College Station Jail Mugshots and Arrest Records
College Station jail mugshots and arrest records are maintained by the College Station Police Department and the Brazos County Sheriff's Office. The College Station PD makes arrests inside city limits, and the Brazos County Jail holds most inmates after booking. Home to Texas A&M University, College Station sees a mix of student-related and general criminal cases. This guide explains where to find College Station booking photos, how to search Brazos County inmate records, and how to file a public information request under Texas law.
College Station Overview
College Station Police Department
The College Station Police Department is the main law enforcement agency for the city. Officers handle arrests inside city limits and the department maintains a Records Division for incident reports, arrest documents, and related law enforcement files. The department website is at cstx.gov/police. The non-emergency line is (979) 764-3600. College Station borders Bryan, the Brazos County seat, and the two cities share some public safety resources.
To request records from College Station PD, submit your request in writing to the Records Division. Texas Government Code Chapter 552 governs the process and gives the department 10 business days to respond. Include the full name, date, and location of the incident you are asking about. For records involving Texas A&M University Police, those are handled by the TAMU Police Department, which is a separate agency from the City of College Station PD.
| Department | College Station Police Department |
|---|---|
| Website | cstx.gov/police |
| Phone | (979) 764-3600 |
| County | Brazos County |
| County Jail | Brazos County Jail |
After College Station PD makes an arrest, the person is typically transferred to the Brazos County Jail. The Brazos County Sheriff's Office takes over custody and creates the official booking record at that point, including the booking photo. For booking photos and inmate status, the Brazos County Sheriff is the right agency to contact.
The College Station Police Department website at cstx.gov/police provides contact information for the Records Division and guidance on how to request police reports and other public law enforcement documents.
The College Station Police Department processes city arrests and maintains records that can be requested through the Records Division under the Texas Public Information Act.
Brazos County Jail and College Station Booking Photos
The Brazos County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail and is the primary keeper of booking records for College Station arrests. After the College Station PD transfers an inmate to the county facility, the Sheriff's Office creates the formal booking record, including the mugshot. Booking photos become part of the public record once a person is formally booked into county custody.
To search current Brazos County inmates, contact the Brazos County Sheriff's Office. The county has resources for checking jail custody status. College Station and Bryan are the two main cities in Brazos County, and the county jail handles bookings from both. For people who have been released, submit a formal public information request to the Sheriff's Office for older booking records. Include the full name and approximate date of arrest.
For criminal court case records, the Brazos County District Clerk handles felony filings. County court at law handles Class A and B misdemeanor cases. Those court records are separate from the jail and police files. If you need to know the outcome of a case that started with a College Station arrest, the District Clerk is the place to look.
Note: Texas A&M University Police is a separate agency from College Station PD. Arrests made by TAMU Police may go through a different booking process. Contact TAMU Police directly for records related to on-campus arrests.
How to Find College Station Arrest Records
College Station arrest records exist across several agencies. The College Station PD keeps police reports. The Brazos County Sheriff keeps booking photos and inmate data. TAMU Police keeps records for on-campus arrests. Each system is separate, and you may need to check more than one depending on what you are looking for.
For current custody status, contact the Brazos County Sheriff's Office directly and ask about the inmate roster. For released inmates, request the police report from College Station PD and the booking record from the Brazos County Sheriff. For court case data, check with the Brazos County District Clerk. For state prison inmates, use the TDCJ offender search at inmate.tdcj.texas.gov/InmateSearch/start.
College Station has a younger-than-average population because of Texas A&M University. Many arrests involve misdemeanor charges such as minor in possession or public intoxication. Those cases often result in quick releases and may not show up in the county inmate system for long. If you are looking for a recent arrest, checking within 24 to 48 hours of the incident gives the best results.
Public Information Requests in College Station
The Texas Public Information Act, Government Code Chapter 552, gives any person the right to ask for records from Texas government agencies. That includes College Station police reports, Brazos County jail booking records, and court case files. Agencies must respond within 10 business days of a written request. Large or complex requests may take longer, and the agency must notify you if more time is needed.
For College Station police records, submit a written request to the Records Division at (979) 764-3600 or through the department website at cstx.gov/police. For Brazos County records, contact the Brazos County Sheriff's Office separately. Each handles its own requests on its own timeline. TAMU Police handles records requests for on-campus incidents separately from city and county agencies.
Records that are typically withheld include juvenile files, ongoing investigation documents, victim identity data, and certain personnel records. If a denial is improper, you can challenge it through the Texas Attorney General's Open Records Division.
Texas Statewide Arrest Record Resources
Beyond local College Station and Brazos County databases, state tools provide broader Texas arrest record coverage. Texas DPS maintains a statewide criminal history database. TDCJ runs the main offender search for state prison inmates. VINELink offers free custody status alerts for victims and family members.
- TDCJ Offender Search: inmate.tdcj.texas.gov/InmateSearch/start
- Texas DPS Crime Records: dps.texas.gov/section/crime-records
- VINELink Victim Notification: vinelink.com
College Station sits in the Brazos Valley alongside Bryan. The two cities form a combined metro area and share law enforcement resources in some areas. Bryan is the Brazos County seat, so county courts and the county jail are technically in Bryan even though they serve College Station residents. When searching records, keep in mind that the Brazos County facility is the holding location for College Station inmates, and county court filings are processed in Bryan through county offices.
Expunction and Nondisclosure in Brazos County
Texas law allows some people to clear arrest records that did not lead to a conviction. Under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55, a person can petition for expunction when their case was dismissed, when no charges were filed, or when a grand jury returned a no-bill. Once the court grants an expunction order, all agencies must destroy their copies of the record.
After expunction, the College Station PD records, Brazos County Jail booking data, and court clerk files must all be removed. Public searches and background checks should no longer show the arrest. It takes time for agencies to process the removal after a court order is entered. If records still show up afterward, contact the relevant agency with a copy of the court order.
For deferred adjudication cases, nondisclosure may be the right path instead. That seals the record from public view but does not destroy it. Contact a Bryan or College Station attorney or reach out to a Brazos Valley legal aid organization to review your eligibility and help you file in Brazos County District Court.
The Texas DPS statewide criminal history system covers arrests from across Texas and supplements what local College Station and Brazos County databases contain.
Brazos County Jail Records
Arrests in College Station are processed at the Brazos County Jail. Visit the county page for inmate search and booking records.