Houston County TX Arrest Records Search | Jail & Court
Houston County, Texas · Crockett jail, Sheriff, misdemeanor and felony court guide
Trace a Houston County Booking From the Jail Roster to the Court Result
This page covers Houston County in Crockett—not Houston or Harris County. Start with the county’s inmate list, save the booking identifiers and then search the correct misdemeanor or felony clerk.
You will also find the Sheriff records-request process, Crockett Police routing, bond checks, inmate-service preparation, appointed-counsel steps, victim help, Texas DPS history searches and record-relief guidance.
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Arrest is not conviction. A jail charge is an allegation entered during arrest or intake. The prosecutor may decline, replace or amend it, and each court charge may end differently.
Correct county
Houston County seat: Crockett, Texas.
Current custody
Search by name, booking number or inmate number.
Misdemeanors
County Clerk and County Court at Law.
Felonies
District Clerk and District Courts.
Official review
Procedures checked July 31, 2026.
Which Houston County record solves the problem?
HOUSTON COUNTY JAIL
Is the person held now?
Search current inmates, booking number, inmate number, charges and custody information.
Best first step for an arrest that happened recently.
ARRESTING AGENCY
What did the officer report?
Request the incident report, arrest report, probable-cause narrative and releasable supplements.
Use the Sheriff, Crockett Police or other agency that created the report.
COUNTY CLERK
Was it a misdemeanor?
Class A and B misdemeanors and Class C appeals are filed through the County Clerk.
Criminal deputy: courthouse extension 242.
DISTRICT CLERK
Was it a felony?
The District Clerk maintains Houston County felony cases and related criminal documents.
District Clerk: courthouse extension 235.
Reliable sequence: Find the inmate, save the booking and inmate numbers, identify the arresting agency, choose the correct clerk and locate the final disposition.
How to search current Houston County jail inmates
Open the official Houston County inmate list
Confirm that the page says Houston County, Texas and references the Crockett courthouse.
Open the official current-inmate search
Select the search method
The county permits searches by name, booking number or inmate number.
Begin with the last name
A surname-first search avoids excluding the record because of a middle name, suffix or spelling variation.
Add the first name gradually
Add more information only when the initial search returns too many people.
Use the booking number when known
This is safer than relying on a common name.
Open every plausible result
Compare the booking date, charge, bond, inmate number and known arrest timeline.
Save the official identifiers
Record the booking number, inmate number, charge description and case or warrant reference.
Identify the arresting agency
The agency controls the incident or arrest report even when the person is housed by the Sheriff.
Choose the correct criminal clerk
Use the County Clerk for Class A and B misdemeanors and the District Clerk for felonies.
Locate the final disposition
The court record determines whether a count is pending, dismissed, reduced, pleaded or resulted in conviction.
Understand the fields in a Houston County inmate result
| Field | What it identifies | What it does not prove | Next action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inmate number | The person inside the Houston County jail system. | The final court outcome. | Use it for jail questions and inmate services. |
| Booking number | One arrest and jail-intake event. | That every allegation became a filed charge. | Use it in Sheriff records requests. |
| Booking date | When jail processing began. | The exact date of the alleged offense. | Compare it with the police-report date. |
| Charge | An allegation entered at arrest or intake. | The final prosecutor-filed charge or guilt. | Read the County or District Clerk case. |
| Bond amount | A monetary release entry connected to a charge. | Payment clears every warrant or hold. | Confirm every active charge with the jail. |
| Hold or detainer | Another court or agency may control release. | The local bond amount is enough for release. | Ask which agency owns the hold. |
| Release status | Whether the custody event has ended. | Dismissal, acquittal or innocence. | Check the final court disposition. |
| Mugshot | A photograph connected to booking. | Identity by itself or criminal responsibility. | Match the date of birth and official numbers. |
Confirm the right person before using the result
Full first and last name match
Middle name, suffix or alias is consistent
Date of birth or age matches
Booking date matches the known incident
Arresting agency matches the location
Booking or inmate number matches another record
Court case follows the same arrest
Charge and incident timeline are consistent
Minimum rule: Match at least two independent identifiers before sending money, publishing an allegation or treating a result as belonging to a specific person.
