Travis County Jail Inmate Search & Roster 2026

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Travis County, Texas · Live custody and family-action guide

Travis County Booking Lookup: Find Housing, Charges, Bond, Visits and Court Dates

Travis County maintains a live inmate search for people currently in county custody. The useful part is not simply finding a matching name: families need the seven-digit booking number, jail ID, current facility, each charge, each bond line and the related court case before taking action.

This all-in-one guide explains the search result and the next steps for Central Booking in downtown Austin or the Correctional Complex in Del Valle—including bond, visitation, mail, calls, deposits, SecurePak, property, mental health, medical care, court records, VINE alerts and release or transfer checks.

Open official inmate search Call jail information No result found?
Verify identity and housing before acting: Travis County warns that its public inmate data may not be complete or error-free. Match the full name, date of birth, jail ID or booking number and current facility. A booking or charge is an allegation and does not establish guilt.
Official roster

Current-custody search by inmate identity.

General jail line

512-854-9889

Central Booking

500 W. 10th St., Austin.

Main complex

3614 Bill Price Rd., Del Valle.

Facts reviewed

July 23, 2026.

Start here

Choose the correct Travis County inmate-search route

1
Need current custody and bond

Use the Sheriff’s live inmate search. Save the booking number, jail ID, housing location, charges and every bond line.

2
Need court date or attorney

Use Travis County’s public court portal after copying the case or cause number from the custody result.

3
Need an old incarceration record

Request a TCSO incarceration record. Available records cover May 1988 to the present and are not the same as a criminal-history report.

Prepare these details before searching

Full legal first and last name
Date of birth or approximate age
Possible maiden, former or compound surname
Approximate arrest or booking date
Arresting police department or agency
Booking, jail ID or cause number when known

What do you need to do?

Jump directly to the task rather than opening multiple government pages.

How to read a Travis County inmate-search result

Fields that control the next action
Field or status What it means What to do next
Seven-digit booking number The transaction-style identifier used for deposits, mail, SecurePak and service accounts. Copy all seven digits exactly; Western Union joins the number to the last name without spaces or hyphens.
Jail ID A second inmate identity used by TCSO and accepted in mail or account instructions. Keep it with the full name and date of birth when speaking to jail staff.
Housing facility The person is assigned either to downtown Travis County Jail or a building within the Del Valle complex. Use that location for mail, property, cash bond and arrival planning.
Charge An allegation associated with the booking or court case. Use the court portal for later filings, settings, amendments, dismissal or disposition.
Any type of bond Cash, surety or personal bond may be accepted for that charge. Ask which option is practical and confirm whether all other charges are also releasable.
Cash or surety A personal bond is not accepted for that charge. Prepare the full cash bond or use a licensed surety-bond route after verifying the case.
No bond information available No bond has been set for that charge yet; it may be set later. Check the magistrate or court process and retry the live result after judicial review.
Hold or detainer Another warrant, jurisdiction, probation matter or agency may control release. Ask which agency placed the hold and obtain its case or warrant number.
Release or transfer The person may have left county custody or moved to another facility. Confirm the receiving agency before sending mail, money or scheduling another visit.
Correct-person check: Use at least two identifiers beyond a name—for example date of birth plus booking number, or jail ID plus booking date. A common name or photograph alone is not enough.
Troubleshooting

No Travis County inmate record found? Use this order

The arrest happened very recently Central Booking may still be processing identification, medical screening, charges and magistrate paperwork. Retry later and call the jail line.
The name may be recorded differently Search the last name alone, then try a maiden name, removed hyphen, compound surname, suffix or alternate spelling.
A city agency made the arrest Confirm whether the person has reached Travis County Central Booking or remains with the arresting agency or hospital.
The person was released quickly A personal bond, citation, case dismissal or other judicial action may occur before family completes the search.
The person was transferred Ask for the receiving county, state, federal, hospital or treatment facility before using another locator.
A court case exists without custody Use the public court portal. An active or historical case does not mean the defendant is currently jailed.
You need historical proof Request an incarceration record rather than relying on the current-custody roster.
You suspect a warrant but no booking Use TCSO’s warrant search or call Central Warrants at 512-854-9751.
Useful phone script “I am trying to confirm whether [full legal name], date of birth [date], is currently in Travis County custody. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency]. I have [booking, jail ID or cause number]. Can you confirm the current facility, release status or receiving agency?”

