Travis County Recent Arrests | Booking Reports

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Travis County, Texas · Recent arrests, current custody, booking reports and court follow-through

Find a Recent Travis County Booking Without Mistaking Custody for a Conviction

If somebody was arrested in Austin or elsewhere in Travis County and you are trying to find them quickly, begin with the Travis County Sheriff’s inmate search. That search is most useful for people who are currently in TCSO custody. Save the full booked name, date of birth, Jail ID or booking number, charges, bond information and housing location before leaving the result.

If the person has already been released, do not assume “no inmate found” means no arrest happened. Move to the Travis County criminal docket, the appropriate Clerk’s case system, or the arresting agency’s records. This guide separates those paths so you can find a recent arrest, request a booking sheet or photo, confirm bond, locate the court case and help someone who is still in jail.

Search current TCSO custody Check the criminal docket Need a booking report?
Full booked name Date of birth Approximate arrest date Booking number if known Arresting agency if known
AUSTIN CENTRAL-BOOKING PULSE FOLLOWING THE CASE
500 W. 10TH · CENTRAL BOOKING
RECENT ARREST
MAGISTRATE
BOND / HOLD
COURT CASE
BOOK
BOOKING → BOND → COURT VERIFIED
Recent arrest does not mean conviction. A booking entry shows an arrest and custody event. Charges can later be rejected, reduced, amended, dismissed, resolved through deferred adjudication, or result in another court disposition. Check the court case before describing an arrest as a conviction.
Current custody

Use the official TCSO inmate search.

Central Booking

500 W. 10th St., Austin.

Jail information

512-854-9889 for general jail questions.

Felony vs misdemeanor

Different Travis County clerks maintain the records.

Verified

Official-source review: August 8, 2026.

The distinction that prevents most confusion

“Recent arrest,” “current inmate” and “booking report” are not the same record

Current inmate search

Use this when you believe the person is still physically in Travis County custody.

It is the fastest route to current charges, bond information and identifying information needed for jail services.

Recent arrest after release

A person can be arrested, booked and released before you run the inmate search.

Use criminal court records and the arresting agency when current custody no longer exists.

Booking sheet or photo

These are records created during booking, not necessarily a feature of the live inmate-search page.

TCSO directs public booking-photo requests through its Open Records process.

Final legal outcome

Use the Travis County District Clerk for felony case records and the County Clerk for most Class A and B misdemeanor cases.

Shortest useful sequence: check current custody → save the booking number → identify every charge and bond → identify felony or misdemeanor court → read the disposition → request only the missing report or certified record.
Start with what happened

Choose the route that matches your situation

ARRESTED VERY RECENTLY Check whether booking has posted

Search TCSO current custody. If nothing appears, the person may still be in intake.

Run the recent-arrest workflow
NO LONGER IN JAIL Search the criminal case

A released person may disappear from a current-custody search while the criminal case remains active.

Find the court record
NEED BOOKING PAPERWORK Request the correct record

Booking sheet, incarceration record, booking photo and police narrative are different requests.

Compare the records
TRYING TO GET THEM OUT Check every bond line

One unresolved charge or hold can keep a person in custody even when another charge is bondable.

Review bond and release
NEED TO VISIT OR HELP Find the current facility first

Mail, visitation, money and property procedures depend on current custody and location.

Help someone in jail
WORRIED ABOUT SAFETY Use the direct jail contacts

TCSO publishes dedicated mental-health and victim-support routes rather than requiring families to guess.

Mental-health and safety help

Go directly to the Travis County task

Use the first few sections for an urgent new arrest. Later sections cover family support, records and older cases.

Booking reports explained

Which Travis County booking record do you actually need?

“Booking report” is often used loosely. Travis County publishes several different records that answer different questions. Requesting the wrong one can add unnecessary delays.

