Find Brazos County Jail Mugshots
Brazos County jail mugshots and booking records are maintained by the Brazos County Sheriff's Office in Bryan, Texas. The Sheriff's Office operates the county jail and publishes an online inmate roster with booking photos available to the public. Brazos County is home to Bryan and College Station, and it includes Texas A&M University. This page explains how to use the Brazos County inmate roster, what information the mugshot records contain, and how to formally request booking records from this Central Texas county.
Brazos County Overview
Brazos County Sheriff's Office
The Brazos County Sheriff's Office is at 1700 N. Earl Rudder Freeway in Bryan. The jail facility is at 1703 N. Earl Rudder Freeway, just adjacent to the main office. The Sheriff's Office can be reached at (979) 361-4900 for the main line and (979) 361-4800 for the jail directly. Records inquiries are handled at (979) 361-4910.
The Brazos County Sheriff covers unincorporated parts of the county and works alongside the Bryan and College Station Police Departments. All three agencies route arrests through the Brazos County Jail. With Texas A&M University in College Station, the county handles a wide range of arrest types. The online inmate roster at brazoscountytx.gov/departments/sheriff shows current detainees with booking photos displayed publicly.
| Office | Brazos County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 1700 N. Earl Rudder Fwy., Bryan, TX 77803 |
| Jail Address | 1703 N. Earl Rudder Freeway, Bryan, TX 77803 |
| Sheriff Phone | (979) 361-4900 |
| Jail Phone | (979) 361-4800 |
| Records | (979) 361-4910 |
| Website | brazoscountytx.gov/departments/sheriff |
Brazos County Inmate Roster with Mugshots
The Brazos County Sheriff's Office publicly displays booking photos as part of its inmate roster. Visit the inmate roster section at brazoscountytx.gov to search current inmates. The roster is updated regularly and shows who is held at the Brazos County Jail at any given time.
The online roster shows each inmate's name, booking photo, charges, bond amount, and booking date. You can search by name to find a specific person. Current inmates and recent bookings appear in the system. Released inmates may drop off the roster after a period of time. For records older than what the online system shows, submit a formal records request.
The VINELink notification system also covers Brazos County. You can search current inmate status through VINELink and register for automated alerts when someone is released or transferred. This is available around the clock and does not require contacting the Sheriff's Office directly.
For state prison tracking, the TDCJ Offender Search covers inmates who were convicted and sent to a Texas state prison. If someone originally arrested in Brazos County received a prison sentence, they appear in TDCJ records rather than the county roster.
Texas Commission on Jail Standards
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards regulates and inspects all county jails in Texas, including the Brazos County Jail. You can review inspection reports and jail standards information at tcjs.state.tx.us.
TCJS sets minimum standards for Texas county jails covering staffing, facility conditions, medical care, and inmate rights. The Brazos County Jail undergoes regular TCJS inspections. Their site also provides population data and compliance history for jails across the state.
Formal Records Requests in Brazos County
While the Brazos County inmate roster is publicly available online, some people need official copies of booking records for legal or personal use. To get certified copies or historical records, submit a Texas Public Information Act request. Texas Government Code Chapter 552 governs these requests and gives any person the right to ask for government records. You can see the full law at statutes.capitol.texas.gov.
Send your written request to the Brazos County Sheriff's Office Records Division at 1700 N. Earl Rudder Freeway, Bryan, TX 77803. Include the subject's full name, date of birth if known, and the approximate date of the arrest you are asking about. State clearly what records you need, such as a booking photo, arrest report, or charge sheet. The county has 10 business days to respond.
Booking records from cases involving persons under 17 years old are not public under Texas Family Code Section 58.005. If a case has been expunged by court order under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55, the records are no longer available. For any dispute about a records denial, contact the Texas Attorney General's Open Government Division at texasattorneygeneral.gov.
Cities in Brazos County
Brazos County includes Bryan and College Station, the twin cities of the Brazos Valley. All arrests made by city police in these communities route through the Brazos County Jail for booking.
Other communities in Brazos County include Hearne, Calvert, and smaller unincorporated areas. Bryan and College Station are the main population centers.
Nearby Counties
These counties are adjacent to Brazos County in Central Texas.