What happens after an arrest in Travis County?

People arrested by Travis County-area law-enforcement agencies are brought to the Central Booking Facility inside Travis County Jail at 500 W. 10th Street.

Arrival and identity processing Booking staff establish identity, record the arresting agency and charge information, inventory property and begin the jail record.
Medical and mental-health screening Every person is screened at Central Booking. Staff may determine treatment needs, safe housing or referral to medical or behavioral-health providers.
Magistrate and bond information The defendant appears before a judge or magistrate. Bond type, amount, no-bond status or release conditions may be added after this review.
Pretrial interview Pretrial officers interview eligible defendants, verify residence, employment and references, review criminal history and make a personal-bond recommendation. The court—not Pretrial Services—makes the release decision.
Housing assignment or release processing A person who remains in custody may move from Central Booking to the correctional complex. A released person receives paperwork with a court date.
Transfer or continued custody The person may remain awaiting trial, serve local time or move to another agency after court or sentence action.
Why the roster changes: Intake, magistrate review, personal-bond screening, housing movement, release and transfer can all change the public result during the same day.

Travis County Jail vs. Travis County Correctional Complex

Use the facility named in the live result
Facility Main function Actions commonly handled there
Travis County Jail / Central Booking Downtown booking, intake and release location at 500 W. 10th St., Austin, TX 78701. Recent-arrest processing, some cash bonds, property and money release, and release-facilitating valuables.
Travis County Correctional Complex Campus-style housing complex at 3614 Bill Price Rd., Del Valle, TX 78617. Most housing, onsite visitation, trust-fund office, property release, cash bonds for inmates housed there and support services.
Blackwell-Thurman Criminal Justice Center Criminal justice and bonding office at 509 W. 11th St., Austin, TX 78701. Downtown cash-bond posting and many criminal-court or pretrial functions.
Never guess the facility from the arrest location: Mail sent to the wrong jail location can be delayed or rejected, and cash-bond or property procedures differ. Recheck housing immediately before taking action.

You found the inmate—choose the next action

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Confirm housing

Call before traveling because inmates can move from Central Booking to Del Valle or another agency.

Call 512-854-4180
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Check every bond

Read each charge and confirm whether cash, surety or personal bond is allowed.

Open bond guide
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Schedule visitation

Reserve at least 24 hours ahead and arrive 30 minutes early at the Del Valle complex.

Open visit planner
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Deposit money

Use exact inmate identifiers and choose trust-fund mail, in-person or Western Union.

See deposit rules
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Send mail

Address correspondence to the current housing facility with all required identity details.

See mail format
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Find court date

Use the cause number in Travis County’s public court system.

Open court steps
Bond and release

Travis County cash, surety and personal bond guide

First decode the bond line

“Any type of bond”

The defendant may use cash, surety or personal bond for that charge.

“Cash or surety”

The charge cannot be cleared with a personal bond.

“No bond information available”

No bond is set yet for that charge. A judge may set one later.

How to post a Travis County cash bond

Verify the current housing location Call 512-854-4180 to learn whether payment belongs at the downtown Bonding Office or the Del Valle complex.
Check every charge and hold Confirm the amount and bond type for every case. Ask whether another warrant, county, probation matter, immigration issue or court order prevents release.
Prepare the full amount Cash bonds require exact cash, a cashier’s check or money order. The Sheriff does not make change or accept an overage.
Make the instrument payable correctly Cashier’s checks and money orders for Travis County charges should be payable to the Travis County Sheriff’s Office.
Bring identification and inmate details Carry government photo ID plus the defendant’s full name, date of birth, booking number and cause number.
Keep the Sheriff’s receipt The receipt is important for later cash-bond refund processing and for proving who posted the money.
Confirm physical release separately Payment does not mean the person has walked out. Jail processing, property return and other holds can extend the release time.
Downtown Bonding Office
Blackwell-Thurman Criminal Justice Center
509 W. 11th St.
Austin, TX 78701
Del Valle cash bond
Travis County Correctional Complex
3614 Bill Price Rd.
Del Valle, TX 78617

Personal bond screening

Travis County Pretrial Services interviews defendants, verifies residence, employment and references, performs a criminal-history check and may gather victim input in family-violence or other victim-oriented cases. Officers recommend whether personal bond and conditions may be appropriate; the judge makes the final decision.

