• Texas Criminal Records:
  

  Obtain criminal history records in the state of Texas.

  • Texas Inmates and Offender Information
    Find the location and release information of individuals incarcerated with the Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice.
  • Texas Criminal History Background Check
    Search for felony or misdemeanor criminal charges by requesting records from the Texas state repository.
  • Federal Bureau of Investigation Dallas Office
    Criminal background checks in Texas, bureau records.
  • Texas Criminal History Search for Public Access
    Find information on how to obtain access to, and copies of, Texas criminal records.
  • Texas Sex Offenders Search
    Search the TX Dept. of Public Safety database of registered offenders by name or location.
  • Texas Most Wanted
    Current posting of fugitives and absconders from the Texas Dept. of Public Safety.
  • Texas Public and Criminal Record Expungements
    Information and resources to assist in expunging criminal records state and nationwide.

• Texas Arrest Records
  

  Access arrest records directly from Texas law enforcement agencies individually. Request information of incidents, charges and details from state and local police departments. Records division contact information and requirements to order official reports.

  • Texas Highway Patrol
    Law enforcement, traffic, criminal investigations and more
  • Texas Department of Public Safety
    Texas State Troopers general information
  • Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
    Fishing and boating, hunting and wildlife, state parks, land and water
  • Attorney General of Texas
    Child support, consumer protection, news releases, publications
  • Texas Rangers
    Law enforcement, investigations, reports and more
  • Sheriff Association of Texas
    Contact and general information
  • Texas County Sheriff Arrest Reports
    Directory to county Sheriff offices and reports in Texas.

• Other Texas Popular Public Records Searches

  • Texas Asset Search
    Search government agencies open to the public to find assets of companies, corporations, or individuals.
  • Texas Business & Corporation Search
    Find active and inactive corporations by name from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.
  • Texas Vital Records
    Request birth and death certificates, marriage records and divorce filings in Texas.
  • Texas Death Row
    Information from the Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice about TX death row inmates.
  • Texas DMV Records
    Access online forms from the state DMV to request a drivers license, complete registration and more.
  • Texas Genealogy Records
    Browse state archives, historical records, and online databases, search Texas census records to find info about ancestors, family tree and more.
  • Texas Judgments and Liens
    Find judgments, liens and UCC filings of any individual in Texas.
  • Texas Lawyer Lookup
    Verify an attorney's licensing status with the Texas State Bar.
  • Texas Marriage Search
    Request a copy of a marriage certificates from the Texas Department of State Health Services.
  • Texas Missing Children
    Search Texas missing and exploited kids.
  • Texas Property Records
    Obtain property tax info by contacting the Texas Association of Counties.
  • Texas Unclaimed Property
    Search property and claim status by individual name or business through the Texas State Comptroller.
  • Texas State Archives and Manuscripts
    Search permanent official records of Texas government
  • State of Texas Open Records Policy
    Access to information that is not confidential or otherwise protected
  • Directory of Texas State Agencies
    Contact information, addresses, phone numbers, web site links
  • Office of the Governor of Texas
    News releases and information, contact information
  • Texas District and County Attorneys Association
    Training, publications, case summaries, contact information
  • Texas Public Defender
    Public defender offices in Texas
  • Texas State Taxes
    Taxes and fees, filing and paying, tax resources
  • Texas Elections Division
    Voter and candidate information, election results
  • Texas Emergency Preparedness
    Preparing for a storm,special needs assistance, evacuating to safety
  • Texas Victim Services Division
    Mechanism for crime victim to participate in Criminal Justice System
  • Texas Child Support Division
    Services for parents to obtain or provide support for their children
  • Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
    Search licenses and violations, obtain online renewals, applications
  • Texas Department of Insurance Fraud
    Enforcement of laws relating to fraudulent insurance acts
  • Texas Department of State Health Services
    Family and community health, prevention and preparedness
  • Texas Health and Human Services
    Aging and disability, family and protective, rehabilitative services
  • Texas Mental Health Services
    Mental health and substance abuse services
  • Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
    Preventing child abuse, promoting safety and well-being of children
  • Texas Veterans Commission
    Disability claims, employment, education, and county services
  • Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services
    Goods and services provided, rules and statues governing the agency
  • Texas Education Agency
    Guide, monitor activities, programs related to Texas public education
  • Texas Primary Commercial Airports:
    
