The DPS and TCIC exclude warrant information from public access for several reasons:
Because warrants are issued by magistrates (judges) in specific jurisdictions, the most accurate public data resides with County Sheriff’s Offices and Municipal Courts. Texas Department Of Public Safety Warrant Search
A warrant is a legal document issued by a court or law enforcement agency that authorizes the arrest of an individual or the search of a property. Warrants are typically issued when there is probable cause to believe that a crime has been committed, and the individual or property in question is connected to the crime. The DPS and TCIC exclude warrant information from
The Texas DPS operates under Texas Government Code Chapter 411 (Subchapter F), which governs criminal history record information. The department manages two critical systems: The Texas DPS operates under Texas Government Code
You can perform a name-based search for convictions and deferred adjudications for Class B misdemeanors and above through the TxDPS Crime Records Division .