Travis County Jail Mugshots
Travis County jail mugshots and booking records are maintained by the Travis County Sheriff's Office in Austin, Texas. The county has an online inmate search portal where you can look up current inmates and recent releases by name or booking number. This page covers how to use the search tool, request booking photos, and find records through the county and state systems.
Travis County Overview
Travis County Sheriff's Office
The Travis County Sheriff's Office operates out of 5555 Airport Blvd., Austin, TX 78751. This is one of the largest county law enforcement agencies in Texas, serving a population of over 1.3 million people. The Sheriff's Office runs the Travis County Jail, processes all county bookings, and maintains the inmate search portal. When someone is arrested in Travis County, their record is entered into the system quickly after intake.
Travis County processes a high volume of bookings each year. The inmate information portal is available at traviscountytx.gov/sheriff/inmate-information. That tool lets you search by name or booking number for current inmates and recent releases. Booking records include charges, custody status, bond amount, and facility location.
For criminal history checks that go beyond current booking records, the Travis County District Clerk offers a criminal history search through the Odyssey portal, which covers Travis County felony cases. For statewide criminal history, the Texas DPS Criminal History line is (855) 481-7070.
| Office | Travis County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 5555 Airport Blvd., Austin, TX 78751 |
| Phone | (512) 854-9721 |
| Inmate Search | traviscountytx.gov/sheriff/inmate-information |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, business hours |
Travis County Inmate Search
Travis County's inmate search is available at the Sheriff's Office inmate information page. Search by name or booking number. The tool shows current custody status, charges, bond information, and the booking date. Results include both current inmates and people recently released from the jail.
For criminal history beyond what the inmate portal shows, the Travis County District Clerk handles certified criminal history checks. The District Clerk's office covers Travis County felony records through the Odyssey portal. Records prior to 2004 may be in archive and not available through the standard online portal. Visit the Travis County District Clerk criminal history page for that service.
For custody alerts, register at VINELink. That free service sends notifications when an inmate's status changes, including releases and facility transfers.
Visit the Travis County criminal history page to see what the county's online search portal looks like. The screenshot below was taken from the official Travis County website.
The Travis County District Clerk's criminal history portal provides access to county felony records and certified history letters for Travis County cases.
Travis County Booking Photos and Records
Booking photos are part of every Travis County arrest record. Under Texas Government Code Chapter 552, these records are available to the public. A Travis County booking record includes the person's full name, date of birth, charges, booking date and time, bond amount, arresting agency, and mugshot. For current inmates, some of this information appears in the online search portal.
Travis County processes thousands of bookings each year, and the system is well-organized. Public information includes current inmate roster, basic booking information with dates and times, charges and case numbers, mugshot photographs, bond and bail amounts, expected release dates, and current housing facility. Certain categories of information are protected. Medical and mental health records are not public. Information that could compromise ongoing investigations or institutional security may also be withheld.
For older records or records on people no longer in the inmate portal, submit a formal Public Information Request to the Travis County Sheriff's Office. The office must respond within 10 business days.
How to Request Travis County Jail Records
Submit a Public Information Request to the Travis County Sheriff's Office in writing. You can mail your request to 5555 Airport Blvd., Austin, TX 78751, or call (512) 854-9721 to ask about electronic submission options. Include the full name of the person whose records you want, the booking date or approximate date, and a description of the records you need, such as the booking photo, intake report, or specific charge data.
The Texas Public Information Act requires a response within 10 business days. Travis County is a large county with a well-resourced records division, so requests are usually processed efficiently. Fees may apply for copies. If the cost will exceed $40, the office must notify you before proceeding. You can narrow your request to reduce costs if needed.
For certified felony history letters covering Travis County cases, contact the District Clerk at the District Clerk's criminal history page. For statewide background checks, the Texas DPS Crime Records Division at (855) 481-7070 is the right contact.
Texas Statewide Jail and Arrest Resources
Beyond Travis County's own search tools, several state resources are useful. The TDCJ Offender Search covers people serving sentences in state prison. The Texas DPS Crime Records Division manages criminal history requests and can be reached at (855) 481-7070. VINELink provides free custody status alerts. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards monitors all county jails, including Travis County, and publishes inspection results online.
If a records request is denied and you believe the denial is improper, the Texas Attorney General's Open Government Division handles complaints and can issue binding opinions.
Removing an Arrest Record in Travis County
People arrested in Travis County who were not convicted may be eligible for expunction under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55. Qualifying situations include dismissed charges, acquittals, and completed deferred adjudication programs. If granted, all agencies holding records related to that arrest, including the Sheriff's Office and District Clerk, must destroy them.
The petition is filed with the Travis County courts. Travis County is a high-volume court system, and the process can take time. An attorney can assess whether you qualify and help navigate the filing. For cases that do not qualify for full expunction, an order of nondisclosure limits public access to the record. The District Clerk can provide information on both processes.
Cities in Travis County
Travis County includes Austin and several surrounding cities. Austin is the county seat and the state capital of Texas.
Austin itself is the county seat. Other communities in Travis County include Pflugerville, Cedar Park, Lakeway, and Del Valle. All county arrests go through the Travis County Sheriff's Office and jail system. Note that Austin is in Travis County; Cedar Park and Round Rock extend into Williamson County as well.