Pretrial Services

512-854-9381

The investigations unit operates 365 days a year and provides public information about interviewed defendants’ personal-bond status.

Cash bond refund after the case

Wait for case disposition and a judge’s order A signed refund order must be filed before the District Clerk can process a felony cash-bond refund.
Attach the Sheriff’s bond receipt The receipt identifies the person who posted the bond and supports the refund claim.
Allow the statutory waiting period After the signed order is filed, a 30-day waiting period begins; processing then takes about 7–10 business days.
Account for the possible fee Some criminal cash-bond refunds are reduced by 5% of the bond amount, capped at $50.
Use the correct clerk Class A, Class B and appealed Class C misdemeanor refunds go through the County Clerk; felony refunds go through the District Clerk.
Phone-scam warning: TCSO says its officers will not call and demand payment. Independently call an official county number before sending money to anyone claiming a bond, warrant or release emergency.
Onsite visit planner

Travis County Jail visitation schedule, check-in and dress rules

All public face-to-face non-contact and onsite video visits—including visits for inmates housed downtown—are administered at the Travis County Correctional Complex in Del Valle.

Available days

Wednesday through Sunday, excluding Travis County holidays.

Weekly limit

Two onsite visits per week, either face-to-face or onsite video.

Advance scheduling

Face-to-face visits must be booked at least 24 hours ahead.

Published Wednesday–Sunday onsite visitation slots
Visit begins Check-in closes Arrival target
8:00 a.m. 7:45 a.m. About 7:30 a.m.
8:45 a.m. 8:30 a.m. About 8:15 a.m.
9:30 a.m. 9:15 a.m. About 9:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m. 10:15 a.m. About 10:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m. 12:45 p.m. About 12:30 p.m.
3:00 p.m. 2:45 p.m. About 2:30 p.m.
4:00 p.m. 3:45 p.m. About 3:30 p.m.
6:45 p.m. 6:30 p.m. About 6:15 p.m.
7:30 p.m. 7:15 p.m. About 7:00 p.m.
8:15 p.m. 8:00 p.m. About 7:45 p.m.
9:00 p.m. 8:45 p.m. About 8:30 p.m.
Late arrival means no check-in: TCSO instructs visitors to arrive at least 30 minutes early. Check-in closes exactly 15 minutes before the scheduled visit, and late check-ins are not accepted.

Visitor limits and identification

Normally no more than two visitors
Up to three when a child under 12 is included
Every minor under 17 accompanied by parent or guardian
Government photo ID for every visitor age 17 or older
No food or beverages in visitation
Wait in the central lobby until staff directs entry

Dress code that can prevent a denied visit

No transparent or seductive clothing

See-through garments and clothing designed to expose the body are prohibited.

No exposed-back or strap styles

Tube, halter, strapless, backless, muscle and spaghetti-strap tops are not allowed.

No sleepwear or offensive graphics

Pajamas and clothing showing obscene language, gang affiliation, drugs or alcohol are prohibited.

Skirt and dress limits

No high-cut splits and no skirts shorter than knee length.

Shorts limit

Shorts must not be shorter than fingertip length when arms rest naturally at the sides.

Officer discretion

Staff may deny visitation when a visitor does not follow the published rules.

At-home video and tablet communication

Travis County uses ViaPath/GettingOut tablet services for available remote video, messages and multimedia. At-home service availability and charges depend on the account and facility settings. Test the device before a scheduled session and use vendor support for technical or account problems.

