College Station Criminal History Records
Criminal history records for College Station are maintained by the College Station Police Department, Brazos County courts, and the Texas Department of Public Safety. If you need to find arrest records, court cases, or criminal background information for someone in College Station, this guide walks you through where those records are held and how to access them. College Station is in Brazos County, so felony and higher misdemeanor cases go through the Brazos County court system. The Texas DPS Crime Records Service holds the statewide Computerized Criminal History database that pulls from all local sources.
College Station Overview
Brazos County Court Records for College Station
College Station is in Brazos County. All felony and Class A and B misdemeanor cases that arise in College Station go to the Brazos County courts. Bryan is the county seat of Brazos County, and that is where the courthouse is located. The Brazos County District Clerk holds felony case files. The County Clerk maintains misdemeanor records for cases heard in the county courts at law.
College Station and Bryan are the two main cities in Brazos County, and their court records are all handled through the same county courthouse. Both the District Clerk and the County Clerk have public access terminals and accept walk-in searches. Online access is also available through the county's website.
| Office | Details |
|---|---|
| Brazos County District Clerk | 300 E. 26th St., Bryan, TX 77803 | (979) 361-4230 |
| Brazos County Clerk | 300 E. 26th St., Bryan, TX 77803 | (979) 361-4128 |
| Brazos County Sheriff | 1775 Briarcrest Dr., Bryan, TX 77802 | (979) 361-4900 |
| College Station Police Dept. | 2611 Texas Ave. S., College Station, TX 77840 | (979) 764-3600 |
| College Station Municipal Court | 1101 Texas Ave., College Station, TX 77840 | (979) 764-3700 |
For more detail on Brazos County records, see the Brazos County criminal history records page.
How to Search College Station Criminal Records
The statewide re:SearchTX portal is a good starting point for online searches. It indexes case records from courts across Texas, including Brazos County. You can search by name and see basic case information including charges, case status, and docket entries, at no cost.
The Brazos County District Clerk's public portal at brazoscountytx.gov gives direct access to county-level records. Searching the county directly may turn up records not yet reflected in re:SearchTX. For Class C misdemeanor cases handled by College Station Municipal Court, you need to contact that court directly. Municipal records are not part of the county court system.
For a full certified Texas criminal history, submit a request to the Texas DPS Crime Records Service. The DPS maintains the Computerized Criminal History system that collects arrest reports and court dispositions from all Texas agencies. Fees apply. Name-based searches are available to the public. Fingerprint-based searches return more precise results.
Types of Records Available
Felony records are held by the Brazos County District Clerk. Felony charges are filed in the Brazos County District Courts and remain public unless sealed by court order. These include cases for drug felonies, violent crimes, and major theft.
Class A and B misdemeanor records are filed with the Brazos County Clerk and handled in the county courts at law. Common examples include first-offense DWI, assault, and certain theft cases. Both the arrest record and the court file are public.
Class C misdemeanor records are handled by College Station Municipal Court and cover petty offenses and minor traffic violations. These records are separate from the county system and are searchable through the municipal court.
Arrest records come from the College Station Police Department and, for cases outside city limits, the Brazos County Sheriff. The College Station Police Department reports all arrests to DPS under state law. Even if a case is dismissed later, the arrest record exists until an expunction is ordered.
It is worth noting that College Station is a university town. Texas A&M University has its own police department, the Texas A&M University Police Department, which handles incidents on campus. Campus incidents that rise to the level of a criminal offense are reported to DPS and may also be handled by the Brazos County courts depending on the charge.
Texas DPS Criminal History System
The Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History (CCH) system is the single most complete source for Texas criminal records. All law enforcement agencies in Texas, including the College Station Police and the Texas A&M University Police, must report arrests to DPS. Courts must report dispositions. The result is a record that tracks both the arrest and what happened in court.
A public name-based search through DPS returns results based on name and date of birth. This search is open to the public and costs a small fee. Because it relies on name matching, there is some chance of errors. Fingerprint-based searches, done through authorized channels, confirm identity and return a more complete record. These are often required for professional licenses, government jobs, and similar official purposes.
If you want to see your own DPS criminal history, you can submit a self-request through the DPS Crime Records portal. This shows the full record on file under your name and fingerprints. If anything is inaccurate, you can challenge it through the DPS review process.
TDCJ Offender Search
If someone convicted of a felony in College Station was sentenced to state prison, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice maintains a record. The TDCJ offender search is free and lets you look up current and former state inmates by name. It shows sentence length, current housing, and projected release dates.
This record covers only the TDCJ portion of the case. For the full case history, including the original charges and court outcome, you need the Brazos County District Clerk's records. The TDCJ search is a useful supplement but not a substitute for the court record.
The City of College Station's official website provides access to the police department, municipal court, and public records request services for criminal history matters in College Station.
The College Station Police Department reports all arrests to DPS, ensuring that College Station arrest records appear in the statewide CCH system.
Texas Law on Criminal Record Access
Texas law gives the public broad rights to criminal records. The Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552) requires most government records to be released on request unless a specific exemption applies. Police reports, court filings, and booking records are generally covered.
The Texas Government Code Chapter 411 governs the DPS criminal history system. It sets the rules for what is public, what is restricted, and how fees are assessed. Some College Station records may be sealed through expunction or nondisclosure, particularly arrests that did not result in conviction or deferred adjudication cases that have been discharged. If you need help understanding what records may be available or how to challenge a denial, the Texas Attorney General's Open Government division is a useful resource.
The College Station Police Department processes public information requests for arrest records and offense reports, and reports all arrests to the Texas DPS to ensure they appear in the statewide criminal history database.
CSPD coordinates with Brazos County courts on criminal cases, ensuring arrest records and court dispositions are both captured in the statewide CCH system.
Brazos County Criminal History Records
College Station is in Brazos County. All felony and misdemeanor criminal cases from College Station go through the Brazos County court system in Bryan.