Houston County TX Arrest Records Search

Crockett jail-to-court record route

Houston County Jail Inmate, Bond and Criminal Court Lookup

Searching Houston County arrest records can become confusing because Houston County is in Crockett, not the City of Houston. This guide takes you to the correct inmate roster, helps you read charges and bonds, separates misdemeanor from felony court records, and explains mail, legal-help, victim-notification and public-record routes.

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Current custody Booking number Bond on each charge Misdemeanor cases Felony cases Victim alerts

Location check

Houston County Is Not the City of Houston or Harris County

This page covers Houston County, Texas. Its county seat is Crockett, and the Houston County Sheriff’s Office is on South 4th Street in Crockett.

A person arrested by Houston Police or held in the large Houston metropolitan jail system will usually need the Harris County search instead. Check the arresting agency before opening a database.

Use this page when

The arrest occurred in Crockett, Grapeland, Lovelady, Latexo, Kennard or another Houston County location.

Use Harris County when

The arrest involved Houston Police Department, Harris County Sheriff or a Houston-area Harris County court.

Still unsure?

Ask the arresting agency where the person was transported and which county currently holds the booking.

Fast official answers

Houston County Arrest and Jail Search Quick Facts

Official inmate roster

Search by name, booking number or inmate number on the county roster.

Sheriff and jail location

700A South 4th Street, Crockett, TX 75835.

Sheriff phone

936-544-2862. Use it for recent-booking and jail-routing questions.

Sheriff records email

hcso@co.houston.tx.us.

County Clerk

Misdemeanor criminal records · Suite D · extension 242.

District Clerk

Felony criminal records · Suite E · extension 235.

County courthouse

401 East Houston Avenue, Crockett, TX 75835.

Arrested very recently?

Search the surname first, then call the Sheriff if intake has not appeared.

An arrest is not a conviction. A roster entry shows jail and booking information. It does not prove guilt, show every later charge change or replace the final court disposition.

Someone Was Arrested in Houston County Today

Confirm the arresting agency and whether the person was transported to the Houston County Jail.
Open the county inmate list and search the surname before adding other fields.
If no result appears, call 936-544-2862 with the legal name and approximate arrest time.
Ask for the inmate number or booking number, each charge, each bond and any hold.
Ask which clerk or court will maintain the case after filing.
Do not send money because of an unsolicited call claiming immediate release is guaranteed.

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Choose the Houston County Arrest Task You Need

This tool provides the correct local route without collecting a name, birth date, booking number or case information.

What do you need to do?

Correct office first

Which Houston County Office Handles Each Task?

Use the source connected with the exact task
Task	Correct source	Prepare	What to do next
Find a current inmate	Houston County Inmate List	Surname, booking number or inmate number	Open the correct entry and save the identifiers, charges and bonds.
Confirm a recent booking	Houston County Sheriff	Legal name, arresting agency and approximate arrest time	Call 936-544-2862 when intake has not appeared online.
Find a misdemeanor case	Houston County Clerk	Legal name, cause number or filing period	Use the linked LGS criminal search or call extension 242.
Find a felony case	Houston County District Clerk	Legal name, cause number or filing period	Use Online Criminal & Civil Records or call extension 235.
Check County Court at Law	County Court at Law	Cause number, defendant name and event date	Review current docket postings or call extension 230.
Request an arrest report	Sheriff open records	Incident number, date, location and involved name	Email hcso@co.houston.tx.us or submit by mail or hand delivery.
Receive custody alerts	Texas IVSS Counties	Offender name or identifying record	Register for available status-change notifications.

Official roster

How to Search Houston County Arrest Records by Name

The county inmate page includes a search field for name, booking number or inmate number. A surname search is usually the safest starting point when spelling or middle-name information is uncertain.

Open the official inmate list Use the Houston County government page rather than a copied jail directory.
Open Houston County Inmate List

Search the surname first Do not complete every field immediately. A broad surname search can reveal spelling differences or missing middle names.

Use a booking or inmate number when available An identifier is more reliable than a common name and can help with calls, mail, deposits and records requests.

Open the likely inmate entry Compare the legal name, photograph when shown, arrest or booking date, offense descriptions and bonds.

Read every offense separately One charge may show a bond while another charge has no bond or a different amount.

Verify the case through the correct clerk Move to the County Clerk for misdemeanor records or the District Clerk for felony records.

Search tip: When the complete name returns no result, remove the first name, punctuation and suffixes. Try a maiden name, former surname or known alias.

Identity check

Make Sure the Booking Belongs to the Correct Person

Compare the complete legal name.

Check the photograph when displayed.

Confirm booking and arrest dates.

Use the booking or inmate number.

