Limestone County Arrest Records
Recent arrests in Limestone County are processed by the Sheriff's Office at the county jail in Groesbeck. This central Texas county has a population near 24,000 and covers about 933 square miles. Groesbeck is the county seat and where the courthouse and jail are located. All booking data is public under the Texas Public Information Act. You can check on recent arrests by calling the jail, visiting in person, or using statewide databases that include Limestone County records.
Limestone County Overview
Limestone County Recent Arrests
The Limestone County Sheriff's Office handles all arrest records for the county. Their jail in Groesbeck processes bookings from deputies, Mexia police, Groesbeck police, and state troopers. Mexia is the largest city in the county even though Groesbeck is the county seat. Both towns generate arrest activity that flows through the county jail.
Call the Sheriff's Office to check on a recent booking. Staff can confirm custody status and share charges. Under Government Code Chapter 552, basic arrest data is public. Section 552.108(c) defines what details must be shared. That includes names, charges, bond amounts, and booking dates. You do not need to give a reason for your request.
| Office | Limestone County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 200 State Street, Groesbeck, TX 76642 |
| Phone | (254) 729-3278 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Visit in person during business hours for a records check. Bring your ID. Basic lookups are usually free. Certified copies carry a per-page fee. The office is near the courthouse in downtown Groesbeck.
Search Recent Arrests Online
Limestone County does not have a dedicated online jail roster. Smaller Texas counties often lack the funding for a web-based booking portal. You can still find arrest records tied to this county through state-level search tools.
The Texas DPS maintains criminal history records from every county. The screenshot below shows the Texas Courts Case Search, which covers appellate records statewide.
The Texas Courts Case Search is useful if a case from Limestone County was appealed to a higher court. For conviction history, the DPS Criminal History Search costs $3.00 per name and pulls from the statewide system. The DPS Crime Records Division oversees this database.
For very recent arrests, call the jail at (254) 729-3278. Online systems can lag by days. A phone call gets you the most current booking data.
Public Records in Limestone County
Texas law makes arrest records public. The Public Information Act requires that basic booking data be shared with anyone who requests it. No reason needed. The data includes the arrested person's name, age, address, race, sex, occupation, charges, and bond information.
Limestone County follows these state rules. Juvenile records are sealed. Expunged records will not show up in searches. Active investigations may be held back if releasing info would damage the case. But most adult arrest records in Limestone County are open for public review.
Government Code Section 552.108(c) is the specific statute that defines what arrest info must be released. Keep this citation in mind if you ever run into difficulty getting basic arrest data from any Texas agency. The Attorney General can step in if a request is wrongly denied.
Limestone County Court System
Limestone County belongs to the 87th Judicial District, which it shares with Freestone, Houston, and Leon counties. The District Court hears felony criminal cases. The County Court handles misdemeanors. Both courts sit in the Groesbeck courthouse.
After an arrest, a magistrate sets bail. Misdemeanors stay in County Court while felonies move to District Court. Under Government Code Chapter 411, the DPS tracks conviction data from Limestone County courts in its statewide system. Section 411.135 covers how those records enter the database. The District Clerk keeps felony case files and the County Clerk keeps misdemeanor records.
Limestone County also has a notable connection to the state prison system. The state operates facilities in the county, which means TDCJ has a presence here. That is separate from the county jail, though. The county jail handles people awaiting trial or serving short sentences. State prison is for longer terms after conviction.
Texas Arrest Search Tools
State databases cover Limestone County records along with data from all other Texas counties. These tools work well when you need to search beyond one county or are not sure where an arrest happened.
- The DPS Criminal History Search provides statewide conviction data for $3.00 per name
- The TDCJ Inmate Search covers people in state prison
- The Texas Courts Case Search has appellate court records
- The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement tracks law enforcement certifications
The DPS Computerized Criminal History System is the backbone of statewide criminal records in Texas. It feeds data to the FBI too. TCOLE helps verify which law enforcement agencies operate in Limestone County and whether officers hold valid certifications.
How to Get Arrest Records
A phone call is the fastest route for Limestone County arrest data. Dial (254) 729-3278 during business hours and ask about a specific person. Staff can confirm bookings and share basic charge information. This is free for simple checks.
Visit the Sheriff's Office at 200 State Street in Groesbeck for in-person requests. Bring ID and the name of the person you want to check. Staff can search the system and print copies if you need them. Standard copy rates in Texas are $0.10 per page. Certified copies cost more.
Written requests can be mailed to the Sheriff's Office. Include the person's full name, date of birth, and a description of what you need. Add your return address and phone number. Court records are at the clerk's offices in the courthouse. The District Clerk handles felony files. The County Clerk keeps misdemeanor records. Between the jail and the courthouse, you can get the full picture on most Limestone County arrest cases.