About Texas Criminal Wants and Warrants

Texas active warrants and most-wanted rosters are maintained by the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Texas Rangers, and county/municipal law enforcement under Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 15. DPS publishes the Texas 10 Most Wanted at dps.texas.gov; OAG publishes Top Ten Most Wanted Child Support Evaders.

Texas Criminal Wants and Warrants

Statewide Records

Alice Most Wanted
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Provided by the Alice, Texas Police Department. Select "Most Wanted" and browse photos / sketches of most wanted criminals.
Sweeny Most Wanted
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Browse this Sweeny, Texas Police database by name, photo, and crime committed for a list of the most wanted fugitives.

County Records

City Records

Abilene Warrants
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Browse this list of people with outstanding warrants issued by the Abilene, Texas Municipal Court.
Arlington Warrants
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Browse these PDF listings of active warrants, capias warrants, and alias warrants issued by the City of Arlington, Texas Municipal Court.
Garland Warrants
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Browse this alphabetical listing of open warrants issued by the Garland, Texas Municipal Court.
Odessa Most Wanted
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Browse the Odessa Crimestoppers Most Wanted list. Provides name, photograph, description and crime.
San Antonio Most Wanted
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Browse this San Antonio, Texas Police Department list by name for wanted fugitives. Information includes name, photo, physical description, and offense committed.
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Waco Warrants
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Browse this list of outstanding warrants in Waco, Texas. Click on Warrant Listing for PDF file.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check Texas active warrants?

State Police or DOC publishes a most-wanted list; county Sheriffs publish local warrants. Use Statewide and County tabs.

Are all outstanding warrants public?

Felony and most-wanted warrants are public; some sealed or investigative warrants are not.

What should I do if I think I have a warrant?

Contact a defense attorney before turning yourself in to clarify charges and bond.

Can I report fugitive sightings?

Yes — most agency websites have an anonymous tip form; serious cases call 911.