    Dallas Ft Worth International Airport
    
    Houston William P. Hobby Airport
    
    San Antonio International Airport
    
    Austin Bergstrom International Airport
  • Texas Location Search, Reports and Publication
    Texas work force, business climate and business economic research.
  • Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
    Cleanups, emergency response, recycling, preventing pollution
  • Texas Economic Development Council
    Development of economic and employment opportunities
  • Texas Geographic Information Systems
    Download certified GIS layers and associated metadata
  • Texas Association of Business
    Improve Texas business climate, make the state's economy strong
  • State Bar of Texas Grievance and Ethics Information
    Find a lawyer and view his or her disciplinary history.
  • Texas U.S. Census
    State population demographics
  • Texas Department of Criminal Justice Corrections Institutions
    Confinement of adult felony and State Jail felony offenders
  • Community Supervision and Corrections Department
    Supervise, rehabilitate offenders sentenced to community supervision
  • Texas Juvenile Probation Commission
    Supports, enhances juvenile probation services throughout the state
  • Texas Department of Criminal Justice Parole Division
    Supervises offenders released from prison into Texas communities

• State of Texas Courts

  Texas two highest courts are the the State Supreme Court and the Court of Criminal Appeals followed by the Court of Appeals which in turn serve to hear cases from the general jurisdiction county and district courts. Various services are offered by the state's judicial system providing document searches, opinions, briefs, arguments, orders, case submissions and schedules.

  • Texas Civil and Criminal Cases
    Texas Courts Online
  • Texas County Courts
    Constitutional County Courts. County Courts at Law. County Court Addresses and Web sites.
  • Texas Supreme Court
    Court of last resort for civil matters in the State of Texas
  • Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
    Texas' highest court for criminal cases, all death penalty cases
  • Texas Courts of Appeal
    Civil and criminal cases appealed from district or county courts
  • Texas Trial Courts
    Find felony criminal, divorce cases; land title cases in district, county and justice courts.
  • Texas Federal Courts: Northern Western Eastern
    
  • Texas Children's and Specialty Courts
    Child support, protection and other specialty court programs.
  • Texas Justice of the Peace Courts
    Misdemeanor criminal cases, minor civil matters, small claims court
  • Texas Municipal Courts
    Texas municipal court directory.
  • Texas Bankruptcy Records Search
    Conduct a bankruptcy search through public records to find individual or corporate bankruptcy filings.
  • Texas Courts Juror Information
    Jury service in Texas
  • Texas Court Publications and Forms
    Model forms, self help legal forms and information
  • Texas State Law Library
    Legal research needs of Court of Criminal Appeals, Supreme Court

What is the process for someone who is arrested in Texas to go through the jail and court system?

If you get arrested in Texas, you would go to the local county jail. The address of the jail will depend on the county you are arrested in. You would then go to court in the county in which you were arrested. The address of the court will also depend on the county.

What publicly accessible records can be obtained from the Texas Library?

You can find public records in Texas libraries. Many libraries in Texas have access to public records databases, such as the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, which provides access to a variety of public records, including birth and death certificates, marriage and divorce records, and property records. Additionally, many local libraries have access to databases that provide access to public records.

What are the requirements for obtaining vital records from Texas, and what information is provided in the records?

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is responsible for issuing vital records in the state of Texas. To obtain a vital record, you must submit a completed application form, along with the required fee, to the DSHS. The vital records available from the DSHS include birth certificates, death certificates, marriage licenses, divorce decrees, and adoption records. Each record includes the name of the person, date of birth or death, place of birth or death, and other relevant information. Depending on the type of record, the address of the person may also be included.

Where is the best place to locate police reports in Texas?

Police reports in Texas can be obtained from the local police department or sheriff's office that handled the incident. You can also find police reports online through the Texas Department of Public Safety's website.

What information is typically included in a Texas background check?

A Texas background check typically includes a search of criminal records, including felony and misdemeanor convictions, as well as sex offender registry information. Depending on the type of background check, it may also include a search of public records, such as civil court records, driving records, and financial records.