Travis County booking, custody and arrest records
Record
Best source
What it helps prove
Important limitation
Current inmate entry
TCSO Inmate Search
Current custody, Jail ID or booking number, charges and bond information.
A released person may no longer appear as a current inmate.
Booking sheet / booking record
TCSO Open Records
The underlying booking paperwork available for public release.
Some information may be confidential or legally withheld.
Booking photo
TCSO Open Records for non-media requesters
The booking photograph associated with the intake.
Do not assume every photo is instantly downloadable from the inmate-search page.
Incarceration record
TCSO Central Records
Formal incarceration history maintained by TCSO from May 1988 forward.
Different rules apply when requesting another person’s record.
Probable-cause affidavit
Travis County court record / District Clerk
The sworn allegations used to support the arrest or detention.
An affidavit states allegations; it is not a conviction.
Incident or offense report
Arresting law-enforcement agency
Incident details and the agency’s report.
The jail is not necessarily the agency that created the police report.
Disposition of arrest
District Clerk for felony; County Clerk for misdemeanor
What ultimately happened to the criminal charge.
You must identify the correct court system.

Request a TCSO booking sheet, booking photo or detailed booking record

Open the TCSO Open Records page The Texas Public Information Act process is the appropriate route for a written request for releasable TCSO information. Open TCSO Open Records Request
Identify exactly what you want Say “booking sheet,” “booking photo,” “probable-cause affidavit,” or another specific record rather than asking for “everything.”
Add enough identifiers Include the full name, date of birth, booking number, arrest date and related case number when known.
Identify the arresting agency If Austin Police made the arrest, TCSO may have the jail record while APD holds the underlying police report.
State that electronic copies are acceptable This can avoid unnecessary paper handling when an electronic record is available.
TCSO Open Records contact:
5555 Airport Blvd., Austin, TX 78751
In-person hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., excluding county holidays
Information: 512-854-9718
Fax: 512-854-7270

Need an incarceration record rather than a booking sheet?

TCSO states that incarceration records are available from May 1988 to the present. The current published fee is $15.
Bring a current driver license, state ID, military ID or passport
Additional identifying information may be requested
Pickup is at 5555 Airport Blvd.
Published pickup hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Exact cash, check or money order is accepted for the $15 fee
TCSO does not use this service for criminal-history or clearance letters
Requesting another person’s formal incarceration record is different. TCSO says the requester must provide a notarized authorization signed by the individual or power of attorney, along with a copy of the individual’s ID.
Read incarceration-record requirements Read TCSO booking-photo guidance
Copy-ready booking-record request
Under the Texas Public Information Act, I request the releasable booking sheet and booking photograph for [full legal name], date of birth [DOB], booked on or about [date]. Known identifiers include booking/Jail ID number [number], arresting agency [agency], and cause or report number [number]. Please provide the records electronically when available and notify me before processing if the request will result in material charges.
What happens after the arrest

Follow the person from arrest to Central Booking and court

TCSO states that people arrested in Travis County are brought to the Central Booking Facility inside Travis County Jail at 500 W. 10th Street, Austin.
Law enforcement takes the person into custody The arresting agency may be TCSO, Austin Police, a Travis County constable, another local department, DPS or another agency.
The person reaches Central Booking Booking records are created and identity, charge and custody information is processed.
Medical and mental-health screening occurs TCSO states that individuals are screened for mental-health needs during Central Booking.
A judge or magistrate addresses release conditions Bond may already exist on a warrant or may be set during the court process.
Bond type determines possible release routes Cash, surety and personal bond options differ.
The person may be assigned to another housing location Longer-term county housing is commonly at the Travis County Correctional Complex in Del Valle.
A felony or misdemeanor case moves into the correct court system That court record is where you verify settings and final disposition.
Upon release, TCSO says the person receives paperwork containing a court date. The attorney can also provide court-setting information. Family members should verify settings through the Travis County criminal docket because dates can change.
Jail / arrest-and-booking information: 512-854-4180
Read the booking correctly

