Limestone County Police Records
Limestone County police records are stored at the Sheriff's Office in Groesbeck, a town in Central Texas east of Waco. The county is home to about 22,000 people and includes communities like Mexia and Groesbeck. The Sheriff's Office is the main law enforcement agency for the county's rural areas. You can search for police records through the local office or through Texas state databases. This page covers where to look for arrest reports, incident logs, and criminal case files from Limestone County agencies.
Limestone County Overview
Limestone County Sheriff's Office
The Limestone County Sheriff's Office runs law enforcement from Groesbeck. Deputies handle patrol, arrests, warrant service, and the county jail. Records of all bookings, incidents, and arrests are on file at the main office. You can visit in person or call to ask about getting copies of police records.
Mexia also has its own police department. If the incident happened inside Mexia city limits, check with their department. For anything in the rest of the county, the Sheriff's Office is where you go. The jail holds pretrial detainees and sentenced inmates on short terms. Booking data includes the charge, bond, and court date.
| Office | Limestone County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 912 N. Tyus St Groesbeck, TX 76642 |
| Phone | (254) 729-3278 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | co.limestone.tx.us |
Search Limestone County Police Records
The Texas DPS Crime Records portal is the best online option. You can search for conviction records from all Texas counties, including Limestone. There is a fee per search. Only convictions and deferred adjudications show up.
For local records, go to the Sheriff's Office or submit a request under the Texas Public Information Act. Include names, dates, and details about the incident. The county has 10 business days to respond. Copies cost $0.10 per page.
The Limestone County website has general information about county offices and their contact details.
Check the site for phone numbers, addresses, and office hours for the Sheriff, County Clerk, and District Clerk in Groesbeck.
The County Clerk at (254) 729-5501 handles misdemeanor records. The District Clerk at (254) 729-5502 keeps felony case files from the 77th Judicial District Court. The Texas Judicial Branch website has statewide court info.
State Record Databases for Limestone County
The DPS Crime Records Division stores over 15 million conviction records statewide. The TDCJ Offender Search is free and shows state inmates, including those convicted in Limestone County. For crash reports, use the TxDOT CRIS system at $6 per report.
The Texas Sex Offender Registry is free and lets you find registered offenders in Limestone County by name or address. The TCOLE site lets you verify any peace officer's license for free.
Limestone County Record Access Laws
The Public Information Act controls access to police records in Limestone County. Most records are public. Active investigation records may be held under Section 552.108. You can appeal to the Attorney General if your request is denied.
Criminal history through DPS is limited to convictions under Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 58. Juvenile records are sealed under Family Code Chapter 58.
Note: If fees for a records request exceed $40, the county must give you an itemized cost estimate before they proceed.
Victim Services in Limestone County
Use VINE to track offenders in the Limestone County jail or state prison. It is free and anonymous. Register at vinelink.com or call 1-877-894-8463. The Board of Pardons and Paroles handles separate notifications for state inmate parole hearings.
Limestone County Records Request Process
Submit your records request in writing to the Limestone County Sheriff's Office at 912 N. Tyus St, Groesbeck, TX 76642. Include names, dates, report numbers, and your contact info. You can also drop the request off in person or call ahead to ask about the steps. No reason is needed for any request under the Public Information Act.
Standard copies cost $0.10 per page. Legal size paper is $0.15. Labor charges start after two free hours at $15.00 per hour with 20% overhead added. CDs run $1.00 each. If the total cost goes past $40.00, the county sends you an estimate first. The office has 10 business days to respond. If they want to hold any records, they must ask the Attorney General for a ruling within that time. The AG gets 45 working days to decide.
Limestone County Crash Records and Legal Aid
Crash reports from Limestone County are in the TxDOT CRIS database. The system has over 20 million crash records statewide. Search by name, license number, VIN, or crash report ID. Plain copies cost $6.00. Certified copies are $8.00. Under Transportation Code Section 550.065, crash reports become public 60 days after the crash date. Officers must file their reports within 10 days of the crash.
Crime victims in Limestone County can track offenders through VINE for free. Register online or call 1-877-894-8463. The system covers the county jail and all state prisons. VINE sends alerts by phone, email, or text for booking, release, transfer, and escape events. It runs every day, all day.
For legal help, the State Bar of Texas referral line is (800) 252-9690. TexasLawHelp.org has free legal forms and guides. Lone Star Legal Aid at (800) 733-8394 may serve Limestone County residents who meet income requirements. The TDCJ Offender Search is free and updated nightly. It shows facility, offense, and release dates for anyone in state prison, including those convicted in Limestone County.
Limestone County sits in the 77th Judicial District. Cases from Groesbeck and Mexia go through the district court here. Appeals head to the 10th Court of Appeals in Waco.
Nearby Counties
Limestone County sits in Central Texas near several other counties. Verify the incident location before requesting records from the wrong office.