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Welcome to the most complete and up-to-date directory of police detention and holding facilities in Texas. This page lists every active police-operated jail, holding facility, and lockup currently operating across Texas, giving families, attorneys, bail bondsmen, and the general public fast and reliable access to accurate information about police-level detention. When a loved one is arrested by a local or municipal police department in Texas, they are typically taken to a police-operated facility first — before being transferred to a county jail. This directory helps you find exactly where they are being held and what steps to take next.
What Are Police Detention Facilities?
Police detention facilities — commonly called police lockups, holding cells, or police jails — are short-term detention facilities operated by local or municipal police departments. They hold individuals for 24 to 72 hours immediately following arrest while booking is completed, charges are filed, and bail arrangements are made.
Unlike county jails or state prisons, police facilities are not designed for long-term incarceration. If searching for a recently arrested loved one, they may still be at the police facility rather than a county jail, especially in the first 24 to 48 hours after arrest.
How Police Facilities Differ From Other Facilities
- Police Detention Facilities: Operated by local police. Hold individuals for 24-72 hours during booking and initial processing only.
- City Jails: Operated by municipal authorities for slightly longer-term detention including pretrial holding and short sentences.
- County Jails: Operated by the county sheriff's office for pretrial detainees and sentences under one year.
- State Prisons: Operated by Texas's DOC for felony offenses with sentences over one year.
- Federal Prisons: Operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons for federal crimes.
What Happens After Arrest in Texas
- Arrest and Transport: Individual is arrested and transported to the nearest police detention facility.
- Booking and Intake: Photographing, fingerprinting, health screening, belongings search, warrant review (takes several hours).
- Initial Holding: Placed in holding cell while charges are filed and case is reviewed by prosecutors.
- Arraignment/Bail Hearing: Within 24-72 hours, brought before a judge who sets bail or releases them.
- Transfer or Release: Either released or transferred to county jail to await trial.
Finding Someone in Police Detention in Texas
Browse the directory below to find the police facility in the area where the arrest took place and contact them directly. You can also use our free US inmate locator tool to search by name once booking is complete. Knowing the arrest location and the person's full legal name will help speed up your search.
Getting Bail
For minor charges, bail may be posted directly at the police facility using a standard bail schedule. For serious charges, bail is set at arraignment (within 24-72 hours). A bail bondsman can post bail for a 10-15% non-refundable fee.
Hiring a Lawyer
The period immediately following arrest is one of the most critical windows in the legal process. A criminal defense attorney can advise on rights during questioning, attend bail hearings, and begin building a defense strategy from day one.
Calling a Detainee
Phone access at police facilities is typically limited during initial booking. Once intake is complete, detainees can usually make a limited number of collect calls to notify family members or contact an attorney.
Visitation
Visitation at police detention facilities is typically very limited during the initial holding period. Most police lockups do not offer standard visitation. Regular visitation becomes available once transferred to a county jail.
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Police Station by County in Texas
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Texas has Police Station 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 Police Station 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.
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Browse the Complete List of Police Detention Facilities in Texas
The full directory of police detention and holding facilities in Texas is displayed below. Every active police-operated lockup, holding cell, and short-term detention facility is included. Each entry includes the facility name, operating police department, city, county, address, and contact information. Police detention facilities are the first point of contact in the criminal justice system — where booking, processing, and initial detention occur before any further transfer.
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Temple TX Police Jail
209 East Ave A, Temple, TX 76501
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Bell | View Details |
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Troy TX Police Jail
201 East Main St., Troy, TX 76579
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Bell | View Details |
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Balcones Heights TX Police Jail
3300 Hillcrest Drive, Balcones Heights, TX 78201
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Bexar | View Details |
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Castle Hills TX Police Jail
209 Lemonwood Dr., Castle Hills, TX 78213
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Bexar | View Details |
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Converse TX Police Jail
402 South Seguin, Converse, TX 78109
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Bexar | View Details |
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Elmendorf TX Police Jail
214 Bexar, Elmendorf, TX 78228
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Bexar | View Details |
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Fair Oaks Ranch TX Police Jail
7286 Dietz Elkhorn, Fair Oaks Ranch, TX 78015
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Bexar | View Details |
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Grey Forest TX Police Jail
18502 Scenic Loop Rd., Grey Forest, TX 78023
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Bexar | View Details |
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Helotes TX Police Jail
12951 Bandera Rd., Helotes, TX 78023
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Bexar | View Details |
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Leon Valley TX Police Jail
6400 El Verde Rd., Leon Valley, TX 78238
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Bexar | View Details |
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Selma TX Police Jail
9375 Corporate Drive, Selma, TX 78154
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Bexar | View Details |
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Shavano Park TX Police Jail
900 Saddletree Court, Shavano Park, TX 78231
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Bexar | View Details |
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Somerset ISD TX Police Jail
7791 6th St., Somerset, TX 78069
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Bexar | View Details |
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Somerset TX Police Jail
7360 East 6th St., Somerset, TX 77879
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Bexar | View Details |
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South San Antonio ISD TX Police Jail
5622 Ray Ellison Dr., San Antonio, TX 78242
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Bexar | View Details |
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Windcrest TX Police Jail
8601 Midcrown, Windcrest, TX 78239
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Bexar | View Details |
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Alamo Heights TX Police Jail
6116 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209
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Bexar; Comal | View Details |
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East Central ISD TX Police Jail
7382 FM 1628, San Antonio, TX 78263
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Bexar; Comal | View Details |
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Harlandale ISD TX Police Jail
632 West Vestal Pl., San Antonio, TX 78221
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Bexar; Comal | View Details |
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Hill Country Village TX Police Jail
116 Aspen Ln., San Antonio, TX 78232
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Bexar; Comal | View Details |
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Hollywood Park TX Police Jail
2 Mecca Drive, San Antonio, TX 78232
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Bexar; Comal | View Details |
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Kirby TX Police Jail
4130 Ackerman Rd., San Antonio, TX 78219
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Bexar; Comal | View Details |
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North East TX ISD Police Jail
10333 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78217
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Bexar; Comal | View Details |
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Olmos TX Police Jail
119 West El Prado Dr., San Antonio, TX 78212
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Bexar; Comal | View Details |
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San Antonio ISD TX Police Jail
1702 North Alamo, San Antonio, TX 78215
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Bexar; Comal | View Details |
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