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The State of Texas has over 239 Jail systems across 254 counties. You can search for inmates or jail roster for each one of these counties: Anderson County, Andrews County, Angelina County, Aransas County, Hardin County, Harris County, Kleberg County, Knox County, Lamar County, Montgomery County, Orange County, Tarrant County, Travis County and others.

Texas, nicknamed “The Lone Star State,” is the largest state in the contiguous United States. Austin, the capital city, offers a blend of government buildings, a vibrant music scene, and outdoor activities.

  • Capital City: Austin
  • Population: As of 2023, Texas’ population is estimated to be around 29.5 million, making it the second-most populous state in the nation.
  • Correctional Facilities: The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) manages the state’s prison system, one of the largest in the country. It encompasses a variety of facilities:
    • State Prisons: TDCJ operates over 100 adult prisons throughout Texas, housing male and female offenders with varying sentence lengths. Security levels range from minimum to maximum.
    • Private Prisons: Texas utilizes private facilities to supplement its state-run prisons.
    • State Jails: These facilities house inmates sentenced to less than two years.
    • Incarceration Alternatives: TDCJ offers programs for lower-risk offenders serving shorter sentences or transitioning back into society, including halfway houses and parole supervision.
    • County Jails: These hold individuals awaiting trial or serving short sentences. Texas has 254 counties, with most operating their own jails.
  • State Prison Population: As of 2021, Texas’ prison population was approximately 140,000 inmates. This translates to an incarceration rate of around 474 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly higher than the national average.
  • Probation Population: The exact number of individuals on probation in Texas fluctuates, but estimates suggest it’s likely several times higher than the prison population. As of 2021, it was likely in the range of over 500,000 on probation.
  • Violent Crime Rate: Texas violent crime rate falls within the national average according to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting data. However, it’s important to note that crime rates can vary significantly within the state, with urban areas generally having higher rates.

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Resources for Further Information:

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice website provides a public inmate search function. You can search for inmates by name, incarceration number, or state identification number. The search may not include individuals held in local county jails.


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