Visitation location
Travis County Correctional Complex
3614 Bill Price Rd.
Del Valle, TX 78617
Visitation support

TCSO Visitation: 512-854-4666

ViaPath support: 1-855-208-7349

Register or schedule an onsite visit Open at-home communication service
Communication

Travis County inmate phone accounts, mail and publication limits

Phone account options

ViaPath phone-account contacts
Account or issue Phone Purpose
AdvancePay 1-800-483-8314 Family- or friend-funded prepaid account for receiving inmate calls.
PIN Debit 1-855-706-2445 Deposit into an inmate-controlled phone account.
Customer support 1-877-650-4249 Account, payment, block, refund or technical support.
Incoming-call expectation: Family and friends generally cannot call through to an inmate as a normal incoming personal call. Set up the appropriate ViaPath account and wait for the inmate to place the call.

Where to mail a Travis County inmate

Travis County Jail
Inmate full name
Date of birth
Jail ID or booking number
500 W. 10th St.
Austin, TX 78701
Travis County Correctional Complex
Inmate full name
Date of birth
Jail ID or booking number
3614 Bill Price Rd.
Del Valle, TX 78617
Housing must be current: TCSO requires correspondence to be sent directly to the facility where the inmate is housed. Put the sender’s full return address on every mailed item.

Books, magazines and newspapers

  • Paperback books, magazines and newspapers must be mailed directly by the publisher or distributing warehouse.
  • An inmate may possess no more than two books and two magazines at one time.
  • Extra publications can be returned to the publisher when the possession limit has already been reached.
  • Confirm the current housing location before ordering because the publication must go to the correct facility.

Mail contraband that can return the entire envelope

Blank supplies

No stamps, stamped envelopes, blank paper, blank envelopes, labels, sticky notes or stickers.

Adhesives and crafts

No tape, lamination, glue, glitter, felt, ribbon, beads, magnets, paint or writing instruments.

Cards and plastic items

No unsigned or blank cards, musical cards, cards larger than 8×10, hard plastic or cardboard items.

IDs and original documents

No driver’s license, credit or phone cards, birth certificate, marriage certificate, Social Security card or car title.

Media and games

No playing cards, flash cards, CDs, DVDs, audio or video tapes.

Entire-content rule

When mail contains contraband, TCSO may reject and return the entire contents rather than remove one item.

Create or manage phone account
Trust fund and commissary

How to send money to a Travis County inmate

Every deposit method requires the inmate’s full name, date of birth and jail ID or booking number. Confirm the person and account before paying.

Travis County Inmate Trust Fund deposit methods
Method Exact instructions Timing or limit
In person Finance Building 230, 3614 Bill Price Rd., Del Valle. Use a cashier’s check or money order payable to “Inmate Trust Fund.” No credit/debit cards or personal checks. Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., excluding county holidays. No fee. Money orders over $100 are rejected.
By mail Inmate Trust Fund, inmate full name and jail ID/booking number, PO Box 1368, Del Valle, TX 78617. Include date of birth, sender name and return address. Cashier’s check or money order only; payable to Inmate Trust Fund. No fee. Maximum money order $100.
Western Union online Use the seven-digit booking number joined to the last name with no spaces or hyphens. Code city: TCSOITF TX. Western Union fee applies. TCSO says deposits post the following business day.
Western Union phone Call 800-634-3422 and provide the inmate account string and code city. A discounted fee may be available through a live operator.
Western Union retail Tell the agent the payment is for a Travis County inmate and provide TCSOITF TX plus the required inmate account. Call 800-325-6000 for Western Union support or locations.
Western Union account format: Join the seven-digit booking number and last name without spaces or hyphens, up to 23 characters—for example, 1234567Smith.

Traditional commissary vs. SecurePak

Traditional commissary

The inmate orders approved items through jail kiosks and pays from the Inmate Trust Fund balance.

SecurePak gift package

Family or friends order approved products separately. SecurePak orders do not count toward the inmate’s weekly traditional-commissary allowance.

