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This page lists all 30 city jails in Texas. You can browse by county below, search for specific facilities, or navigate to related pages.
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About City Jails in Texas
Understanding city jails in the Texas
Welcome to the most complete and up-to-date directory of city jails in Texas. This page lists every active city jail facility operating across Texas, giving families, attorneys, bail bondsmen, and the general public fast, reliable access to local jail information. Whether you need to locate a recently arrested loved one, find contact details for a specific facility, or simply understand how the city jail system works in Texas, everything you need is available right here.
City Jail vs. Prison: What's the Difference?
City jails serve a very different function from state or federal prisons:
- City Jails: Locally operated facilities that hold individuals for short periods — typically those who have just been arrested, are awaiting trial, are unable to make bail, or are serving sentences of less than one year.
- County Jails: Similar to city jails but operated at the county level, serving a larger geographic area.
- State Prisons: Operated by Texas's Department of Corrections for felony offenses with sentences longer than one year.
- Federal Prisons: Operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons for federal crimes.
If you're unsure where your loved one is held, use our free US inmate locator tool to search across all facility types at once.
How to Find Someone in a City Jail
When a loved one is arrested and taken to a city jail in Texas, finding out exactly where they are being held is the first priority. Because city jails are locally operated, there is no single centralized database — which is exactly why this directory exists. Browse the list below, click on the relevant facility, and use the inmate search feature to locate your loved one quickly.
Booking & Intake Process
The booking process includes fingerprinting, photographing, health screening, and search of belongings. This can take a few hours to most of a day. During this period, the person is generally not accessible by phone or visitors.
Getting Bail
Bail is set by a judge at an arraignment, typically within 24-72 hours of arrest. A licensed bail bondsman can post bail on your behalf for a non-refundable fee of 10-15% of the total bail amount.
Hiring a Lawyer
Securing qualified legal representation as early as possible is critical. A criminal defense attorney can attend bail hearings, negotiate with prosecutors, and begin building a defense strategy from day one.
Calling an Inmate
Most city jails use third-party phone providers with outbound-only calls. Your number must be registered and a prepaid account set up. Read our calling guide for step-by-step instructions.
Sending Money
Inmates can receive money via online transfers, kiosk deposits, or money orders. Funds go to their commissary account for food, hygiene products, and phone credits. Click any facility for specific deposit methods.
Visitation
Visitation policies vary by facility. Some offer in-person visits while others use video only. Always check the specific facility's rules, visiting hours, and pre-approval requirements before making the trip.
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City Jails by County in Texas
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Texas has City Jails spread across dozens of counties, and finding the right one quickly can be challenging without the right tools. Use the county list below to instantly narrow results and view only the City Jails in a specific county within Texas. This is particularly helpful if you are trying to locate someone who was recently arrested in a specific area, or if you are planning a visit and need to find the closest facility to your location.
All City Jails in Texas
Complete listing of city jails
Browse Every City Jails in Texas
The full list of city jails in Texas is displayed below. Each entry includes the jail's name, city, county, address, and contact information. City jails are locally operated facilities typically managed by municipal law enforcement agencies such as city police departments or local sheriff's offices. They primarily house individuals who have been recently arrested, are awaiting arraignment or bail hearings, or are serving short-term sentences.
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Killeen Jail
402 North Second St, Killeen, TX 76541
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Bell | View Details |
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Pearland Jail
2703 Veterans Drive, Pearland, TX 77584
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Brazoria | View Details |
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Amador R Rodriguez Juvenile Boot Camp
2310 North Crockett St, San Benito, TX 78586
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Cameron | View Details |
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Harlingen Jail
1018 Fair Park Blvd, Harlingen, TX 78550
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Cameron | View Details |
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Allen Jail
205 West McDermott Drive, Allen, TX 75013
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Collin | View Details |
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Frisco Jail
7200 Stonebrook Parkway, Frisco, TX 75034
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Collin | View Details |
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Garland Detention Center
1891 Forest Lane, Garland, TX 75042
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Collin | View Details |
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Irving Jail
305 North O'Conner Road, Irving, TX 75039
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Collin | View Details |
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Carrollton Jail
2001 East Jackson Road, Carrollton, TX 75006
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Dallas | View Details |
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Garland Jail
1900 West State St, Garland, TX 75042
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Dallas | View Details |
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George Allen Jail
600 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75202
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Dallas | View Details |
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Grand Prairie Jail
1525 Arkansas Lane, Grand Prairie, TX 75052
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Dallas | View Details |
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Richardson Jail
140 North Greenville Ave, Richardson, TX 75080
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Dallas | View Details |
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Denton Jail
601 East Hickory, Denton, TX 76201
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Denton | View Details |
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Lewisville Jail
1187 West Main St, Lewisville, TX 75067
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Denton | View Details |
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Midlothian Police Jail
1150 North Hwy 67, Midlothian, TX 76065
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Ellis | View Details |
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BayMunicipal Police Jail
3200 North Main St, Baytown, TX 77521
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Harris | View Details |
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Harris County TX Sheriff's Office & Jail Administration
1200 Baker St, Houston, TX 77002
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Harris | View Details |
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Houston Municipal Prison Farm
8400 Mykawa Road, Houston, TX 77048
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Harris | View Details |
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Houston Police Central Jail
61 Riesner St, Houston, TX 77002
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Harris | View Details |
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Houston Southeast Jail
8300 Mykawa Road, Houston, TX 77048
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Harris | View Details |
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Pasadena Jail
1201 Davis, Pasadena, TX 77506
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Harris | View Details |
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Webster Jail
217 Pennsylvania Ave, Webster, TX 77598
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Harris | View Details |
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Athens Jail
PO Box 2601, Athens, TX 75751
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Henderson | View Details |
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McAllen Jail
1601 North Bicentennial Blvd, McAllen, TX 78501
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Hidalgo | View Details |
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