Houston County Booking Releases
Houston County booking releases are public records managed by the Houston County Sheriff's Office in Crockett, Texas. The county provides an online inmate list through the official county website at co.houston.tx.us when the system is operational.
Houston County Overview
Search Houston County Booking Releases Online
Houston County maintains an online inmate list at co.houston.tx.us/page/houston.InmateList. The page may have loading issues at times, so if the list does not appear, call the Sheriff's Office directly. When working, the list can be sorted by name, booking number, arrest date, or bond amount.
The official Sheriff's Office page is at co.houston.tx.us/page/houston.sheriff. For complaints or compliments, contact the office by email at hcso@co.houston.tx.us or by fax at (936) 544-8061. The main phone number is (936) 544-2862. In-person visits can be made at 700A South 4th Street, Crockett, Texas 75835.
The jail facility is located at 112 East Houston Avenue, Crockett, TX 75835. The jail processes approximately 1,600 arrests per year with an average daily inmate count of about 80. For visitation scheduling, call the Texas IVSS at toll-free 866-268-8959.
The Crockett Police Department is at 200 N 5th St, Crockett, TX 75835 with phone (936) 544-2021. That department handles city-level incidents while the Sheriff's Office handles county-level arrests and booking records.
Houston County Sheriff's Office Records Department
The Houston County Sheriff's Office at 700A South 4th Street in Crockett is the primary custodian of all booking records. The Records Division handles public information requests.
| Office | Houston County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 700A South 4th Street, Crockett, TX 75835 |
| Phone | (936) 544-2862 |
| Fax | (936) 544-8061 |
| hcso@co.houston.tx.us | |
| Jail Address | 112 East Houston Avenue, Crockett, TX 75835 |
| IVSS Visitation | Toll-Free 866-268-8959 |
Call (936) 544-2862 to check on inmate status. For full records, submit a written request citing the Texas Public Information Act. Include the person's name, date of birth, and what records you need. The office has 10 business days to respond.
Email requests can be sent to hcso@co.houston.tx.us. You can also fax requests to (936) 544-8061 or mail them to the physical address. The County Clerk at the Houston County Courthouse in Crockett handles court records separately from the Sheriff's Office.
Note: The online inmate list may have loading issues. If the site is unavailable, call (936) 544-2862 or email hcso@co.houston.tx.us for current roster information.
What Houston County Booking Records Contain
When someone is booked into the Houston County Jail, a record is created and becomes public under Texas law. Booking records include the full name, date of birth, physical description, booking number, charges, bond amount, arresting agency, and intake date and time. Release date is added once the person leaves custody. The online roster lets you sort by name, booking number, arrest date, or bond amount.
Some records are exempt from disclosure. Active investigation files, juvenile records, medical records, and child abuse case files are generally withheld. If the Sheriff's Office withholds any portion of your request, they may seek guidance from the Texas Attorney General before making a final decision on what to release.
A booking record does not mean conviction. It reflects that a person was arrested and processed at that time. Court outcomes are tracked by the Houston County District Clerk and County Clerk at the courthouse in Crockett.
State Resources for Houston County Inmate Searches
For inmates transferred to a Texas state prison, use the TDCJ Offender Search. You can search by name, TDCJ number, or state ID. This covers all TDCJ facilities, not the Houston County Jail.
The Texas DPS Crime Records Division provides statewide criminal history searches. A name-based check costs $10. A fingerprint-based search costs $25 and is more complete. Both are available online.
Court records for Houston County cases can be searched through reSearchTX. This free portal shows case numbers, filing dates, and outcomes without visiting the courthouse in Crockett.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards oversees the Houston County Jail. Their site has inspection reports and population data for the facility.
Texas Public Information Act and Booking Records
Houston County booking records are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Any person can request them without giving a reason. The office has 10 business days to respond to written requests.
The online inmate list is free when available. Phone calls and emails work for basic custody status at no charge. For full records, submit a written request. If fees apply, the office will notify you before processing. Standard copy fees are $0.10 per page.
Court records for Houston County cases are kept by the District Clerk and County Clerk at the courthouse in Crockett. Those offices maintain filings, judgments, and case histories separate from the jail's booking records.
Houston County Booking Records
The Houston County Sheriff's Office is one of the key resources for Houston County booking release records and inmate information.
This screenshot shows the official Houston County Sheriff's Office portal for searching Houston County booking releases and current inmates.
The Harris County District Clerk is one of the key resources for Houston County booking release records and inmate information.
This screenshot shows the official Harris County District Clerk portal for searching Houston County booking releases and current inmates.
Nearby Counties
Houston County is in East Texas and borders several nearby counties in the Piney Woods region.