What Travis County booking information does—and does not—tell you

Booking-result decoder
Field
Useful for
Do not assume
Next move
Booking number / Jail ID
Identifying the custody event and using jail services.
It is the same as the criminal court cause number.
Save it for mail, money and record requests.
Date of birth
Separating people with similar names.
A name match without another identifier is enough.
Match DOB plus booking/case information.
Charge
Seeing the allegation attached to that custody entry.
The charge was proven or will remain unchanged.
Find the filed criminal case.
Bond amount
Understanding a release condition on that charge.
Paying one bond clears every case or hold.
Review every charge line.
Any type of bond
Identifying cash, surety or personal-bond possibilities.
A personal bond is automatically approved.
Contact Pretrial Services for personal-bond status.
Cash or surety
Showing that a personal bond is not accepted on that line.
A commercial bondsman is the only option.
Compare the full cash amount with an approved surety option.
No bond information available
Recognizing that a bond has not yet been set for that charge.
The person can never receive bond.
Check after magistrate or court review.
Housing location
Mail, visitation, property and release questions.
The housing location will never change.
Recheck before travelling or mailing anything.
Release
Showing that jail custody ended.
The criminal charge was dismissed.
Find the court disposition.
Minimum identity check: use at least two independent identifiers—preferably date of birth plus booking number, Jail ID, report number or criminal cause number—before sending money or attributing the arrest to a specific person.
No result does not end the search

Why a recent Travis County arrest may not appear in current custody

Central Booking is still processing the arrest A new intake can take time to move through identification, screening and system entry.
The person was released before you searched Move to court records and the arresting agency.
The booked name differs from the name you entered Try a maiden name, suffix, hyphenated surname or alternate spelling.
The arrest happened outside Travis County Search the county where the person was physically booked.
The person received a field-release citation Travis County Pretrial Services works with some defendants who report to court after a field-release citation.
The person moved to state or federal custody Use TDCJ or the federal locator when the custody system changed.
The case is restricted Juvenile, sealed, expunged or legally confidential material may not appear publicly.
The court record exists even though current custody does not Search by defendant name or cause number in the criminal docket.
Fast call script when the person is missing
I am trying to confirm whether [full legal name], date of birth [DOB], was recently booked into Travis County custody on or about [date]. The possible arresting agency is [agency]. Can you tell me whether the person is still processing, currently housed, released or no longer in TCSO custody?
General Jail Information: 512-854-9889
Arrest / booking information: 512-854-4180
Jail record vs police report

Find the agency that actually created the arrest report

Travis County Jail can hold people arrested by several law-enforcement agencies. The agency that transported the person to Central Booking is often the office that owns the underlying offense or arrest report.

TCSO arrest

Use Travis County Sheriff Central Records when TCSO created the incident or arrest report.

TCSO incident reports

Austin Police arrest

A large share of arrests within the City of Austin originate with APD. Use APD records rather than asking the Sheriff to reproduce an APD narrative.

Search APD reports

TCSO public incident report vs full Open Records request

Public incident report

TCSO says the normal public-information portion includes items such as:

  • type of offense;
  • date and time;
  • responding officer;
  • reported stolen or damaged property.

The normal public version does not contain the officer’s narrative.

Detailed Open Records request

Use a written Open Records request when you need additional releasable material such as the detailed report or officer narrative.

Some information may still be withheld under Texas law.

The current TCSO incident-report page lists a price of $0.10 per page for the basic public report.
TCSO Central Records
5555 Airport Blvd.
Austin, TX 78751
Central Records: 512-854-9749
Public report counter: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

When Austin Police made the arrest

Open the APD Incident Report Database APD says the public database updates daily. Open APD Incident Reports
Use the report number if you know it APD supports a specific case-number search as well as geographic searches.
Remember the database is not a jail roster It shows police-report data, not necessarily whether the person is still incarcerated.
Use the City Public Information process for additional records Body-camera files and other materials may require a separate public-information request.
APD states that its online incident-report database covers approximately the most recent 18 months and updates daily.
Submit City of Austin records request View APD Arrests open dataset
APD Arrests dataset: this official City of Austin dataset can help with broader historical APD arrest research, but its update cadence is not the same as a live jail roster. Do not use it to decide whether somebody is in custody right now.
After booking

Find the Travis County court case and actual disposition

Useful local shortcut: Travis County District Attorney guidance says felony cause numbers begin with D-1-DC. Misdemeanor cause numbers handled by the County Attorney generally begin with C.

Felony case

The Travis County District Clerk Criminal Division maintains adult felony criminal records.

  • Use the Odyssey Portal for public case information.
  • Use the criminal docket for future settings.
  • For official felony copies, use the District Clerk records-request process.
Felony case records

Class A or B misdemeanor

Travis County Clerk maintains records from the County Criminal Courts at Law.