Why a Houston County arrest may not appear
Intake is still underway
Identification, fingerprints, medical screening and data entry can delay a new booking.
The person was released
The county page is a current-inmate list and may not display an older custody event.
The name is recorded differently
Try the surname alone, former name, maiden name, suffix or alternate spelling.
The arrest happened outside Houston County
Search where the person was taken into custody, not only the home address.
The person was transferred
Check another county, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or federal custody.
The case is not online yet
Prosecutor review, court filing and clerk indexing may occur after booking.
The search is too narrow
Remove the middle name or exact-date filter and search again.
The record is restricted
Juvenile, expunged, nondisclosed or otherwise confidential information may not appear.
Missing-booking call script
I am trying to confirm the custody or booking status of [full legal name], date of birth [date]. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency]. Can you confirm whether the person is being booked, currently held, released, transferred or listed under another name, inmate number or booking number?
Follow the Houston County arrest from booking to disposition
Law-enforcement incident
The Sheriff, Crockett Police, state officer or another agency creates the incident and arrest records.
Houston County booking
The jail records identity, fingerprints, property, allegations, bond information and holds.
Magistration
A magistrate addresses rights, probable cause, bond and the request for appointed counsel.
Prosecutor review
The County Attorney generally handles eligible misdemeanor prosecution; the District Attorney handles felony prosecution.
Misdemeanor or felony filing
Class A and B misdemeanor records go through the County Clerk, while felony records go through the District Clerk.
Court proceedings
The case can include arraignment, settings, discovery, motions, plea negotiations or trial.
Disposition
Each charge may end through dismissal, acquittal, plea, conviction or another court order.
Correction or record relief
An inaccurate record may be corrected, while an eligible record may qualify for expunction or nondisclosure.
Which office maintains each Houston County record?
| Record needed | Likely custodian | What to provide | Common mistake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current inmate and booking | Houston County Sheriff and Jail | Name, birth date, inmate number and booking number. | Searching Harris County because the name contains Houston. |
| Sheriff arrest report | Houston County Sheriff | Incident date, location, name, report number and booking number. | Requesting the officer narrative from the court clerk. |
| Crockett Police report | City of Crockett through the City Secretary | Date, location, report number and involved names. | Sending an oral request or asking the Sheriff for a city report. |
| Class A or B misdemeanor | Houston County Clerk | Defendant name, case number and approximate filing date. | Calling the District Clerk for a county misdemeanor. |
| Felony case | Houston County District Clerk | Defendant name, case number and approximate filing date. | Assuming the inmate charge is the filed indictment. |
| Statewide Texas history | Texas Department of Public Safety | Accurate name, birth date and other permitted identifiers. | Treating a name match as fingerprint-confirmed identity. |
Request a Houston County Sheriff arrest report
Houston County Sheriff’s Office
700A South 4th Street
Crockett, TX 75835
Phone: 936-544-2862
Fax: 936-544-8061
Email: hcso@co.houston.tx.us
700A South 4th Street
Crockett, TX 75835
Phone: 936-544-2862
Fax: 936-544-8061
Email: hcso@co.houston.tx.us
Confirm the Sheriff made the arrest or created the record
Use the agency field in the inmate or court result.
Name the exact document
Request the incident report, arrest report, probable-cause statement or identified supplement.
Provide the identifying details
Include the legal name, incident date, location, booking number, inmate number and court case number.
Ask for electronic delivery
Electronic delivery may reduce copying and mailing delay.
Set a cost limit
Request written approval before processing exceeds a stated amount.
Submit by email, mail or hand delivery
Email the final written request or deliver it to the Sheriff’s Crockett address.
Email the Sheriff records request
Copy-ready Sheriff request
Under the Texas Public Information Act, I request an electronic copy of the releasable incident report, arrest report, probable-cause statement and releasable supplements concerning [full legal name] for the incident on or about [date] at [location]. Known identifiers are Houston County booking number [number], inmate number [number], agency report number [number] and court case number [number]. Please provide a written cost estimate before processing if the total will exceed $[amount].
