How to Search Texas Criminal Records (Start Here)
Don't guess which system to use. Follow this order:
- Court criminal cases: Search the databases below for felony and misdemeanor case records filed in Texas courts.
- Inmate & offender records: Search the state corrections department for current and released inmates.
- Sex offender registry: Search the state sex offender database by name, county, or zip code.
- Arrest records: Contact the county Sheriff or local police department — arrest records are not centralized statewide.
⚠ Key Fact: Each office maintains its own records separately. There is no single database for all Texas criminal records.
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Use the databases below to search Texas criminal records.
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Brazos County | District Court Dockets
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Brazos County 85th, 272nd, and 361st District Court dockets.
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Chambers County Court Records - Criminal
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Register (no charge) with the Chambers County, Texas Clerk of the District Court to search Chambers County, Texas criminal court records.
Collin County Courts | Combined
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Search of combined records of Collin County District, Probate, County Court at Law, and Justice Courts.
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Collin County | Judicial Search
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Collin County warrants, inmates, and criminal case records.
Comal County Court & Inmate Records
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Comal County criminal, Justice of the Peace, jail, and jail bond records.
Dallas County | Court Records
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Dallas County Courts criminal felony and misdemeanor background search (case information) and court documents.
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Denton County | Court & Jail Records
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Denton criminal court case records, inmate records, and jail bond search.
Department of Public Safety Criminal Histories
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Texas Department of Public Safety criminal history records reported by local criminal justice agencies. Account registration and fee required.
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Galveston County | 122nd District Court Dockets
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Galveston County 122nd District Court schedules.
Galveston County | 212th District Court Dockets
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212th District Court of Galveston County daily schedules.
Galveston County | Court Records
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Galveston County Judicial District and County Court records and calendar.
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Grand Prairie Citation/Warrants
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Search the Grand Prairie, Texas Municipal Court system by name, citation/warrant # or driver's license # to find status of citation/warrant, the.
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Inmates
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Texas Department of Criminal Justice database of inmates currently incarcerated in a TDCJ facility.
Inmates | Executed 1923-1973
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Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) list of Offenders executed between 1923 and 1973.
Inmates | Federal Bureau of Prisons
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Federal Bureau of Prisons database including inmates from or incarcerated in Texas.
Inmates | Men on Death Row
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Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) list of men on Death Row.
Inmates | Offenders No Longer on Death Row
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Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) list of Offenders who are no longer on Death Row.
Inmates | Women on Death Row
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Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) list of Women on Death Row.
Jefferson County | Court at Law Records
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Jefferson County Court at Law Class A & B misdemeanor criminal court records from the County Clerk's Office.
Lubbock County Inmates
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Browse the Lubbock County, Texas Sheriff's Office Jail Roster by name or view a printable list of the complete roster.
McLennan County | Court Hearings & Dockets
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McLennan County current dockets and criminal court hearings.
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Tom Green County
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Tom Green County criminal court records, inmates, and jail bond records.
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Travis County | Misdemeanors
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Travis County Clerk of the Court misdemeanor criminal case records.
Williamson County
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Williamson County Courts criminal case records, jail, and jail bond searches.
Wise County | Inmates & Jail Bonds
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Jail and jail bond records from the Wise County Sheriff's Department.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I search Texas criminal records? ▼
Don't guess which system to use. Start with the strategy box at the top of this page — it tells you exactly which Texas criminal record databases to search and in what order. Each office maintains its own records independently.
Is there a single database for all Texas criminal records? ▼
No. There is no single database for all Texas criminal records. Court records, arrest records, inmate records, and sex offender records are each maintained by different offices. Use the databases listed on this page to search the correct system.
Why does my Texas criminal search return no results? ▼
You are almost certainly searching the wrong system. Criminal records in Texas are split across multiple offices. If one database returns nothing, switch to the next system listed on this page.
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