  • Search County Clerk misdemeanor case data.
  • Review the cause and attorney information.
  • Order certified records when proof is needed.
Misdemeanor records

Use the criminal docket when you mainly need the next court date

Travis County Criminal Courts allows docket searches by the arrested person’s name, attorney name, judge or court number, or case number.
Open Criminal Docket Search Search Travis County criminal settings
Search the arrested person’s name Use the exact booked name first.
Use the cause number when available This is safer than relying on a common name.
Check the appearance instruction The docket can show the date, time, court, floor, matter and whether an appearance at the courthouse is required.
Recheck the day before court Travis County specifically tells users to verify the setting before coming to the courthouse.
If an attorney or the judge has given different appearance instructions, follow those instructions rather than relying only on the public docket.

How far back do online records go?

District Clerk felony portal

The District Clerk’s current general case-record page says criminal cases from 2008 to present are included in its free online court-record portal.

Older records may require a paid records request or archival search.

County Clerk misdemeanor data

The County Clerk says misdemeanor case data is online from January 1981 to present, with some redacted documents available online.

Newly filed document images may take about 72 hours to appear.

Misdemeanor copy costs

Current Travis County Clerk misdemeanor-copy information
Copy type
Published cost
Best use
Online document printed yourself
Free
Research; bears an unofficial-copy watermark.
Electronic document emailed by Clerk
$1 per page
Uncertified electronic copy.
Self-service photocopy
$0.20 per page
Copying at the Clerk’s office.
Self-service microfilm/computer print
$0.25 per page
Older or electronic material accessed onsite.
Copy made by Clerk
$1 per page
Phone, email or in-person order.
Certified document
$5 certification + $1 per page
Official proof of disposition or another court record.
County Clerk misdemeanor case data updates every 24 hours, and newly filed document images may take about 72 hours to become visible online. A missing image shortly after arrest does not necessarily mean no case exists.

Do not use the wrong Clerk for a disposition

TCSO’s own Disposition of Arrest page directs users to:
Felony: Travis County District Clerk — 512-854-9457
Misdemeanor: Travis County Clerk — 512-854-9188
Bond and release

Read every charge before trying to post Travis County bail

“ANY” type of bond

TCSO says the defendant may potentially post a cash, surety or personal bond.

“Cash or surety”

Personal bond is not an option on that bond line.

“No bond information available”

A bond has not yet been set for that charge and may be set later.

One bond does not necessarily release the person. Check every active charge, case, hold and warrant before paying anything.

Cash bond

Confirm where the person is housed TCSO says cash bonds can be posted at the jail facility where the defendant is housed.
Call before travelling Call 512-854-4180 to confirm the correct bonding location.
Bring the full exact amount TCSO says exact cash is required because change is not provided and overage is not accepted.
Cashier’s check or money order is another published option Make qualifying Travis County instruments payable as directed by TCSO.
Keep the receipt Cash-bond refunds are processed through the appropriate Clerk after the required court process.
Blackwell-Thurman Criminal Justice Center Bonding Office
509 W. 11th St.
Austin, TX 78701

Personal bond

TCSO says an individual defendant cannot simply post a personal bond for themselves. Travis County Pretrial Services or an attorney must submit the request, and a judge decides whether to approve it.
Pretrial Services interviews most defendants booked on Travis County charges
A judge decides whether to grant personal bond
Conditions of release may be imposed
Current administrative fee is $40 or 3% of the bond amount
TCSO says the fee is due to Pretrial Services within seven days of release
Call Pretrial Services for personal-bond application status
Travis County Pretrial Services: 512-854-9381

Surety bond

A commercial surety may charge a fee to post the bond. Use a company licensed to conduct bail-bond business in Travis County rather than choosing a company from an unsolicited call.

Read current TCSO Bond Info Verify Travis County Bail Bond Board
Bond-verification call script
I am calling about [full booked name], date of birth [DOB], booking number [number]. Can you confirm every active charge, the bond type and amount for each charge, whether any charge is awaiting bond, whether there are additional holds, and the correct location and payment method for posting an eligible bond?
Know which building matters

Travis County Central Booking and jail housing locations

Travis County Jail — Central Booking
500 W. 10th St.
Austin, TX 78701

This is the Central Booking Facility identified by TCSO for people arrested in Travis County.