Request a city arrest report through the City Secretary
Crockett Police Department
200 North 5th Street
Crockett, TX 75835
Police: 936-544-2021
City Hall: 936-544-5156
200 North 5th Street
Crockett, TX 75835
Police: 936-544-2021
City Hall: 936-544-5156
The City of Crockett does not accept oral public-information requests. The request must be written, signed and detailed enough to locate existing records.
Confirm Crockett Police created the report
Do not use the city process for a Sheriff or state-police report.
Ask for an existing document
The city is not required to create new information, answer legal questions or perform research.
Describe the record precisely
Include the report number, date, location, offense type and involved names.
Choose inspection or copies
State whether you want to review the record or receive electronic or paper copies.
Respond to clarification requests
An unclear or overly broad request can delay processing.
Submit the final city request
Use the official Crockett public-information page and its current form.
Open the Crockett public-record request
Search Houston County criminal court records online
Open the LGS Online Records Search
Houston County links this service from both the County Clerk and District Clerk pages.
Open Houston County online court records
Use Guest Login for an initial search
Guest access allows users to view available index information and image previews.
Create an account only when documents are needed
Registration requires access to a valid email address.
Select Houston County
Do not select Harris County or another county with a Houston-related name.
Select the correct office
Choose County Clerk for misdemeanor records or District Clerk for felony records.
Select the criminal record type
The record types shown depend on what that elected office has made available online.
Search by last name or case number
Start broad and add the first name or date range if the result list is too large.
Open More Information
Review the case details before paying for an image.
Preview an available image
Confirm the case number and document title before adding it to the cart.
Purchase only the document needed
Registered users can purchase available images. The system currently applies a mandatory 30-cent transaction fee to purchases.
Subscription rule: Searching is free. The county’s LGS guide states that a registered user may purchase five images before a subscription is required. Subscription pricing varies by county office.
Search Class A and B misdemeanor cases
Houston County Clerk
Houston County Courthouse, Suite D
401 East Houston Avenue
Crockett, TX 75835
Phone: 936-544-3255
Criminal deputy: extension 242
General hours: 8:15 a.m.–4:15 p.m.
Filing hours Friday: 8:15 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Houston County Courthouse, Suite D
401 East Houston Avenue
Crockett, TX 75835
Phone: 936-544-3255
Criminal deputy: extension 242
General hours: 8:15 a.m.–4:15 p.m.
Filing hours Friday: 8:15 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Confirm the offense level
Class A and Class B misdemeanors and Class C appeals fall within the County Court at Law’s criminal jurisdiction.
Search the County Clerk office in LGS
Use the defendant’s legal name or the case number.
Review every listed count
One arrest may create several misdemeanor charges with different dispositions.
Locate the disposition
Look for pending, dismissed, acquitted, deferred, pleaded or convicted status.
Contact the criminal deputy when an image is unavailable
Ask for the exact document and whether an ordinary or certified copy is needed.
Houston County Court at Law
Courthouse, Suite H, second floor
401 East Houston Avenue
Crockett, TX 75835
Phone: 936-544-3255, extension 230
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Courthouse, Suite H, second floor
401 East Houston Avenue
Crockett, TX 75835
Phone: 936-544-3255, extension 230
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Search indictments, felony dockets and judgments
Houston County District Clerk
Houston County Courthouse, Suite E
401 East Houston Avenue
Crockett, TX 75835
Phone: 936-544-3255, extension 235
Fax: 936-544-9523
Email: Districtclerk@co.houston.tx.us
Houston County Courthouse, Suite E
401 East Houston Avenue
Crockett, TX 75835
Phone: 936-544-3255, extension 235
Fax: 936-544-9523
Email: Districtclerk@co.houston.tx.us
Search the District Clerk office in LGS
Use the felony case number when it appears in the booking or another court document.
Locate the indictment or information
This establishes the felony charge formally filed in court.
Check amended charges
A later indictment, reindictment or court order may change the original allegation.
Read warrant and commitment entries in order
The District Clerk prepares warrants and commitment documents in criminal matters.
