public resource for a large government agency.
The Solution
A Unified Court Records Portal, Built Into the Website
Anchored Web built a fully searchable web-based front end using Joomla, with all administrative tools accessible from the control panel.
- Integrated civil, probate, and misdemeanor records into one searchable interface
- Query builder with dynamic filters based on department-specific search logic
- Back-end configuration accessible via Joomla admin for updates and extensions
- Digital signature tools for confirming record verification and form completion
- Admin training guide delivered for long-term internal support
The Impact
A Court System With A Current Century Feel
By embedding court search functionality directly into the website, TCC gave citizens and clerks a smoother, faster, and more intuitive way to access legal records. Public users no longer need to juggle disconnected systems or legacy platforms—everything is now part of one secure, modern CMS.
The project also improved internal workflows, reduced dependency on older code, and laid a foundation that allows future features to be added within Joomla without touching legacy systems. Anchored Web’s approach didn’t just solve the problem—it created long-term adaptability for Travis County.