It is especially relevant during the initial arrest, intake and release process.

Travis County Correctional Complex — TCCC
3614 Bill Price Rd.
Del Valle, TX 78617

TCCC is the larger correctional complex used for county jail housing.

Onsite family visitation is administered at the Del Valle visitation center.

Check the inmate search immediately before travelling. A person can move from Central Booking to another housing location after the information you first received.
Visitor planning

Schedule a Travis County jail visit without missing check-in

Current TCSO visitation is published for Wednesday through Sunday, excluding county holidays, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. for face-to-face and onsite video visits.
Verify the inmate first Have the full name, date of birth and booking/Jail ID number available.
Schedule the face-to-face visit at least 24 hours ahead TCSO uses ViaPath Technologies for visitation scheduling.
Go to the Travis County Correctional Complex TCSO administers TCCC and Travis County Jail onsite video visits at the Del Valle correctional complex.
Arrive at least 30 minutes early Do not plan to walk in at the appointment time.
Check-in closes 15 minutes before the visit TCSO states that late check-ins will not be accepted.
Bring government-issued photo ID when 17 or older Minors under 17 must remain accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Follow the conservative dress code See-through garments, strapless or backless tops, short skirts and other prohibited clothing can cause denial.
Current Travis County visitation essentials
Rule
Published TCSO guidance
Weekly onsite visits
Two visits per week, either face-to-face or onsite video.
General days
Wednesday through Sunday, excluding county holidays.
General hours
8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Advance scheduling
Face-to-face visit must be scheduled at least 24 hours ahead.
Arrival
At least 30 minutes early.
Check-in cutoff
15 minutes before the scheduled visit.
Adult visitors
Two visitors; limit may become three when children under 12 are included.
Age 17+
Government-issued photo ID required.
Face-to-face contact
Family and friend face-to-face visits remain non-contact.
ViaPath visitation support: 1-855-208-7349
TCSO Visitation: 512-854-4666
Check current visitation schedule
Mail, calls, money and commissary

Use the booking number before sending anything

Do not send money or mail using only a name. TCSO repeatedly requires identifying information such as the full booked name, date of birth and Jail ID or booking number.

Mail

TCSO says letters and cards must be sent directly to the facility where the inmate is housed.

  • Full name
  • Date of birth
  • Jail ID or booking number
  • Complete sender return address

Recheck the housing location before mailing.

Telephone

ViaPath Technologies provides inmate telephone account services.

  • AdvancePay: 1-800-483-8314
  • PIN Debit: 1-855-706-2445
  • Customer support: 1-877-650-4249

Inmate Trust Fund

Money can currently be sent through qualifying in-person, mail or Western Union routes.

Full identity and booking information is required.

SecurePak

Family and friends may order approved commissary packages using the inmate’s name and jail/booking ID.

TCSO currently lists a weekly SecurePak product limit of $100.

Mail addresses depend on housing

Travis County Jail
500 W. 10th St.
Austin, TX 78701
Travis County Correctional Complex
3614 Bill Price Rd.
Del Valle, TX 78617
Paperback books, magazines and newspapers must be mailed directly by the publisher or distributing warehouse. TCSO limits possession to two books and two magazines at a time.
Read current inmate-contact rules

Deposit money in person

TCCC Finance Building #230
3614 Bill Price Rd.
Del Valle, TX 78617
Published hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., excluding county holidays
No credit/debit cards accepted at the in-person trust-fund window
No checks accepted at the in-person window
Money order or cashier’s check payable to “Inmate Trust Fund”
TCSO does not accept money orders over $100 for a trust-account deposit

Mail a trust-fund deposit

Inmate Trust Fund
[Inmate Full Name and Jail ID/Booking Number]
P.O. Box 1368
Del Valle, TX 78617

Include the inmate’s full name, Jail ID/booking number and date of birth, along with the sender’s name and return address.

Western Union deposit

Inmate account format

TCSO requires the seven-digit booking number immediately followed by the inmate’s last name, without spaces or hyphens.

