General Information

Sites for finding data and statistical information on Texas law, criminal justice, and crime in Texas: the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, the Department of Public Safety (DPS), the Texas Board of Criminal Justice, and the Texas Commission on Jail Standards.

Resources

  • Crime Statistics

    Maintained by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, find links to statistical data and divisions.

  • Department of Public Safety - DPS

    DPS is the state police agency. Find out more about how DPS meets its goal of maintaining public safety in the State of Texas.

  • Texas Board of Criminal Justice

    The Texas Board of Criminal Justice is appointed by the governor to oversee the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

  • Texas Commission on Jail Standards

    Find information on minimum jail standards, proposed changes, training, jail population reports and more...