Locate the judgment and sentence
A booking page cannot substitute for the signed court judgment.
Order certified proof when required
Ask the District Clerk for the precise judgment, dismissal or disposition document.
3rd District Court
Serves Anderson, Henderson and Houston Counties.
Houston County coordinator: courthouse extension 205.
349th District Court
Also hears Houston County district-level proceedings.
Confirm the assigned court from the case record before contacting staff.
Choose the document that proves the answer
| Question | Document to request | What it confirms |
|---|---|---|
| What charge was filed? | Complaint, information or indictment | The prosecutor-filed offense rather than the booking allegation. |
| Was the case dismissed? | Dismissal order or docket disposition | Which charge was dismissed and when. |
| Was the person convicted? | Judgment | The offense, plea or verdict and judgment result. |
| What sentence was imposed? | Judgment and sentence or supervision order | Custody, probation, fine and other conditions. |
| Was the warrant cleared? | Warrant-return, recall or quash entry | Later action after the warrant was issued. |
| Was the record restricted? | Expunction or nondisclosure order | The scope and date of the legal restriction. |
Copy-ready Clerk request
I request an electronic copy of [exact document] in State of Texas v. [defendant], Houston County case number [number]. Please confirm the page count, ordinary-copy cost and certified-copy cost before processing. If the document is unavailable online, please provide the procedure for obtaining it from the clerk’s office.
Check a Houston County warrant safely
Houston County does not publish a single guaranteed real-time public warrant list on its main county site. Verify a possible warrant through the newest court record and the responsible law-enforcement agency.
Identify the possible case
Use the case number, citation, booking or prior court notice.
Choose the correct clerk
Search the County Clerk for a misdemeanor or District Clerk for a felony.
Read the docket chronologically
Look for issuance, service, return, recall, cancellation or quashing.
Check the newest entry
An older warrant-issued line may no longer represent current status.
Confirm directly
Contact the court or Sheriff using independently verified contact information.
Use a lawyer when the warrant concerns you
Counsel can explain appearance, surrender and bond options.
Scam warning: Do not pay an unexpected warrant demand through gift cards, cryptocurrency, QR codes or text-message links.
Confirm every charge and hold before posting bond
Verify the inmate and booking number
Do not discuss payment using only a matching name.
List every active charge
Record the bond or release condition shown for each charge.
Ask about every hold
Another county, state, federal agency or court may control release.
Confirm the latest judicial order
The bond amount can change after magistration or another hearing.
Ask which bond method is permitted
Confirm whether the case allows cash, surety, personal bond or another release method.
Ask where payment must be completed
Do not assume money should be paid through an unsolicited website or caller.
Verify a private bond company
Obtain the premium, collateral, missed-court and collateral-release terms in writing.
Keep all proof
Save the signed agreement, payment receipt and booking information.
Allow release processing
Staff must verify documents, clear holds and return property before release.
Bond-confirmation call script
I am calling about [full legal name], booking number [number] and inmate number [number]. Please confirm every active charge, the current bond or release condition for each charge, every outside hold, accepted payment methods and whether additional court approval is required.
Confirm the current visit schedule before traveling
Houston County’s official website does not publish a stable public visitation schedule on the Sheriff’s main page. Call the jail before registering with a provider, paying a fee or driving to Crockett.
Confirm current custody
Recheck the inmate list immediately before scheduling.
Ask whether visits are onsite, remote video or both
Provider and facility procedures can change.
Ask for the inmate’s eligible day and time
Housing, classification and disciplinary status can affect scheduling.
Ask whether advance registration is required
Confirm the exact official provider and website before creating an account.
Ask whether the inmate must approve visitors
Some facilities require an authorized visitor list.
Confirm visitor identification
Ask which original government-issued photo IDs are accepted.
Ask about minors
Confirm birth-certificate, guardian-consent and adult-supervision requirements.
Ask about fees and refund rules
Confirm whether onsite visits are free and whether remote fees are refundable after cancellation.
Arrive early
Allow time for identification, warrant screening and security checks.