Code city

TCSO currently publishes: TCSOITF TX

Western Union phone: 800-634-3422
Western Union customer service: 800-325-6000
TCSO Inmate Trust Fund: 512-854-5319

SecurePak commissary package

TCSO states that an inmate with a debt balance on the Inmate Trust Fund cannot receive SecurePak. The Sheriff’s Office does not disclose that balance to family; the inmate must provide the information.
Need inmate full name
Need jail or booking ID
Current product limit: up to $100 per inmate each week
TCSO says orders generally arrive 10–14 days after processing
SecurePak: 800-546-6283
Verify current money and commissary rules
Do not discuss evidence or defense strategy on normal jail communications. Regular calls, social visits and messages should not be treated as confidential attorney-client communications.
Keys, wallet, ID and stored valuables

How Travis County inmate property can be released

TCSO inventories personal belongings during booking. Keys, ID, wallet, jewelry and similar valuables are placed in a sealed valuable bag, while clothing is stored separately for release or transfer.

An inmate may authorize release of the stored valuable bag and/or a specified amount of money. TCSO describes property release as an all-or-nothing transaction for the sealed valuable bag; individual items are not removed one at a time.
Have the inmate sign a property-release form first Confirm this before driving to the jail.
Bring valid photo ID The designated recipient must identify themselves.
Use the correct facility Property release is available through both Central Booking and TCCC under their current schedules.
Contact the arresting agency for missing property TCSO specifically directs missing-property questions to the arresting agency when the item did not reach jail storage.
Current TCSO property-release hours
Location
Property
Money release
Travis County Jail, 500 W. 10th
7 days a week, 7:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
7 days a week, 7:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
TCCC, 3614 Bill Price Rd.
7 days a week, 7:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
TCSO states that special arrangements may be made at any time when a property release is necessary to secure an inmate’s release.
Verify inmate property rules
Urgent family information

If an inmate may hurt themselves, call the jail instead of waiting for a web update

TCSO publishes a 24/7 instruction for this situation: if a loved one in custody has shared that they may hurt themselves, contact the jail immediately at 512-854-9889.
Provide information to Mental Health staff

TCSO offers an online family mental-health form so relatives can provide information for clinical review.

If you cannot use the form, call 512-854-5356.

What happens during booking

TCSO says all people are screened for mental-health needs during Central Booking and can be reassessed throughout custody.

The jail’s behavioral-health team includes psychiatric and counseling professionals.

Open TCSO Mental Health Services
Court-appointed and private counsel

Find the attorney assigned after a Travis County arrest

A person who cannot afford counsel may qualify for court-appointed representation. Travis County uses both its Public Defender’s Office and court-appointed private attorneys through the Capital Area Private Defender Service.
Travis County Public Defender
1010 Lavaca St.
Austin, TX 78701

Phone: 512-854-5100

Open Public Defender
CAPDS

Capital Area Private Defender Service also provides court-appointed attorneys.

Phone: 512-774-4208

Criminal Court Administration

Use court administration when you need help identifying appointed-counsel status or current court information.

Phone: 512-854-9244

Appointed-lawyer scam warning: Travis County Public Defender states that a court-appointed attorney will never ask the defendant or family for money. A caller claiming to be the Public Defender and demanding payment for release is a scam.

Free local attorney call from jail

TCSO provides incarcerated clients a free local call to an attorney. The published attorney call is limited to 20 minutes and is not recorded. Attorneys can leave a client-call notification at 512-854-4666 with the booking number, full name and date of birth.
Victim and release notifications

Get notified instead of repeatedly refreshing the jail search

Texas VINE

VINE provides custody-status notifications and can notify registered users before a suspect is released.

877-894-8463

TCSO Victim Services

Assistance with rights, safety, Crime Victims’ Compensation, community referrals and support.

512-854-9709

Travis County DA Victim Services

For a pending felony prosecution, contact the assigned victim counselor or the District Attorney’s victim-services office.

