Limestone County Jail Mugshots
Limestone County jail mugshots and booking records are maintained by the Limestone County Sheriff's Office in Groesbeck, Texas. This page explains how to find current inmates, access booking photos, and request official records from the Limestone County jail system.
Limestone County Overview
Limestone County Sheriff's Office
The Limestone County Sheriff's Office is in Groesbeck, the county seat. The main phone number is (254) 729-3278. Groesbeck is a small community in Central Texas that serves as the hub for county government and law enforcement. Limestone County sits in the Brazos River valley area between Waco and the Pineywoods region to the east.
Limestone County is a rural Central Texas county with an agricultural base. Cotton, cattle, and some oil and gas production have historically driven the local economy. The county is in a transitional zone between the rolling prairies of Central Texas and the more wooded areas of East Texas. Mexia is the largest city in Limestone County and accounts for a significant share of the county's population and law enforcement activity. The Mexia city police handle municipal arrests, while county cases flow through the Sheriff's Office and the county jail in Groesbeck.
The county is also home to Fort Parker State Park near Groesbeck, which adds some seasonal tourism activity. Law enforcement in the area handles the typical mix of cases for a rural Texas county: drug offenses, property crimes, DWI, and domestic violence calls. The Sheriff's Office is the primary county-level agency and maintains all booking records for the Limestone County Jail.
The Limestone County Courthouse in Groesbeck houses the District Clerk and County Clerk. Those offices maintain court case records and civil filings separately from what the jail keeps on file.
| Office | Limestone County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| County Seat | Groesbeck, TX |
| Phone | (254) 729-3278 |
Limestone County Inmate Search
Limestone County does not have a dedicated public online inmate search portal. To find out if someone is currently held in the Limestone County Jail, call the Sheriff's Office at (254) 729-3278 during business hours. Staff can confirm custody status and provide basic booking information by phone.
For state prison inmates, use the TDCJ Offender Search. People who are sentenced and transferred to Texas Department of Criminal Justice facilities will appear in the state system rather than the county roster. Use VINELink for free custody status notifications whenever an inmate's status changes in the Limestone County system.
Limestone County Booking Photos and Records
Booking records at the Limestone County Jail are public under the Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552). Each record includes the inmate's full legal name, date of birth, physical description, booking number, arresting agency, charges, and bond details. A booking photo taken at intake is part of the official record.
Limestone County processes arrests from the Sheriff's Office, from Mexia police, and from any other agencies making state-level arrests in the county. Drug offenses, DWI, theft, and assault are the most common charge types. The county's rural character means the jail population stays relatively low compared to urban Texas counties, but the types of offenses are consistent with Central Texas norms.
Records stay on file indefinitely unless a court orders them removed. Anyone can request non-restricted public booking records in writing, and the Sheriff's Office must respond within 10 business days under state law. Fees may apply for copies of records or photos.
How to Request Limestone County Jail Records
To request booking records or mugshots, contact the Limestone County Sheriff's Office at (254) 729-3278 in Groesbeck. Submit a written public information request in person or by mail. Include the subject's full name, date of birth, and approximate arrest date in your request. The office must respond within 10 business days. Fees may apply for copies.
For court case records, the Limestone County District Clerk in Groesbeck handles those files. Court records cover case filings, dispositions, and related documents that are separate from what the jail maintains. Statewide criminal history is available through the Texas DPS Crime Records Division.
Texas Statewide Jail and Arrest Resources
For searches beyond Limestone County, these tools cover state prison records, statewide criminal history, and custody alerts across Texas.
- TDCJ Offender Search - state prison records
- Texas DPS Crime Records - statewide criminal history
- VINELink - custody status notifications
- Texas Commission on Jail Standards - jail inspection data
Removing an Arrest Record in Limestone County
Limestone County arrest records stay on file unless a court orders them removed. Under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55, expunction is available if charges were dismissed, you were acquitted, or the case ended without a conviction. The petition is filed with the district court in Limestone County in Groesbeck.
If the court grants expunction, the Sheriff's Office must destroy all records of that arrest, including the booking photo. After expunction, the arrest legally did not happen. An attorney in the Groesbeck or Waco area can review your eligibility and prepare the required filing. Waco is the nearest large metro area and has many attorneys who practice in Central Texas district courts including Limestone County.
A nondisclosure order may apply in cases that ended with deferred adjudication. This option does not destroy records but seals them from public access. An attorney can explain which option fits your situation based on how the original case was resolved.
Cities in Limestone County
Limestone County includes Groesbeck, the county seat, along with Mexia, Coolidge, Kosse, and Thornton. Mexia is the largest city in the county. None of these communities meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. All county-level arrests are processed through the Limestone County Jail in Groesbeck.