Austin Booking Reports Lookup
Austin booking reports are split between the Austin Police Department and the Travis County Sheriff's Office. APD makes arrests and files police reports, while Travis County handles booking and detention at the county jail. Austin also offers arrest data through an open data portal on the city's website, which includes downloadable APD arrest datasets that cover recent and historical bookings. If you need a specific record or a certified copy, you can request it directly from APD or the Travis County Attorney's office.
Austin Overview
APD and Travis County Booking System
Austin Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency for the city. APD is headquartered at 715 E. 8th Street, Austin, TX 78701. The main non-emergency line is 512-974-2000, and the Records Division can be reached at 512-974-5499. Officers from APD make arrests throughout the city, and those arrest reports become part of the department's official records. You can request those reports through APD or through the city's 3-1-1 system.
The Travis County Sheriff's Office manages the county jail at 5085 FM 3502, Austin, TX 78747. That facility, sometimes called the Del Valle Correctional Complex, holds most people arrested in Travis County including those booked by APD. The jail phone is (512) 854-9770. The county maintains an inmate search tool that lets you find people currently held at the facility. For public records requests tied to county jail data, contact the Travis County Attorney's Office at P.O. Box 1748, Austin, TX 78767, or call (512) 854-6621.
| Office | Austin Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 715 E. 8th Street Austin, TX 78701 |
| Records Division | 512-974-5499 |
| Travis County Jail | 5085 FM 3502, Austin, TX 78747 |
| Jail Phone | (512) 854-9770 |
| APD Website | austintexas.gov/police |
Austin Open Data Arrests Dataset
Austin stands out among Texas cities for publishing arrest data in a downloadable format through its open data program. The APD Arrests dataset is hosted on the federal data catalog at catalog.data.gov/dataset/apd-arrests. This dataset includes arrest records from APD and is updated on a regular basis. You can download the data and filter by date, charge type, or geographic area. It is useful for research or for getting a broad view of arrest patterns in Austin over time.
The City of Austin also maintains its own open data portal at austintexas.gov/department/police. That site includes links to policing datasets, annual reports, and other public information tied to the Austin Police Department. The city's commitment to open data means more arrest information is freely accessible in Austin than in many other Texas cities, though individual records still require a formal request for certified copies.
If you want a specific record from the dataset rather than the full data file, you still need to contact APD's Records Division. They can pull a specific case or arrest record and provide it in the format you need. That request goes through the standard public information process under Texas Government Code Chapter 552.
Austin Police Records and Arrest Data
The Austin Police Department website is the starting point for records requests, public information, and links to the city's open data resources.
APD's main site provides access to records request forms, department news, and links to community resources. It is where you start if you need an incident report or want to submit a formal open records request.
The City of Austin police department page also links to open data resources and policing statistics for the city.
From this page you can navigate to the city's open data portal, find contact information for specific units, and learn how to report crimes or request records through the 3-1-1 system.
The federal open data site at catalog.data.gov hosts the APD Arrests dataset, making Austin booking data downloadable for public use.
The arrests dataset is one of the more complete public sources of Austin booking data. It covers a multi-year range of APD arrests and is updated on a periodic basis.
How to Request Austin Police Records
APD accepts records requests online, by phone, and in person. For most requests, the easiest path is through the city's 3-1-1 service, which handles many types of city records inquiries. You can call 3-1-1 from within Austin or 512-974-2000 from outside the city. If your request is for a specific police report or arrest record, you can also contact the Records Division directly at 512-974-5499.
APD's fee schedule is standard for Texas departments. Incident reports cost $0.10 per page. Accident reports are $6.00. Body camera footage requests start at $25.00, with additional charges of $0.50 per minute of footage beyond the first 30 minutes. Audio recordings cost $10.00 plus $0.25 per minute. If your request requires significant labor to produce, APD can provide a cost estimate before processing. All fees are set under the Texas Public Information Act.
Per APD General Orders, arrest information and basic booking data are treated as releasable public information. Local criminal history, including arrest history and case dispositions, may also be released under appropriate circumstances. Restricted categories include juvenile records and information that would interfere with an active investigation. The Travis County Attorney's office handles records requests tied to county-level booking data and jail records.
Note: Travis County records requests should go to the Travis County Attorney's Office at P.O. Box 1748, Austin, TX 78767, phone (512) 854-6621. The 10 business day statutory response period applies to both city and county agencies.
Travis County Booking Records
Austin is the county seat of Travis County. People arrested by APD are held at Travis County's jail facility after booking. The Travis County Sheriff's Office runs the county detention system and maintains countywide booking records. For more on Travis County inmate search tools, facilities, and records access, visit the Travis County booking reports page.