512-854-9449

Warrants and impersonation scams

Verify a Travis County warrant without paying a caller

TCSO prominently warns about callers impersonating deputies. The Sheriff’s Office says it will never call and demand payment. Hang up and verify through an independently obtained official number.
Open the official TCSO Warrant Search Do not use a phone number supplied by the caller. Open TCSO Warrant Search
Compare identity information carefully A common-name hit should not be treated as confirmed identity.
Check the criminal case A court docket can provide additional context about the case and current status.
Call Central Warrants independently TCSO publishes a dedicated warrant contact.
TCSO Central Warrants: 512-854-9751
Do not confront a person based on an online warrant result. Online data can be incomplete, delayed or associated with a similar name.
Older and statewide history

A recent-booking search is not a Texas criminal-history check

Travis County felony history

The District Clerk can provide a Travis County felony criminal-history search and certified positive or negative search letter.

This covers Travis County felony records, not the entire state.

Travis County felony history

Texas statewide history

Use the Texas Department of Public Safety when the question concerns criminal history across Texas rather than one Travis County booking.

Texas DPS Criminal History Search
TCSO specifically states that its incarceration-record service does not provide criminal histories or clearance letters.
After dismissal or case resolution

Get the disposition before asking whether the arrest can be cleared

Find the booking event Save the booking number, arrest date and arresting agency.
Find every related court case One arrest can produce more than one criminal cause.
Obtain the disposition for every charge Eligibility can depend on exactly how each charge ended.
Separate correction from record clearing Incorrect data should be corrected at the source; an accurate record may require legal relief.
Review expunction or nondisclosure eligibility Texas eligibility varies by the charge, disposition, waiting period, prior record and other circumstances.
The Travis County District Clerk Criminal Division maintains all Travis County expunction cases, including misdemeanor and felony expunctions, along with felony nondisclosures.
Do not tell a reader that a dismissed case is automatically eligible for expunction. Texas record-clearing eligibility is fact-specific.
Local contacts

Travis County arrest, jail and court contact sheet

Travis County Jail — Central Booking
500 W. 10th St.
Austin, TX 78701

Arrest / booking info: 512-854-4180

General Jail Information

512-854-9889

Travis County Correctional Complex
3614 Bill Price Rd.
Del Valle, TX 78617
TCSO Central Command / Records
5555 Airport Blvd.
Austin, TX 78751

Central Records: 512-854-9749

TCSO Open Records

512-854-9718

TCSO Visitation

512-854-4666

Inmate Trust Fund

512-854-5319

TCSO Central Warrants

512-854-9751

Travis County District Clerk Criminal Division
501 W. 11th St., Room 2.300
Austin, TX 78701

Criminal records: 512-854-9420

Travis County Clerk Misdemeanor Division
5501 Airport Blvd.
Austin, TX 78751

512-854-9188

Criminal Court Administration
509 W. 11th St.
Austin, TX 78701

512-854-9244

Travis County Public Defender
1010 Lavaca St.
Austin, TX 78701

512-854-5100

Travis County District Attorney
416 W. 11th St.
Austin, TX 78701

512-854-9400

Travis County Attorney — Misdemeanors

512-854-9415

Map: Travis County Jail / Central Booking

Map: Travis County Correctional Complex

Map: Blackwell-Thurman Criminal Justice Center

Criminal courthouse parking: Travis County Criminal Courts says metered parking is available on streets surrounding the courthouse and meters accept coins and credit/debit cards. Leave additional time for courthouse security screening.
Recheck the person’s housing location and the office’s current hours before driving. Booking, release and housing can change after the first search.
Travis County shortcuts

Details that save unnecessary calls and wrong-office trips

Current inmate ≠ recent arrest list

If someone was already released, stop repeatedly refreshing the current-custody system and move to court records.

500 W. 10th is Central Booking

Do not automatically assume a person will remain at the downtown jail after intake.

Save the booking number immediately

TCSO requires it for several family services, records and money-transfer processes.

Felony and misdemeanor records split

D-1-DC points you toward the District Clerk; a misdemeanor “C” cause usually belongs with the County Clerk.

Booking photo is a records request

TCSO tells non-media members of the public to request booking photos through Open Records.

Probable-cause affidavit shortcut

TCSO’s Public Information Office says probable-cause affidavits can most quickly be obtained through the District Clerk.

APD report ≠ TCSO report

When Austin Police made the arrest, use the City of Austin report tools for the police narrative.

