Texarkana, Texas Public Records

If you are arrested in the City of Texarkana, Texas, you will be transported to the Bowie County Jail for booking and processing. During booking, officers will record your personal information, take fingerprints and photographs, and log personal belongings. After booking, you may be held pending arraignment before the Bowie District Court. Under Texas law, you have the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney; if you cannot afford legal representation, a public defender will be appointed. Bail may be set at arraignment depending on the charges, your criminal history, and flight risk. Criminal history records are maintained by the Texas Department of Public Safety. The Bowie County Sheriff's Office maintains an online inmate roster at https://offender.tdcj.texas.gov/OffenderSearch/ where you can look up current detainees.

The Texarkana Independent School District (TISD) serves the city of Texarkana, Bowie County, Texas. According to the Texas Education Agency, TISD earned a B rating in the 2019-2020 school year, with an overall score of 87 out of 100. The district's student performance was rated as "Met Standard," with an overall score of 86 out of 100. The district's closing the gaps performance was rated as "Met Standard," with an overall score of 83 out of 100.

According to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting Program, the crime rate in Texarkana, Bowie County, Texas in 2019 was 1,845.7 per 100,000 people. This is higher than the national average of 2,109.9 per 100,000 people. The most common crimes reported in Texarkana were larceny/theft (1,039.2 per 100,000 people), burglary (323.2 per 100,000 people), and motor vehicle theft (90.3 per 100,000 people).

The Texarkana Public Library in Bowie County, Texas provides residents with access to public records and government document resources. Library cardholders can access online databases including genealogy services, historical newspapers, and Texas government records. The reference staff can assist with locating court records, property records, and vital records through the library's online catalog and interlibrary loan network. The library maintains materials on how to submit public records requests under the Texas Public Information Act (Chapter 552, Gov. Code), which governs access to government documents in Texas. The library also offers access to genealogy resources including the Texarkana Texas Archives and Genealogy at https://www.tsl.texas.gov/. Contact the Texarkana Public Library reference desk at (903) for assistance or to confirm hours and services.

The Texarkana, Bowie County, Texas Library is located at 600 W. 3rd Street, Texarkana, TX 75501.

Fingerprinting services for Texarkana, Texas residents are provided at the Texarkana Police Department, which serves Bowie County. Fingerprinting is required for a variety of purposes, including pre-employment background checks, professional licensing (nursing, teaching, law, real estate), volunteer work with children or the elderly, immigration and naturalization applications, firearm purchases, and FBI Identity History Summary requests. To schedule fingerprinting, call the Texarkana Police Department at (903) or visit in person. Bring a valid, government-issued photo ID (driver's license or passport) and any required agency forms. Fingerprint cards are typically forwarded to the Texas Department of Public Safety for processing. For statewide fingerprint-based background checks, visit the Texas Department of Public Safety at https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/crime-records.

To obtain vital records for Texarkana, Bowie County, Texas, you must contact the Bowie County Clerk's Office.

The vital records available from the Bowie County Clerk's Office include birth certificates, death certificates, marriage licenses, and divorce decrees. To obtain any of these records, you must provide a valid photo ID and proof of your relationship to the person whose record you are requesting. You must also pay the applicable fees.