Texas inmate lookup options enable individuals to find inmates in state prisons, county jails and federal prisons. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) maintains an online inmate database and provides a search tool that allows individuals to find inmates in state prisons. The search tool requires the user to enter either the inmate's name, TDCJ number or State Identification Number.
In addition to the online inmate search tool available through the TDCJ website, there are also other options for finding inmates in Texas. County jails and federal prisons maintain their own databases that can be searched online. The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) maintains an online database that allows individuals to locate inmates in Federal Prison. The BOP search tool requires you to enter either the inmate's name, Register Number, FBI Number or DCDC Number.
Vine search is another useful resource for locating inmates in Texas state prisons, county jails and federal prisons. Vine Search is a free public service provided by Securus Technologies that links victims with information about the custody status of offenders in participating jurisdiction. Once you register with Vine Search and create an account, you can search for information on inmates in Texas state prisons, county jails, and federal prisons.
Texas has four federal prisons located within its borders: Federal Correctional Institution - Three Rivers, Federal Correctional Institution - Seagoville, Federal Transfer Center - Oklahoma City and United States Penitentiary - Beaumont. These locations are operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), a branch of the U.S. Department of Justice responsible for managing all federal inmates nationwide. Individuals looking to find inmates in these institutions can use either The BOP's online database or Vine Search depending on their preference.