TCCC is the visitation hub

TCSO administers onsite Travis County jail visitation at the Del Valle complex.

Check-in closes early

Arriving 15 minutes before the appointment is already too late under the published visitation rule.

10 title-specific answers

Travis County recent arrest and booking questions

How do I check recent arrests in Travis County Texas?

Start with the Travis County Sheriff’s official inmate search when you believe the person is still in custody. The official jail search is designed for people currently held by TCSO rather than as a chronological daily-booking gallery. If the person was released before you searched, check Travis County criminal court records and the arresting agency, or request the booking record from TCSO.

Where is someone taken after an arrest in Travis County?

TCSO states that an individual arrested in Travis County is brought to the Central Booking Facility inside the Travis County Jail at 500 West 10th Street in Austin. After booking and classification, the person may remain there temporarily or be housed at the Travis County Correctional Complex in Del Valle.

How do I get a Travis County booking report or booking sheet?

Use the TCSO Open Records Request process when you need a booking sheet or another releasable booking record. If you need an official incarceration record, TCSO maintains incarceration records from May 1988 to the present and currently charges $15. Requests for another person’s incarceration record require the authorization and identification specified by TCSO.

Can I get a Travis County booking photo or mugshot?

TCSO’s Public Information Office says members of the public who are not media representatives must request booking photos through an Open Records Request. Do not rely on third-party mugshot sites as the official source for the booking record.

Why can’t I find a recently arrested person in the Travis County inmate search?

The person may still be going through intake, may have already been released, may be listed under another spelling, may have received a citation rather than a jail booking, or may be held by another county, state or federal agency. Call Travis County jail information when the status remains unclear and check the Travis County criminal docket for a filed case.

How do I find the court case after a Travis County arrest?

Use the Travis County criminal docket and Odyssey case-record systems. Felony records are maintained by the Travis County District Clerk, while Class A and Class B misdemeanor records are generally maintained by the Travis County Clerk. Travis County District Attorney guidance states that felony cause numbers begin with D-1-DC, while misdemeanor cause numbers generally begin with C.

How do I find bond information for someone in Travis County Jail?

Bond information appears under individual charges in the TCSO inmate record. TCSO explains that ANY type allows cash, surety or personal bond, cash or surety excludes personal bond, and no bond information available means no bond has yet been set for that charge. Check every charge because one unresolved charge can prevent release.

How do I visit someone in Travis County Jail?

TCSO currently allows two onsite visits per week and publishes onsite visitation Wednesday through Sunday, excluding county holidays, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Face-to-face visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. Visitors should arrive at least 30 minutes early because check-in ends 15 minutes before the visit.

How do I send money or mail to a Travis County inmate?

Mail must be sent directly to the facility where the inmate is housed and must include the inmate’s full name, date of birth and Jail ID or booking number plus the sender’s return address. TCSO accepts qualifying trust-fund deposits in person, by mail and through Western Union. Always verify the booking number and current housing location first.

Does a Travis County booking prove that someone was convicted?

No. A booking shows an arrest and custody event, not guilt. Charges can be rejected, changed, dismissed or resolved in several different ways. For the legal outcome, search the appropriate Travis County Clerk or District Clerk court record and locate the disposition for each charge.

Official-source hub

Primary Travis County sources used for this page

Travis County Sheriff’s Office
Records and courts
Austin and support resources
Accuracy, identity and legal-use notice

Texas-arrest.org is an independent informational website. It is not the Travis County Sheriff’s Office, Travis County District Clerk, Travis County Clerk, Travis County Attorney, Travis County District Attorney, Travis County Public Defender, Austin Police Department or another government agency.

Jail location, custody status, charges, bond, court dates, visitation schedules, provider instructions, fees and office hours can change. Check the live official page immediately before paying money, mailing property, visiting a jail, appearing in court or relying on a record.

An arrest or booking does not establish guilt. Verify identity with multiple identifiers and verify the final court disposition before using arrest information for employment, housing, publication, financial, safety or legal decisions.

Last official-source review: August 8, 2026. The article intentionally distinguishes current TCSO custody from broader “recent arrest” research and does not present a third-party mugshot gallery as the official Travis County booking database.

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