Visitor preparation checklist
Original government-issued photo ID
Confirmed appointment or eligible visit time
Correct inmate name and number
Required minor documents
Conservative, non-revealing clothing
No phone, camera or smartwatch
No food, tobacco, weapons or contraband
Current custody confirmed before travel
Use Houston County’s current mail policy before sending anything
The Sheriff publishes a dedicated 2024 Inmate Mail and Correspondence Procedures document. Use that county document—not an address copied from an unofficial jail directory—because scanning providers and mailing addresses can change.
Open the official Sheriff mail policy
Use the document linked on the Houston County Sheriff page.
Open the official inmate-mail procedures
Copy the current mailing address exactly
Do not substitute the Sheriff’s street address unless the policy specifically instructs you to use it.
Use the inmate’s booking name
Copy the spelling from the official inmate list.
Add the inmate or booking number
Missing identifiers can delay, reject or misroute mail.
Write the sender’s complete return address
Use a real name and deliverable address.
Check the allowed-content list
Do not assume greeting cards, photographs, books, envelopes, stamps or printed internet material are accepted.
Separate legal mail
Attorneys should follow the policy’s legal-mail identification and delivery requirements.
Do not place money inside personal mail
Confirm the current approved inmate-account process with the jail.
Do not rely on third-party mailing addresses. Several unofficial jail directories publish conflicting Houston County addresses. The Sheriff’s current policy controls.
Confirm the current provider before creating an account
The Houston County official site does not identify a stable public telephone, video or commissary provider on its main Sheriff page. Providers and fees can change without the inmate roster changing.
Verify the inmate and number
Use the official county inmate list.
Call the jail for the current provider
Ask for the exact company name and official website.
Ask which account type is needed
Telephone, messaging, video and commissary may require separate balances.
Review every fee
Check deposit fees, call rates, video rates, refund rules and account expiration.
Confirm the inmate number before paying
A payment to the wrong person may be difficult to reverse.
Use only an official provider confirmed by the jail
Do not use an advertisement placed above an inmate-search result.
Keep the transaction confirmation
Save the provider name, date, amount, inmate information and confirmation number.
Provider-confirmation call script
I am calling about [full legal name], inmate number [number]. Please confirm the current approved companies for telephone calls, remote video, electronic messages, commissary deposits and care packages. Please also confirm whether a lobby kiosk is available and whether any service uses a separate inmate identifier.
Request an appointed lawyer through Houston County’s indigent-defense process
Houston County uses a court-appointed attorney system rather than a separately listed county public-defender office.
Request counsel during magistration
Clearly tell the magistrate that appointed counsel is requested.
Complete the affidavit of indigence
Provide accurate income, benefits, assets, debts, household and expense information.
Do not waive counsel without understanding the effect
A waiver can affect important pretrial rights.
Ask whether the request was transmitted
Houston County’s published plan states that a magistration request should be sent to the indigent-defense coordinator within 24 hours.
Track the three-working-day appointment period
The published county plan states that counsel should be appointed within three working days when the applicant is found indigent.
Submit a request before the first appearance when needed
Forms may be submitted to the Houston County Indigent Defense Coordinator at 401 East Houston Avenue, Crockett, Texas 75835.
Tell counsel about urgent issues
Discuss upcoming court, evidence preservation, immigration consequences, medical needs and bond.
For an out-of-county warrant, the magistrate should help transmit the request for counsel to the county that issued the warrant.
Find and verify a Texas criminal-defense lawyer
Private criminal lawyer
- Confirm the lawyer has an active Texas license.
- Ask who will personally handle hearings and trial.
- Request the full fee agreement in writing.
- Ask whether bond, motions, trial and appeal are included.
- Keep signed agreements and receipts.
State Bar referral
The statewide Lawyer Referral and Information Service serves Houston County.
An initial consultation of up to 30 minutes costs no more than $20.
Phone: 800-252-9690
Lone Star Legal Aid – nearby civil legal-aid office
414 East Pilar Street
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
Phone: 936-560-1455
414 East Pilar Street
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
Phone: 936-560-1455
Lone Star Legal Aid generally handles qualifying civil legal problems. It is not a replacement for appointed criminal-defense counsel.
