Hockley County Police Records
Hockley County police records are managed by the Sheriff's Office in Levelland, Texas. This West Texas county covers flat plains and oil field land west of Lubbock. If you need to look up an arrest report, check on a case file, or get a copy of an incident report from Hockley County, the Sheriff's Office is the main source. The County Clerk and District Clerk also hold court-related records tied to criminal cases. Levelland is the county seat, and the primary law enforcement offices are based there. Both in-person visits and written requests are options for getting what you need.
Hockley County Overview
Hockley County Sheriff's Office
The Hockley County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for the county. It handles patrol, criminal investigations, and the county jail. The office is based in Levelland and serves all unincorporated parts of Hockley County. Deputies respond to calls across the area and work with state agencies on joint cases. Oil field activity in the county can bring unique law enforcement challenges, and the office deals with those alongside routine police work.
Staff maintain records of incident reports, arrest logs, and accident files. They follow state rules on record retention and public access. The office runs the 911 dispatch center for Hockley County, so all emergency calls in the area get logged there. You can call or visit during business hours to ask about records.
| Office | Hockley County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address |
802 Houston Street Levelland, TX 79336 |
| Phone | (806) 894-3126 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
The Sheriff's Office also runs a warrants division. They track and serve arrest warrants from local courts. Call the office or check with the District Clerk if you think there may be an open warrant in Hockley County.
Getting Hockley County Police Records
Getting police records in Hockley County starts with figuring out which office holds what you need. The Sheriff's Office has most law enforcement files. Court records sit with the County Clerk for misdemeanors or the District Clerk for felonies. Crash reports may need to come from TxDOT if they were filed through the state system.
The Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552) gives everyone the right to request government records. No reason is needed. Agencies must respond promptly, usually within 10 business days. If an agency wants to hold back records, it must ask the Texas Attorney General for a ruling within 10 business days.
Put your request in writing. Include the date of the incident, the names of people involved, and any case numbers you know. Submit it in person at the Sheriff's Office in Levelland, or send it by mail. Standard copy fees are $0.10 per page. The first 50 pages may be free if the records are in one place and easy to pull.
Note: Records tied to open criminal investigations may be held back until the case wraps up or charges are filed.
Hockley County Clerk Records
The Hockley County Clerk's Office keeps misdemeanor criminal records and civil case files for the county courts. The office is in the courthouse in Levelland. Staff can help with in-person lookups, and they have public access terminals for searching files. The Clerk's Office takes cash, check, and credit card.
The screenshot below shows the Hockley County website, which lists office details and services for the county.
Use the county website to check office hours and contact details before making a trip to the courthouse in Levelland.
The Hockley County District Clerk holds records for the 286th District Court, which handles felony criminal cases. For felony files, the District Clerk is the right contact.
Texas Police Records Resources
The Texas DPS Crime Records Division maintains the statewide criminal history system. It holds over 15 million conviction records going back to 1975. Public access is limited to conviction data and deferred adjudication records. A name-based search costs $3.00 per credit plus transaction fees.
The TDCJ Offender Search lets you look up people in state prison or on parole. Search by name, TDCJ number, or SID number. The database is free and gets updated nightly. It covers inmates going back to 1980.
For crash reports, use the TxDOT CRIS system. All police-reported motor vehicle crashes in Texas end up there. Reports become public after 60 days. A certified copy costs $8.00 and an uncertified one costs $6.00.
The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement handles officer licensing. You can verify any peace officer's certification through their free lookup tool.
Hockley County Victim Services
Crime victims in Hockley County can track offender custody status through the Texas VINE system. VINE is free. You sign up for alerts by phone, email, or text. You get notified when someone is booked, released, or transferred. The service runs 24/7 across all 254 Texas counties.
The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles provides victim notification for parole hearings. If someone convicted of a crime in Hockley County comes up for parole, victims can register to get updates and provide input. Call victim services at (800) 848-4284 for help.
Records Fees in Hockley County
Fees for records follow the state schedule set by the Attorney General. Paper copies run $0.10 per page for letter size. Labor charges can apply at $15.00 per hour for big requests. The first 50 pages are often free when the files are easy to pull.
Crash reports go through TxDOT at $6.00 to $8.00 per report. Court records from the clerks may have their own copy fees. Certified copies cost more than plain ones.
Hockley County Police Records and Open Records
The Texas Public Information Act controls how police records get released. Under Government Code Chapter 552, any person can request records from a government body. They must respond promptly. If they want to withhold anything, they need the Attorney General's approval. Criminal penalties exist for hiding public records on purpose.
Some records have exceptions. Active investigations are one big one. Agencies can hold back files tied to an open case. Under Code of Criminal Procedure Article 2.139, law enforcement must report data on officer-involved incidents. Those reports become public after the investigation wraps up.
If your request gets denied, ask for the Attorney General ruling letter. You can appeal in state district court within 30 days. The AG's open government hotline is (512) 478-6736.
Note: Personnel files and internal affairs records may also be exempt from public disclosure in some situations.
Cities in Hockley County
Hockley County includes Levelland, Anton, Sundown, Ropesville, and a few other small communities. Levelland is the largest city and the county seat. All police records for unincorporated areas go through the Sheriff's Office. City police departments handle their own records for incidents inside city limits.
For police records in Hockley County, contact the local police department or the Sheriff\'s Office. Contact the local police department or the Sheriff's Office in Levelland for records.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Hockley County. Check the location of the incident to know which county holds your records.