How to Get Your Texas Crash Report
Where to request it: Online through the TxDOT CRIS (Crash Records Information System).
Portal checked 2026-09-26
Written by
Settlement Scout editorial team
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Key takeaways
- Fee: $6; TxDOT CRIS (Crash Records Information System), statewide state portal.
- Where: Online through the TxDOT CRIS (Crash Records Information System).
- Public? Yes — a version is available to the public, though some personal details may be redacted.
On this page
Texas crash reports, at a glance
Where to request
What you need
Who can request it
Statute: Tex. Transp. Code §550.065 (official text). Official source
How we checked the Texas route
We read the state's own crash-report page and the law behind it, then recorded who may request a report, the fee and the official channel. Statute: Tex. Transp. Code §550.065 (official text). The portal link was last opened on 2026-09-26.
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Steps to get your report
- 1Find out which agency responded to your crash: a city police department, a county sheriff's office, or the state patrol.
- 2Request it online through the TxDOT CRIS (Crash Records Information System).
- 3Pay the fee, if any. $6; TxDOT CRIS (Crash Records Information System), statewide state portal.
- 4Download or receive your copy. Most agencies process new crashes within one to two weeks before the report is available to request.
Texas agencies with a records page
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| Agency | Place | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene Police Department | Abilene | Confirm the fee with the records unit | Details |
| Arlington Police Department | Arlington | Not published — call the records unit. | Details |
| Beaumont Police Department | Beaumont | $1.00 | Details |
| Corpus Christi Police Department | Corpus Christi | $6.00 (Corpus Christi PD, in person or by mail) | Details |
| Dallas Police Department | Dallas | Not published — call the records unit. | Details |
| Flower Mound Police Department | Flower Mound | $6 | Details |
| Killeen Police Department | Killeen | Confirm the fee with the records unit | Details |
| League City Police Department | League City | Confirm the fee with the records unit | Details |
| Little Elm Police Department | Little Elm | $6 | Details |
| Longview Police Department | Longview | Confirm the fee with the records unit | Details |
| Lubbock Police Department | Lubbock | Not published — call the records unit. | Details |
| McAllen Police Department | McAllen | $6.00 | Details |
| Mesquite Police Department | Mesquite | Confirm the fee with the records unit | Details |
| Midland Police Department | Midland | Confirm the fee with the records unit | Details |
| Missouri City Police Department | Missouri City | $1 | Details |
| Odessa Police Department | Odessa | $6.00 | Details |
| San Marcos Police Department | San Marcos | Confirm the fee with the records unit | Details |
| Sugar Land Police Department | Sugar Land | Confirm the fee with the records unit | Details |
| Waco Police Department | Waco | $6 | Details |
| Bexar County Sheriff's Office | Bexar County | $6.00 uncertified / $8.00 certified | Details |
| Tarrant County Sheriff's Office | Tarrant County | Not published — call the records unit. | Details |
| Williamson County Sheriff's Office | Williamson County | $6.00 base fee (CR-3); +$2.00 additional fee if paying by credit card | Details |
| Houston Police Department | Houston | $6.00 by mail/check (HPD Records); also available online via LexisNexis BuyCrash (fee not stated on HPD's own page) | Details |
Don't see your city or county listed? The agency that responded to your crash still has your report — contact its records unit directly, or start with the state route above.
What's on your report, and why it matters
A standard crash report records the date, time, and location of the crash; the vehicles, drivers, and any passengers involved; a diagram of how the crash happened; any citations issued; and the officer's notes on contributing factors and fault. Insurers use this report as their starting point, so double-check that the facts, especially the fault narrative, are accurate before you rely on it.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a crash report in Texas cost?
$6; TxDOT CRIS (Crash Records Information System), statewide state portal.
Who can request a crash report in Texas?
(c)(4)(B): "authorized representative of any person involved in the accident."
Can someone else request my Texas crash report for me?
(c)(4)(B): "authorized representative of any person involved in the accident."
Is my Texas crash report public?
Yes — a version is available to the public, though some personal details may be redacted.
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Article sources
- Statute: Tex. Transp. Code §550.065 (official text)
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