SecurePak rules families should check
Rule Official detail Practical effect
Weekly package value Up to $100 in SecurePak products per inmate per week. Do not place multiple orders that exceed the combined weekly cap.
Debt balance An inmate with a debt balance on the trust account cannot receive a SecurePak. Only the inmate can release debt information; TCSO will not disclose the judiciary-account balance publicly.
Delivery estimate Approximately 10–14 days after processing. Confirm custody before ordering because transfer or release can affect delivery.
Payment U.S.-address credit/debit card, qualifying prepaid card, cashier’s check or money order. Card refunds can take up to 30 days to return to the original card.
Inmate Trust Fund

512-854-5319

SecurePak

1-800-546-6283

Automated ordering available 24/7; published customer-service hours vary by day.

Make Western Union deposit Open Travis SecurePak store
Property and money release

How to collect a Travis County inmate’s property

Booking property such as keys, identification, wallet and jewelry is sealed in a valuable bag. Clothing is stored separately for release or transfer.

Ask the inmate to authorize release The inmate must sign the property-release form before the recipient arrives.
Confirm which facility holds the property Use the live search or call 512-854-4180 before driving to Austin or Del Valle.
Bring valid government photo ID Property is not released without acceptable identification.
Expect an all-or-nothing valuable bag The sealed valuables bag cannot be opened for selection of individual items. The entire bag must be released.
Handle money as a separate release when applicable An inmate can authorize a specified amount of stored money, but facility-specific money-release hours apply.
Contact the arresting agency about missing property TCSO directs missing-property claims to the agency that made the arrest.
Property and money release hours
Location Property release Money or special release
Travis County Jail, 500 W. 10th St. 7 days a week, 7:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m. Property and money release use the same standard window. Valuables needed to facilitate release may be released Sunday–Friday, 24/7.
Travis County Correctional Complex, 3614 Bill Price Rd. 7 days a week, 7:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m. Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
Release-related emergency Arrangements may be made day or night when property is necessary to secure release. Call 512-854-4180 before arrival.
30-day transfer deadline: An inmate transferred to prison must designate a recipient. TCSO says transferred-inmate property not collected within 30 days will be discarded.
Medical and mental health

How families report medical, medication or self-harm concerns

Possible self-harm or immediate mental-health danger

Call 512-854-9889 immediately, 24 hours a day.

Non-emergency family mental-health information

Submit the Sheriff’s online Inmate Mental Health Form. If the form cannot be completed, call 512-854-5356.

What the mental-health team provides

  • Mental-health screening for every person at Central Booking.
  • Ongoing assessment and safe-housing review during custody.
  • Psychiatrist and nurse-practitioner medication services.
  • Psychology, counseling, clinical social work and crisis support.
  • Coordination with courts and community agencies for serious mental illness or medical needs.
  • Referral to Austin/Travis County Integral Care for continuing treatment after release when appropriate.

Medication and medical-information rules

Do not bring medication unless jail medical staff contacts you
The onsite pharmacy supplies most medications
An active prescription may be continued after intake review
Medical staff need inmate consent before discussing protected health information
24/7 nursing staff are available inside the system
Complex cases may use outside community specialists
Privacy expectation: Family concern is important, but medical staff cannot disclose protected health information until the inmate signs the required consent. Provide useful information without expecting an immediate clinical report in return.
Submit mental-health information Call 24/7 urgent line

PREA sexual-abuse and harassment reporting

TCSO states that it has zero tolerance for sexual abuse and sexual harassment and investigates reported incidents administratively and/or criminally.

How an inmate can report

Tell an officer, staff member, volunteer or contractor; submit an Inmate Request or grievance; call the jail’s toll-free PREA hotline; or call SAFE Alliance confidentially.

How an outside person can report

Complete a PREA form at Visitation or use TCSO’s online PREA reporting form on behalf of an inmate.

SAFE Alliance

512-267-SAFE (7233)

TCSO PREA Coordinator

512-854-8168

Immediate danger: The inmate should tell staff immediately. A person outside facing an active emergency should call 911 instead of waiting for an online-form response.
Court, records and attorney

How to find a Travis County criminal case and court date

The inmate roster answers current custody. The court portal answers which case is pending, where it is filed and what events or documents appear on the docket.

