These agencies are responsible in maintaining the safety and security in the county. Their duties include with processing subpoenas, warrants as well as other records of criminal activities in the area.

A public record is a term used to describe any information kept on file by the government that is made available to the general public. Most public records are maintained to keep track on changes in the population, such as births, deaths, and marriages. Other pieces of information are usually available at a county level or at the state level. The type of record needed will determine where to begin the research.

Texas, like California and all other states, promote freedom of information. Texas Arrest Records, California Arrest records, and all other arrest records are made available by the government. Recent laws such as the U.S. Freedom of Information Act have put more of the records maintained by the U.S. Governmen