Missouri City Arrest Records and Mugshots
Missouri City jail mugshots and arrest records are kept by the Missouri City Police Department and the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office. Missouri City sits in both Fort Bend and Harris counties, but most arrests are processed through Fort Bend County. This page explains how to find Missouri City booking photos, search the Fort Bend County inmate roster, submit a public records request, and understand the expunction process for arrest records in Texas.
Missouri City Overview
Missouri City Police Department
The Missouri City Police Department handles law enforcement for the city. Officers patrol city streets, respond to calls, and make arrests within the city limits. The department is located at 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, TX 77489. Their non-emergency number is (281) 403-8700. You can find more information at the city's website at missouricitytx.gov.
After an arrest, Missouri City PD typically transfers the person to the appropriate county jail. Because the city spans both Fort Bend and Harris counties, the destination depends on where the arrest took place. Most Missouri City arrests go to the Fort Bend County Jail in Richmond. The Missouri City PD holds its own records for police reports and incident documents, which are available through public records requests.
| Department | Missouri City Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 1522 Texas Pkwy, Missouri City, TX 77489 |
| Phone | (281) 403-8700 |
| Website | missouricitytx.gov |
Missouri City PD records requests can be submitted in person or by contacting the Records Division. The city's public records process follows Texas law and you are entitled to most types of arrest and incident documents under the Texas Public Information Act.
Where Missouri City Jail Mugshots Are Held
For most Missouri City arrests, mugshots and booking records are maintained by the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff operates the county detention facility and handles booking for arrestees transferred from Missouri City PD and other Fort Bend law enforcement agencies. The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office website at fortbendcountytx.gov/government/departments/sheriff-s-office provides information on the inmate search and jail services.
The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office maintains booking records and inmate rosters for Missouri City arrests processed through the county jail in Richmond.
Fort Bend County's inmate search tool lets you look up people currently in custody or recently booked. Search by name to see custody status, charges, and booking information. For arrests in the parts of Missouri City that fall within Harris County, the Harris County Sheriff's Office maintains separate booking records at harriscountyso.org. If you are unsure which county handled the arrest, check both systems.
Note: Fort Bend County Jail is at 1410 First Colony Blvd, Richmond, TX 77469. The Sheriff's Office main line is (281) 341-4665.
How to Find Missouri City Arrest Records
Searching Missouri City arrest records involves checking the right county system. Most arrests will be in Fort Bend County. For those in the Harris County portion of Missouri City, check Harris County. State prison records are in the TDCJ system.
Start with the Fort Bend County Sheriff's inmate search for current bookings. If the person is not listed, try the Harris County Sheriff inmate search at harriscountyso.org. For state inmates, search TDCJ at inmate.tdcj.texas.gov/InmateSearch/start. For Missouri City PD police reports, submit a request to the Records Division at the Texas Parkway address. The Texas DPS criminal history database at dps.texas.gov/section/crime-records can also help when searching for broader criminal history.
Arrest records and court case records are different. Criminal case outcomes are held by the Fort Bend County District Clerk or Harris County District Clerk depending on the arrest location. If you need to know what happened in court, contact the appropriate District Clerk's office.
Public Information Requests in Missouri City
Texas Government Code Chapter 552, the Texas Public Information Act, gives every person the right to request records held by government agencies. This covers arrest logs, booking photos, incident reports, and other documents held by Missouri City PD, the Fort Bend County Sheriff, or the Harris County Sheriff. Each agency handles its own requests and must respond within 10 business days.
To request Missouri City PD records, contact the Records Division at 1522 Texas Parkway or call (281) 403-8700. For Fort Bend County Sheriff records, contact that office at (281) 341-4665 or visit 1410 First Colony Blvd, Richmond. For Harris County Sheriff records, contact that office through their website at harriscountyso.org.
If an agency denies your request, you can submit a complaint to the Texas Attorney General's Open Records Division. The AG can order agencies to release records that are not protected by a valid exemption. Common exemptions include ongoing investigations, certain juvenile records, and victim information.
Statewide Search Resources for Texas
When a local search does not return what you need, these statewide tools can help. TDCJ covers state prison inmates. Texas DPS has statewide criminal history. VINELink tracks custody changes across participating Texas jails.
- TDCJ Offender Search: inmate.tdcj.texas.gov/InmateSearch/start
- Texas DPS Crime Records: dps.texas.gov/section/crime-records
- VINELink: vinelink.com
TDCJ's offender search covers people sentenced to state prison, which is a different system from the county jails in Fort Bend or Harris County where Missouri City arrests are processed.
Expunction for Missouri City Arrest Records
If you were arrested in Missouri City and the case did not lead to a conviction, you may qualify for expunction under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55. Expunction is available when charges were dismissed, a grand jury no-billed the case, or you were acquitted at trial. After a court grants expunction, agencies must destroy all records tied to that arrest.
You file the petition in the district court of the county where the arrest was processed. For most Missouri City arrests, that is Fort Bend County. The petition must meet the eligibility requirements for the charge type and case outcome, and waiting periods may apply. If you completed deferred adjudication, expunction is generally not available, but you may qualify for an order of nondisclosure. A local attorney in the Missouri City or Fort Bend County area can advise you on your specific situation and help file the petition correctly.
After expunction, Missouri City PD, the Fort Bend County Sheriff, Harris County Sheriff if applicable, and DPS are all required to remove the record. Give agencies time to process the order. If you see a record still appearing after expunction is granted, contact the agency with a copy of the court order to request removal.
Fort Bend County Jail Records
Missouri City arrests are processed at Fort Bend County Jail. Visit the county page for the inmate search and booking information.