Copy every cause number from the inmate result A single booking may include multiple felony, misdemeanor or out-of-county matters.
Open the public court portal Search by cause number when available; it is more precise than a name search.
Separate felony and misdemeanor records The District Clerk maintains adult felony records. The County Clerk handles misdemeanor records.
Check the criminal court docket Review the court, hearing date, time and case activity. Recheck near the appearance date because settings can change.
Use release paperwork or counsel as confirmation TCSO says a released person receives paperwork containing the court date; an attorney can also confirm it.
Do not confuse court payments with bond Fines, fees, restitution, pretrial fees and cash bond are separate transactions with different offices and rules.
District Clerk Criminal Division

512-854-9420, option 3

Adult felony records and District Court support.

Pretrial Services

512-854-9381

Personal-bond interview and supervision information.

Central Warrants

512-854-9751

Victim Services

512-854-9709

Search court date and case Search Travis County warrants

Requesting an incarceration record

TCSO incarceration-record requirements
Requirement Official rule Practical note
Available period May 1988 to the present. Use this for jail-incarceration proof, not a complete criminal-history report.
Your identification Current driver’s license, state ID, military ID or passport. Additional identifying details may be requested.
Another person’s record Notarized authorization signed by that person or power of attorney, plus a copy of the person’s ID. A public roster result does not waive this consent requirement.
Pickup location 5555 Airport Blvd., Austin, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m., excluding holidays. Confirm the request is ready before traveling.
Fee $15 by exact cash or check/money order payable to Travis County Sheriff’s Office. TCSO does not issue complete criminal histories or clearance letters through this service.

Texas VINE release alerts and victim assistance

Texas VINE provides basic jail custody information and can deliver available release notifications by phone or email. The service operates 24 hours a day in English and Spanish.

Texas VINE

1-877-894-8463

Register available phone or email notifications for custody changes.

Travis County Victim Services

512-854-9709

Use for appropriate support, information and referrals connected with a criminal incident.

Safety planning: Do not rely only on an automated alert. For immediate danger call 911, and confirm an urgent release directly with the jail or prosecutor’s office.
Search or register with Texas VINE

Education, treatment and re-entry programs in Travis County custody

TCSO’s inmate programs are voluntary rather than court-mandated. The inmate must use the housing-unit kiosk to review offerings, request enrollment and complete eligibility screening.

Education

Learning and skill-building opportunities based on housing, security and program availability.

Health and wellness

Programming that supports physical, emotional and behavioral health.

Substance-use disorder

Voluntary services for people beginning to address addiction and related behavior.

Military veterans

Programs and connections designed for incarcerated veterans.

Workforce and re-entry

Preparation for employment, community resources and transition after custody.

Special populations

Programs may serve Spanish speakers, women and families, maximum-security inmates and youth ages 17–24.

Enrollment is not guaranteed: Security classification, current charges, conduct, available space and program screening can affect participation.
Inmate Programs

512-854-5367

Release, transfer and pickup checks

Cash or surety bond was posted Release still requires jail verification, paperwork, property return and clearance of every hold.
Personal bond was approved The court may impose conditions. Obtain and follow the written release paperwork.
Roster says no bond information Wait for magistrate or court action; do not pay an unsolicited caller claiming to set a private bond.
The inmate disappeared from search Call to determine whether release or transfer occurred and identify the receiving agency.
Property is needed for release TCSO may arrange release of valuables at any hour when necessary to secure the inmate’s release.
Family is planning pickup Keep transportation flexible and wait for confirmation that the person has physically exited.
Before another deposit or package: Recheck custody and location. Trust-fund, phone, SecurePak and mail activity may not transfer cleanly to another jail or prison system.