Compare each offense description.

Confirm the arresting agency.

Match the later court cause number.

Check aliases and earlier surnames.

Do not identify someone from a name-only match. Shared names and similar spellings can connect an unrelated person to the wrong booking.

Record journey

From Houston County Booking to Final Court Outcome

1 Arrest An agency takes the person into custody.

2 Booking The jail creates the inmate entry and identifiers.

3 Magistration Initial rights and release issues are addressed.

4 Filed case The appropriate clerk maintains the court record.

5 Disposition The court record shows how the case ended.

Important: The jail charge is an intake record. Prosecutors may file a different charge, reduce a charge, decline a case or add another allegation. Always read the court record.

Bond and release

How to Check a Houston County Jail Bond

The inmate list may display bond information beside individual offenses. Before paying or contacting a bond company, confirm every charge and ask whether another hold prevents release.

Open the inmate entry Save the booking number or inmate number and write down every listed offense.

Read the bond beside every charge Do not add or interpret amounts without checking whether any offense shows no bond or another restriction.

Call the jail before paying Contact 936-544-2862 and ask whether the amount is current and whether another county, warrant or agency hold exists.

Confirm the accepted payment route Ask the jail which methods and locations are currently accepted. Do not rely on a payment link sent through an unsolicited message.

Verify the person taking payment A private bail agent should be properly authorised. The Sheriff should not be expected to recommend one company.

Keep the receipt and recheck custody Payment does not always produce immediate release. Processing and separate holds can delay the status change.

No release guarantee: A bond amount alone does not guarantee release. Another charge, warrant, detainer, court condition or processing requirement may remain.

Misdemeanor or felony?

Use the Correct Houston County Criminal Court Record Office

Houston County does not place every criminal case in one clerk’s office. The County Clerk handles Class A and B misdemeanors and Class C appeals through the County Court at Law, while felony case records are kept by the District Clerk.

Start with the offense level shown on the inmate record, but confirm the filed court case because the initial booking description can change.

Misdemeanor court route

Open the Houston County Clerk page and use the Criminal & Civil Online Record Search via LGS.

Criminal deputy: extension 242
Main number: 936-544-3255

County Clerk published hours: 8:15 a.m.–4:15 p.m. Filing and recording hours end at 3:00 p.m. on Friday.

Felony court route

Open the Houston County District Clerk page and select Online Criminal & Civil Records.

District Clerk: 936-544-3255, extension 235
Address: 401 East Houston Avenue, Suite E

The county page does not publish general walk-in hours for this office. Call before visiting.

Micro-Steps for the Online Court Search

Choose the correct clerk page Use County Clerk for misdemeanor matters and District Clerk for felony matters.

Open the linked Online Records Search The official county pages route users to the LGS Online Solutions search.

Select the criminal record category Do not remain in property, probate or civil records when searching an arrest-related case.

Search by cause number when possible A cause number is more precise than a common defendant name.

Compare filing date and offense Open the result matching the booking period and criminal allegation.

Review settings and disposition Check docket entries, hearing dates, plea, dismissal, conviction, sentence or other outcome.

County Court at Law: The court is in Suite H at 401 East Houston Avenue. Published hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. The court coordinator’s number is 936-544-3255, extension 230.

Court terminology

How to Read the Criminal Case Result

Common terms and the next record to check
Term	What it generally indicates	What to verify next
Pending	The court case has not reached a final outcome.	Upcoming settings and recent docket entries.
Dismissed	The listed charge or case was ended without a conviction on that entry.	Certified disposition and record-clearing eligibility.
No-billed	A grand jury did not return an indictment on the presented felony allegation.	Whether another charge, case or later filing exists.
Plea	The defendant entered an agreed or open plea.	Judgment, sentence and supervision terms.
Disposed	The court has entered an outcome.	The exact disposition and judgment document.
Nondisclosure	An eligible record may be restricted from ordinary public disclosure.	The signed order and agencies covered by it.

Legal representation

How to Request Court-Appointed Counsel or Find a Private Lawyer

Court-appointed counsel

Houston County uses an appointed-counsel process rather than a standalone county Public Defender office.

Tell the magistrate or court that you are requesting appointed counsel.
Ask for the county’s financial questionnaire or affidavit of indigence.
Provide complete and accurate income, household, asset and expense information.
Ask which court or coordinator will decide the request.
Keep a copy of the request and follow up with the handling court.

Read Texas appointed-counsel rights

Private criminal lawyer

The State Bar of Texas Lawyer Referral & Information Service serves most Texas counties.

Telephone: 800-252-9690
Published hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Central

Request a State Bar lawyer referral

Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Lawyer

Do you handle criminal cases in Houston County?