Follow the case and receive custody-status alerts
County Attorney victim coordinator
Kristen Wells
936-544-3255, extension 207
Useful for eligible misdemeanor-stage victim assistance.
District Attorney victim coordinator
Contact the District Attorney at extension 245.
Useful for felony prosecution-stage questions and referrals.
Texas IVSS-Counties
Provides offender custody-status notifications and resource information.
Have the report and case numbers ready
These numbers help staff identify the correct matter.
Contact the correct prosecutor
Use the County Attorney for the relevant misdemeanor matter or District Attorney for a felony.
Ask about court notifications
Request help tracking settings, plea, disposition and sentencing.
Register with IVSS
Texas moved county victim notifications from VINE to IVSS-Counties effective September 1, 2025.
Register for Texas custody notifications
Review Crime Victims’ Compensation
Eligible violent-crime victims may receive help with medical bills, counseling, lost wages and other covered costs.
Review Texas victim compensation
Houston County District Attorney
401 East Houston Avenue, Suite C
Crockett, TX 75835
Phone: 936-544-3255, extension 245
Email: DA@CO.HOUSTON.TX.US
401 East Houston Avenue, Suite C
Crockett, TX 75835
Phone: 936-544-3255, extension 245
Email: DA@CO.HOUSTON.TX.US
Houston County Attorney
401 East Houston Avenue, Suite G, second floor
Crockett, TX 75835
Phone: 936-544-3255, extension 270
401 East Houston Avenue, Suite G, second floor
Crockett, TX 75835
Phone: 936-544-3255, extension 270
Use Texas DPS when a county search is too narrow
A Houston County search covers local jail or court activity. The Texas DPS public Criminal History Name Search covers public Texas conviction and deferred-adjudication information reported to the state system.
| Item | Current rule | Important limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Search credit | $1 per search | A credit is used even when no match is returned. |
| Credit-card purchase | 2.25% per credit plus a $0.25 transaction fee | The added charge applies when credits are purchased by card. |
| Name search | Uses names, date of birth and Soundex matching | Can produce a same-name result or miss a record. |
| Fingerprint confirmation | Most reliable identity method | The public name search is not fingerprint confirmation. |
| Record preview | Preview identifying details before opening the full record | Opening additional records can use additional credits. |
Create a DPS public account
Use the public site rather than the restricted organization portal.
Purchase the minimum credits needed
A search uses one credit even when it returns no matching record.
Enter the full name and date of birth
A complete birth date narrows the result.
Review the preview before opening a record
Compare the photograph and descriptive information.
Open only the correct possible match
Save or print the response because result availability can be time-limited.
Compare every disposition with the Clerk record
Missing or outdated dispositions may require correction.
Texas DPS Crime Records questions:
512-424-2474
Fix a wrong Houston County or Texas criminal record
Identify which system is wrong
Compare the inmate list, arrest report, County Clerk, District Clerk and DPS history.
Save the inaccurate entry
Record the URL, date, booking number, case number and disputed field.
Obtain the controlling proof
Use a certified dismissal, judgment, amended order or written agency correction.
Correct the originating office first
A Sheriff error goes to the Sheriff; a court error goes to the appropriate clerk or court.
Submit certified proof to DPS
The DPS Error Resolution Unit updates possible criminal-history errors.
Explain the requested correction precisely
Identify what is wrong, what should replace it and which attachment proves the change.
Recheck private background reports
DPS cannot force every third-party website to update automatically.
Texas DPS Error Resolution Unit
Email: error.resolution@dps.texas.gov
Email: error.resolution@dps.texas.gov
Identity misuse requires a separate process. Texas permits a person whose identity was used by another arrested person to seek an individual identity file and other statutory relief.
Restrict an eligible Houston County arrest record
Expunction
Can require agencies to remove qualifying arrest and court records under Chapter 55 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
Order of nondisclosure
Restricts public disclosure of qualifying criminal-history information while authorized agencies may retain access.
A dismissal does not automatically remove every public record. Eligibility depends on the disposition, waiting periods, related charges, prior history and current Texas law.
