Access Wilson County Booking Releases

Wilson County booking releases are public records kept by the Wilson County Sheriff's Office in Floresville, Texas. This page covers how to search current inmates, contact the records department, and use state tools to find booking information.

Search Wilson County Booking Releases Online

The Wilson County Sheriff's Office has an online portal at portal.wcso95.org where you can look up current inmates at the Wilson County Jail. The portal allows name-based searches and returns booking records with charges, bond status, and booking dates. This is the primary official online tool for searching who is currently in custody.

The sheriff's office main site at co.wilson.tx.us/page/wilson.sheriff also links to jail roster access and other public records resources. Sheriff Joe D. Tackitt, Jr. oversees the Wilson County Jail at 800 10th Street, Unit 4 in Floresville, which is a 462-bed facility built in 1989 with an addition in 2007. The jail has been state-certified since 1984.

Third-party sites like texasjailroster.com cover Wilson County and can be used for name-based searches. These show arrest records, mugshots, charges, bond amounts, booking number, booking date, and release date. They are useful for a quick search but are not the official county source.

For custody checks by phone, call (830) 393-2535. Staff can confirm whether someone is currently in custody. For full booking records or documents, a written request is required under the Texas Public Information Act.

Wilson County Sheriff's Office Contact

The Wilson County Sheriff's Office is the primary custodian of arrest and booking records in the county. Sheriff Joe D. Tackitt, Jr. oversees the Records Department, which handles public information requests under state law. The office and jail are both located at 800 10th Street in Floresville.

Call (830) 393-2535 during business hours for basic custody questions. For full booking records, incident reports, or records covering a past time period, submit a written request to the Records Department. The office has 10 business days to respond under the Texas Public Information Act. Requests can be made in person, by mail, or by fax to (830) 393-7402.

What Wilson County Booking Records Contain

When someone is booked into the Wilson County Jail, a booking record is created. That record is public under the Texas Public Information Act. Wilson County booking records typically include the person's full name, date of birth, physical description, charges filed, bond amount, arresting agency, and date and time of intake. Release information is added when the person leaves custody.

Some records are exempt. Records tied to active investigations, juvenile files, medical information, and child abuse case data can be withheld. The sheriff may seek a ruling from the Texas Attorney General before responding to a request that covers exempt material.

Wilson County sits south of San Antonio. The jail books arrests from county deputies as well as Floresville Police Department and other local agencies. The facility handles pretrial detainees and people serving misdemeanor sentences. Felony sentences are served at TDCJ state facilities, so if someone was convicted of a felony and transferred, they will no longer appear in the county jail roster.

A booking record shows custody, not guilt. Some people are released the same day without charges. The booking record still exists regardless of the outcome.

State Resources for Wilson County Inmate Searches

For people who have been sentenced to a Texas state prison, use the TDCJ Offender Search. You can search by last name and first initial, TDCJ number, or state ID. The system covers all state units across Texas.

For a full state criminal history, contact the Texas DPS Crime Records Division. A name-based search costs $10 and takes about 10 business days. A fingerprint search costs $15 plus a $10 FAST fee and is more thorough. These are separate from county jail records and require their own process.

Court records for Wilson County cases can be searched through reSearchTX, the state court portal from the Office of Court Administration. The Wilson County District Clerk maintains local court filings and can respond to requests. Both the sheriff and the clerk may need to be contacted for a complete picture of a specific case.

The Texas Commission on Jail Standards oversees all Texas county jails including Wilson County. Their site has population reports and inspection records. VINE is available at 1-877-TX4-VINE for custody notifications.

Texas Public Information Act and Booking Records

Booking and arrest records in Texas are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Any person can request these records from the Wilson County Sheriff's Office without giving a reason. The office has 10 business days to respond to written requests.

Basic custody status can be confirmed by phone or via the online portal at no cost. For document copies, the office will notify you of fees before processing. Standard copy fees run about $0.10 per page. Larger requests may incur additional charges.

Court records for Wilson County cases are separate from jail records. Contact the Wilson County District Clerk for case files, judgments, and court history. Depending on what you need, you may have to contact both offices.

Wilson County Booking Records

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Main Portal is one of the key resources for Wilson County booking release records and inmate information.

This screenshot shows the official Texas Department of Criminal Justice Main Portal portal for searching Wilson County booking releases and current inmates.

The Texas Commission on Jail Standards is one of the key resources for Wilson County booking release records and inmate information.

This screenshot shows the official Texas Commission on Jail Standards portal for searching Wilson County booking releases and current inmates.

Nearby Counties

Wilson County is south of San Antonio and borders several South Texas counties. Each has its own sheriff and booking records system.