Texas Counties

Texas has 254 counties, each with its own sheriff's office that keeps police blotter records, arrest logs, and jail rosters. The sheriff handles law enforcement for areas outside city limits and runs the county jail. Every county also has a District Clerk for court records tied to criminal cases. Filing fees, office hours, and online access vary from one county to the next. Select a county below to find the sheriff's contact info, jail search tools, and police blotter resources for that area.