Texas Inmate Search (tdcj Inmate finder)

Texas is a huge state with one of the largest prison systems in the country at over 145,000 inmates on hand in 2017. This is a total from prisons and state jails in Texas. This guide will provide information on how to perform a Texas inmate search directly online using a few proven methods to find inmate data in Texas and beyond. Use the guide below to navigate and learn how to find these types of records online.

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Like, must states you should start your search at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Users can use the inmate portal to find Texas inmates. From the Offender information Search page, users can search for inmates by first and last name. A TDCJ number, a SID number, gender, and race.

The inmate data contained within the TDCJ inmate search only shows inmates that are currently under custody within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. The database is updated on working days only with the information in the TDCJ is at least 24 hours old.

When a search result is done and a record is shown users can see the full name of the inmate, TDCJ number, race, gender, projected release data, prison the inmate is assigned to, and date of birth. When using teh TDCJ inmate search users should have a high sucess rate of finding inmates.

Federal Bureau of Prisons

If you cannot find inmates using the TDCJ inmate search in Texas then try searching the Federal Bureau of Prisons. The BOP is responsible for handling over 180,290 inmates that make up the prison population. The BOP currently has over 35 thousand employees that help run all of its facilities.

Did you know
34% Recidivism Rate
The BOP has many inmate programs that help with criminogenic needs. Because of this the federal recidivism rate has lowered over the past decades and is currently have the rate of large state department corrections.

Search Services to find Texas inmates

Try using a search service to find Texas inmate data by searching a first and last name. The simple use of a search service to find inmate data and more makes it a good choice for anyone looking to find public records data on someone. Not only can someone find inmate data, but anyone can find more historical court records like arrest, court dockets, warrants, and more directly online with little effort from the user.

Offender information by email from the TDCJ

By email

Users looking for offender information can email the TDCJ. Be sure to be as specific as possible and provide the following information when emailing your request. Provide the full name of the offender, 7 digit TDCJ number. If you are not familiar with the inmates TDCJ number then provide the date of birth if known. Provide an approximate age, along with the county of conviction if known.
Send your email to the following:

Offender Information – Requests by E-mail

classify@tdcj.texas.gov

By phone

You can also call the offices of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to inquire about inmate data. The following information will let you call the offices directly.

Keep in mind that if you do not know the offenders TDCJ or SID number you have to provide the exact DOB for telephone request.

Offender parole review status
Telephone: 844-512-0461

Offender parole release status
Telephone: 512-406-5202

Offender locator and general information
Telephone: Huntsville: 936-295-6371 or 800-535-0283

Texas inmate statistics from the TDCJ

Jail data and statistics are from the Florida Department of Corrections website.

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Texas Crime rates and stats

Texas Prison Population from the TDCJ Facilities

Texas Inmates by Gender

The below data shows the number of total prisoners in Texas TDCJ facilitates. It also breaks down the gender male vs woman in terms of population in 2017

Texas offenses by category for 2017

Texas prison directory