Travis County Jail contact directory by problem

Call the office that handles the actual task
Question Office Phone
Current jail information or urgent mental-health concern General Jail Information 512-854-9889
Facility, bond location, property or booking process Jail Information 512-854-4180
Inmate trust-fund deposit Inmate Trust Fund 512-854-5319
Onsite visitation TCSO Visitation 512-854-4666
Visitation vendor technical help ViaPath support 1-855-208-7349
SecurePak order Access SecurePak 1-800-546-6283
Mental-health information, non-emergency Inmate Mental Health Team 512-854-5356
PREA report or policy question PREA Coordinator 512-854-8168
Personal-bond status Pretrial Services 512-854-9381
Felony criminal record District Clerk Criminal Division 512-854-9420, option 3
Outstanding Travis County warrant Central Warrants 512-854-9751
Victim support TCSO Victim Services 512-854-9709

Travis County Correctional Complex map and arrival checklist

Recheck current custody and facility
Save booking number, jail ID and cause numbers
Know whether you need visitation, bond, trust fund or property
Bring government-issued photo identification
For visits, arrive 30 minutes before the reserved slot
For trust-fund office, use accepted payment and published hours

Official actions and source verification

The key rules are explained above so readers do not need to open a link merely to understand the process. These links remain for live searches, account creation, payments, scheduling, records and notifications that cannot be completed on this independent guide.

Live actions
Official source areas reviewed
  • TCSO inmate search, arrest and booking guidance
  • TCSO bond, property, mail and contraband rules
  • TCSO visitation schedule and visitor requirements
  • TCSO trust fund, Western Union and SecurePak instructions
  • TCSO medical, mental-health, programs and PREA pages
  • Travis County District Clerk, Pretrial Services and cash-bond refund guidance
Last reviewed: July 23, 2026. Live custody, bond, court, housing, schedules, vendor services and fees can change. Confirm the relevant live action with the responsible agency or vendor at the time you perform it.

Travis County Jail inmate search FAQs

How do I search for an inmate in Travis County Jail?

Use the official TCSO inmate search. Verify the name, date of birth, jail ID, seven-digit booking number, charges, bond and current facility. Call 512-854-9889 when the record is unclear.

What is the Travis County Jail information number?

General Jail Information is 512-854-9889. TCSO also directs location, bond and property questions to 512-854-4180.

Where are Travis County inmates housed?

Central Booking is at 500 W. 10th Street in Austin. The Travis County Correctional Complex is at 3614 Bill Price Road in Del Valle.

What does “any type of bond” mean?

Cash, surety or personal bond may be accepted for that specific charge. Check every other charge and hold before assuming release is possible.

How do I post a cash bond?

Call 512-854-4180 for the correct payment location. Bring the full amount as exact cash, cashier’s check or money order payable to the Travis County Sheriff’s Office.

What are visitation hours?

Onsite face-to-face non-contact and video visits are Wednesday–Sunday at published slots from 8 a.m. through 9 p.m. Check-in closes 15 minutes before each visit.

How many people may visit?

Normally two visitors are allowed. The limit is three when a child under 12 is present. Minors under 17 need a parent or guardian, and visitors 17 or older need government photo ID.

Where do I mail an inmate?

Send mail directly to the current housing facility. Include full name, date of birth, jail ID or booking number and your complete return address.

How do I deposit inmate money?

Use the Del Valle trust-fund office, mail a cashier’s check or money order to PO Box 1368, or use Western Union with the seven-digit booking number joined to the last name.

How much SecurePak may an inmate receive?

Up to $100 in SecurePak products per week, provided the inmate does not have a debt balance on the trust account.

How do I collect inmate property?

The inmate signs a release form, and the recipient brings photo ID. The sealed valuables bag is released as an all-or-nothing transaction.

How do I report a mental-health or PREA concern?

For possible self-harm, call 512-854-9889 immediately. For PREA, report to staff, use the jail hotline, call SAFE Alliance at 512-267-SAFE or contact the PREA coordinator at 512-854-8168.

Independent information and presumption-of-innocence notice: This website is not Travis County, the Sheriff’s Office, a court, ViaPath, Western Union, SecurePak or a live jail database. Custody, housing, charges, bond, court settings, release and vendor procedures can change. An arrest or charge is an allegation and does not establish guilt. Do not use public custody information to harass, threaten, exploit, discriminate against or unlawfully identify any person.

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