Who will appear at each hearing?

Is the fee flat, hourly or divided by stage?

Which expenses are separate?

What documents should be obtained now?

Will the fee terms be provided in writing?

A lawyer cannot guarantee dismissal, a specific bond or release. Be cautious when anyone promises a certain result before reviewing the complete case.

Family communication

Houston County Jail Visitation, Calls and Commissary

Houston County’s official Sheriff page does not publish a complete public visitation schedule. Call the jail before travelling or paying for a remote service.

Confirm visitation

Call 936-544-2862 and ask:

Whether visits are on-site, remote or both.
Which days and times apply to the inmate.
Whether advance registration is required.
Which photo identification is accepted.
Whether children may attend.

NCIC communication support

Houston County’s published mail document uses NCIC for inmate messaging. NCIC also provides inmate communication services.

Support: 800-943-2189

Open NCIC inmate communications

Commissary and trust funds

Tiger Commissary currently identifies the Houston County TX Detention Center for web deposits and commissary orders.

Confirm the inmate name, inmate number and current vendor with the jail before paying.

Open Houston County Tiger services

Before a visit: Confirm the inmate is still at the facility, ask about lockdowns, arrive early, bring approved identification and leave prohibited electronics, bags and other items outside the visiting area.

Vendor-fee warning: Communication, video and deposit services may charge fees. Review the current price and inmate details before submitting payment.

Official mail procedure

How to Send Mail to a Houston County Jail Inmate

Ordinary mail is sent to a processing address and delivered electronically. Include the inmate’s name, Sheriff’s Office or identifying number and a complete return address.

Inmate Name
SO# or identifying number
Houston County Jail
PO Box 591
Longview, TX 75606

Page size

Mail must fit within 8.5 by 11 inches.

Page limit

No more than five pages per mailing.

Writing side

Pages are scanned front-side only. Do not write on the back.

Photograph limit

A maximum of one photograph per mailing.

Do not send legal or medical mail to the Longview processing address. The county instructions say legal and medical mail must be sent to the facility where the inmate is housed under the jail’s direct-mail rules.

Processing-address warning: Mail sent to the Longview address is scanned, delivered electronically and destroyed. Original documents or photographs are not returned.

Books and publications: The processing centre does not accept magazines, newspapers, bulk mail or books. Call the jail before sending a publication directly to the facility.

Open Houston County inmate mail procedures

Missing inmate?

Why a Person May Not Appear on the Houston County Roster

Booking is still in progress

Transport, fingerprinting, screening and data entry may delay the first public result.

The name is different

Try the surname, alias, maiden name, earlier surname or another spelling.

The person was released

The roster may change after bond, time served or another release decision.

The person was transferred

Check another county, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or federal custody.

The arrest occurred elsewhere

Confirm the arresting agency and county where the person was transported.

The record is restricted

Juvenile, sealed, expunged or confidential information may not appear publicly.

Next search: For a person sentenced to Texas state prison, use the TDCJ inmate information route.

Victim assistance

Houston County Victim Notifications and Local Assistance

Texas IVSS Counties

IVSS provides available notifications about major status changes for people in participating county custody.

Toll-free help: 866-268-8959

Open Houston County victim notification

District Attorney victim assistance

For a felony prosecution, contact the District Attorney’s Victim Assistance Coordinator.

936-544-3255, extension 245

Open District Attorney contact page

County Attorney victim assistance

For matters handled through the County Attorney, contact the listed Victim Assistance Coordinator.

936-544-3255, extension 207

Open County Attorney contact page

Safety first: Do not confront the person named in a booking record. Ask the appropriate victim-assistance office about notification, safety planning and participation in the case.

Public records request

How to Request a Houston County Arrest or Incident Report

Sheriff-generated incident and arrest records should be requested from the Houston County Sheriff’s Office rather than from the court clerk.

Prepare the incident details Include the report number when known, date, approximate time, location and involved person.

Describe the record clearly State whether you need an incident report, arrest report, call record or another Sheriff-maintained document.

Submit by email Send the request to hcso@co.houston.tx.us.

Use mail or hand delivery when needed Address the request to Zak Benge, Houston County Sheriff’s Office, 700A South 4th Street, Crockett, TX 75835.

Ask about costs or restricted material Some records may require redaction, a fee or additional processing.

Keep the response Save the request, correspondence, receipt and document-release date.

Do not use a Sheriff request for the court disposition. Contact the County Clerk or District Clerk for court filings, judgments and certified dispositions.

Houston County Expunction Guidance

Houston County publishes a local expunction instruction sheet. It explains that Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 or Precinct 2 may have served as magistrate, so the correct magistrate must be included when appropriate.

