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Texas operates one of the largest criminal justice systems in the country, with 254 counties and a massive state prison network. Knowing where to look is the critical first step.
Each Texas county operates its own jail managed by the county sheriff and regulated by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS). County jails hold pre-trial defendants, misdemeanor offenders, and inmates awaiting TDCJ transfer. 234 counties have active jails; 20 contract with neighbors.
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice operates over 100 correctional facilities housing convicted felons. People convicted of felonies with sentences over one year serve time in TDCJ, not county jail. Search the TDCJ Offender Search at tdcj.texas.gov.
Federal crimes result in custody under the Bureau of Prisons. Texas has multiple federal facilities including FMC Fort Worth, FCI Big Spring, and FCI Three Rivers. Search the BOP system at bop.gov/inmateloc for federal inmates in Texas.
Immigration arrests in Texas often result in ICE detention. Texas holds more immigration detainees than any other state. Search the ICE Online Detainee Locator at locator.ice.gov using the person’s A-Number or name.
Not sure which system to search? Start with county jails most arrests result in county booking first.
Once you’ve confirmed someone is in custody, time matters. Here are the four most important things to do immediately.
The booking record shows the bail amount set. In Texas, bail for misdemeanors is often set by schedule at booking. For felonies, bail is set by a magistrate within 48 hours. A licensed Texas bail bondsman can post bail for approximately 10% of the total amount as a non-refundable fee.
Arraignment must occur within 48 hours of arrest in Texas. At arraignment, charges are formally read and bail is confirmed or modified. Missing arraignment means the person stays in custody. Get the exact court location and time from the booking record or by calling the county courthouse.
An attorney present at arraignment can argue for reduced bail and begin case preparation. The first 48 hours after arrest are the most critical window for legal intervention. If cost is a concern, contact the county Public Defender’s office, which provides representation at no cost to those who qualify.
Inmates make outbound calls through the jail phone system. Families must first set up a prepaid account with the jail’s phone provider (GTL/ViaPath, Securus, or ICSolutions). Set this up before the first call to avoid missing it. Some Texas jails also offer video visitation.
Texas’s 254 county jail systems run completely independently. Here’s the fastest path from “I just heard” to confirmed location.
The arrest county determines which jail to search. City police transfer to county jail within a few hours. If unsure, start with the county where the person lives or was last known to be.
Each county page links to their official inmate search system or guides you to the best method for that specific county online roster, phone call, or both.
Booking in Texas takes 4-12 hours. If they were just arrested, wait before searching records won’t appear until booking is complete.
20 Texas counties have no jail and some have no online roster. We check all 254 systems simultaneously. Call we’ll locate them in minutes.
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Search Inmates →Lew Sterrett · Northwest · George Allen · more
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Arraignment schedules, court locations, and case status for every Texas county courthouse.
Not sure if your person is in county jail or TDCJ state prison? We cover both systems.
Armstrong, Kenedy, Loving, and 17 more Texas counties have no active jail. We show you exactly where to search.
Start with the county jail roster for the county where the arrest occurred. Texas county jails update their booking records within 2 to 8 hours. Call our free line at (346) 352-1115 for simultaneous multi-county searching.
Start with the county where the person lives. If not found, check neighboring counties or call us we can search all 254 simultaneously. Also check TDCJ state prison at tdcj.texas.gov, federal BOP at bop.gov/inmateloc, or ICE at locator.ice.gov.
County jails hold people who are awaiting trial, serving misdemeanor sentences, or awaiting TDCJ transfer. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) operates over 100 state prisons for convicted felons serving more than one year. Most arrests result in county booking first.
After booking, a magistrate must appear within 48 hours to set bail and inform the defendant of charges. A licensed Texas bail bondsman charges 10% of the total bail amount (non-refundable) to post the full bond. For a $30,000 bail, the bondsman fee is $3,000.
Yes. As of 2024, 20 of Texas's 254 counties do not operate their own jail. These counties including Armstrong, Kenedy, Loving, and 17 others board their inmates in neighboring county facilities. Our site shows you exactly where to search for each.
Yes. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice maintains a free Offender Search at tdcj.texas.gov. You can search by name or TDCJ number for anyone serving a state prison sentence. Our TDCJ Search page provides a direct link and guidance.
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