Obtain your complete Houston County case record
Save the booking information, arrest report, complaint or indictment and final disposition.
Review your Texas DPS history
Identify whether the arrest and disposition were reported correctly.
Determine the correct type of relief
Expunction and nondisclosure have different eligibility rules and effects.
Identify the proper court
The correct filing office depends on whether the matter was a misdemeanor, felony or arrest without a filed case.
Prepare every agency name
The petition or proposed order may need to identify the Sheriff, police agency, prosecutor, clerk, DPS and other record holders.
File the petition and pay the current court cost
Confirm the exact fee with the County Clerk or District Clerk before filing.
Request a fee waiver when eligible
Houston County provides a Statement of Inability to Afford Court Costs.
Attend the hearing when required
Bring the disposition, criminal history and supporting legal documents.
Obtain certified copies of the signed order
Keep the certified order for agency follow-up and private background-report disputes.
Verify each agency completed the order
Recheck the court index, jail search, DPS history and private reports after processing.
Houston County jail, court and records contacts
Houston County Sheriff and Jail
700A South 4th Street
Crockett, TX 75835
Crockett, TX 75835
Houston County Clerk
401 East Houston Avenue, Suite D
Crockett, TX 75835
Crockett, TX 75835
Criminal deputy: extension 242
Houston County District Clerk
401 East Houston Avenue, Suite E
Crockett, TX 75835
Crockett, TX 75835
936-544-3255, extension 235
County Court at Law
401 East Houston Avenue, Suite H
Crockett, TX 75835
Crockett, TX 75835
936-544-3255, extension 230
Crockett Police
200 North 5th Street
Crockett, TX 75835
Crockett, TX 75835
Houston County District Attorney
401 East Houston Avenue, Suite C
Crockett, TX 75835
Crockett, TX 75835
936-544-3255, extension 245
Houston County Attorney
401 East Houston Avenue, Suite G
Crockett, TX 75835
Crockett, TX 75835
936-544-3255, extension 270
Texas IVSS-Counties
Custody-status notifications for victims.
Houston County Sheriff and Jail map
Houston County Courthouse map
Courthouse entrance: Houston County states that the courthouse currently has one public entrance through the basement door on the west side. Confirm access and office hours before traveling.
What users can solve without opening multiple portals
Houston County Sheriff
Current-inmate search fields, Sheriff contact, jail location, open-record submission methods, official mail-policy routing and IVSS access.
Houston County courts
Misdemeanor-versus-felony routing, clerk contacts, County Court at Law jurisdiction, LGS search steps, document selection and appointed-counsel process.
Texas agencies
DPS search credits, name-search limitations, error correction, victim compensation, notification, lawyer referral, expunction and nondisclosure routing.
Houston County Texas arrest-record questions answered
How do I search Houston County arrest records?
Use the official inmate list and search by name, booking number or inmate number. Then search the correct misdemeanor or felony court office.
Is Houston County the same as Harris County?
No. Houston County is based in Crockett. Harris County contains the City of Houston and uses different jail and court systems.
Where do I search misdemeanor cases?
Class A and B misdemeanor records are filed through the Houston County Clerk and heard in the County Court at Law.
Where do I search felony cases?
The Houston County District Clerk maintains felony records.
How do I request a Sheriff arrest report?
Email a detailed written request to hcso@co.houston.tx.us or mail or hand-deliver it to 700A South 4th Street in Crockett.
How do I request a Crockett Police report?
Submit a signed written public-information request through the City of Crockett. Oral requests are not accepted.
Can I search court records without paying?
Yes. LGS permits free index searches. Registration is required to purchase available images.
How much is the Texas DPS name search?
One search credit costs $1. Credit-card purchases also include a 2.25% fee per credit and a 25-cent transaction fee.
How do I request a court-appointed lawyer?
Request counsel during magistration or the first appearance and complete the Houston County affidavit of indigence.
Can a Houston County arrest be expunged?
Some arrests qualify for expunction, while some deferred-adjudication or other records may qualify for nondisclosure. Eligibility must be checked under current Texas law.