Identify every arresting and record-holding agency.

Include the correct magistrate when required.

List agency mailing and email addresses.

Check whether outside agencies published the record.

Do not assume dismissal automatically clears the record.

Consider legal advice before filing.

Local fee detail: The county instruction sheet says a $25 certified-mail issuance fee applies for each included agency that does not have an email address. Confirm current filing and service costs with the District Clerk before filing.

Houston County expunction procedures Houston County District Clerk Texas appointed-counsel information

Addresses and directions

Houston County Jail and Courthouse Map

The Sheriff and jail are on South 4th Street. Criminal court offices are inside the Houston County Courthouse on East Houston Avenue. Confirm the destination before travelling.

Houston County Sheriff and Jail 700A South 4th Street, Crockett, TX 75835
936-544-2862
Driving directions

Houston County Courthouse 401 East Houston Avenue, Crockett, TX 75835
936-544-3255
Courthouse directions

County Clerk Suite D · misdemeanor criminal records
Extension 242
Published hours: 8:15 a.m.–4:15 p.m.

District Clerk Suite E · felony criminal records
Extension 235
Call before visiting.

County Court at Law Suite H, second floor
Extension 230
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Courthouse entrance: The county currently directs visitors to the west-side basement or accessible entrance. After entering, follow signs or use the elevator for the appropriate suite.

Call before travelling: Inmate custody, visit availability, court settings, holiday closures and office access can change.

Before you call

Information to Have Ready

Full legal name and spelling

Date of birth or approximate age

Booking or inmate number

Arresting agency

Approximate arrest date and time

Every listed charge and bond

Court cause number

Exact document or answer needed

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Questions answered

Houston County Texas Arrest Records FAQs

Is Houston County Texas the same as the City of Houston?

No. Houston County is an East Texas county with Crockett as its county seat. Arrests involving Houston Police or the large Houston metropolitan jail system normally require Harris County resources instead.

Where is the official Houston County Texas inmate search?

Use the Houston County Inmate List on the county government website. The page allows searches by name, booking number or inmate number. Open the matching entry and compare the identifiers, charges and bonds.

What is the Houston County Jail address and phone number?

The Houston County Sheriff’s Office and Jail are at 700A South 4th Street, Crockett, Texas 75835. The published Sheriff’s Office phone number is 936-544-2862.

Why can I not find someone arrested today?

Transport, fingerprinting, screening and booking entry may still be in progress. Search the surname first and call 936-544-2862 with the legal name, arresting agency and approximate arrest time when the entry remains unavailable.

How do I check a Houston County inmate bond?

Open the inmate entry and read the bond beside every listed offense. Then call the jail to confirm that each amount is current, whether another charge has no bond and whether a warrant, detainer or other hold prevents release.

Where do I search Houston County misdemeanor court records?

Use the Houston County Clerk page and open its Criminal and Civil Online Record Search via LGS. Class A and B misdemeanors and Class C appeals are handled through the County Court at Law. The criminal deputy is reached through 936-544-3255, extension 242.

Where do I search Houston County felony court records?

Felony records are maintained by the Houston County District Clerk. Use the Online Criminal and Civil Records link on the District Clerk page or call 936-544-3255, extension 235.

How do I arrange a Houston County Jail visit?

The county Sheriff page does not publish a complete public visitation schedule. Call 936-544-2862 to confirm whether the inmate is eligible, whether the visit is on-site or remote, which identification is required and which date and time apply.

What address should I use for ordinary inmate mail?

Address ordinary mail with the inmate’s name and Sheriff’s Office or identifying number, followed by Houston County Jail, PO Box 591, Longview, Texas 75606. The published procedure limits mail to five front-side pages and one photograph.

How do I request or clear a Houston County arrest record?

Request Sheriff-maintained arrest or incident records through hcso@co.houston.tx.us or the Houston County Sheriff’s Office at 700A South 4th Street. For expunction, review the District Clerk’s Houston County procedure, identify every relevant agency and magistrate, and consider legal advice before filing.

Official-resource review completed August 3, 2026

This is an independent informational guide. It is not affiliated with Houston County, the Houston County Sheriff’s Office, the County Clerk, District Clerk, County Court at Law, District Attorney, County Attorney, Texas IVSS, TIDC, NCIC, Tiger Commissary or the State Bar of Texas.

Inmate status, bonds, visitation, vendors, mail rules, court settings, office hours, fees and contact information can change. Confirm urgent or time-sensitive details through the linked official source or by telephone.

Responsible-use notice: An arrest does not equal a conviction. Do not use booking or court information to harass someone or for employment, housing, credit, insurance or another decision requiring a legally compliant consumer report.

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