Longview Residents Directory
The Longview residents directory gives you access to public records from the city and Gregg County. Longview is an East Texas city with about 82,000 people. City Hall is at 300 W. Cotton St., Longview, TX 75601. You can reach them at 903-237-1000. Records available here include police reports, court filings, open records documents, and property data. The city has partnered with JustFOIA to make the records request process faster and easier to track.
Longview at a Glance
Search Longview Public Records
Longview uses the JustFOIA platform to manage public records requests. The system streamlines and tracks all requests in one place. You create an account, submit your request, and then track its status and make payments all through the same portal. Once records are ready, you can pick them up or download them.
The City of Longview website links to all departments and services. The Open Records Requests page has the link to the JustFOIA portal and explains how the process works. The City Secretary's Office at 903-237-1080 can answer questions about requests.
For county-level records, Gregg County maintains court files, property deeds, and vital records. The Gregg County Sheriff's Office at 101 E. Methvin Street, Longview, TX 75601 handles arrest records. You can reach them at 903-236-8400.
Longview Police Department Records
The Longview Police Department is at 302 W. Cotton St., Longview, Texas 75601. The department handles accident reports, open records requests, and alarm services. You can request police records through the city's JustFOIA portal or by submitting an open records request form at the police department.
Accident reports are available online through CrashDocs.org, a third-party service. You can purchase your report directly from the site. The city also offers a courtesy self-reporting crash form for insurance claims when a full police report is not available.
For crash reports filed through TxDOT, you can use the TxDOT CRIS system to search and buy copies. The standard fee is $6 for a regular copy.
The Longview open records page is shown below.
This screenshot shows the Longview Open Records Request page with information about the JustFOIA system.
Longview Municipal Court Records
The Longview Municipal Court handles Class C misdemeanors and city ordinance violations. The court has an online records search that covers both open/active cases and closed conviction cases.
You can search for citations and pay them through the court's website. Court docket information is available online as well. The court handles traffic tickets, parking violations, and minor criminal cases within city limits.
The Longview Municipal Court page shown here has links to online records search and citation payment.
Longview City Website
The Longview official website is the starting point for all city services. It links to every department, including the police department, municipal court, and city secretary's office. The city is active on social media and shares updates from the fire department, Gregg County Sheriff's Office, and Gregg County Crime Stoppers.
The Longview city portal shown above links to departments, online services, and public records tools.
How to Get Records in Longview
The JustFOIA platform makes the records process more transparent than in many Texas cities. Once you create an account, you can see every request you have made and its current status. If there are fees, you can pay them through the portal too. Everything stays in one place.
When you submit a request, be specific. Give names, dates, case numbers, and any other details that help staff find the right records. Vague requests take longer to process. The city has 10 business days to respond under the Texas Public Information Act.
Standard copy fees are $0.10 per page. Large requests may carry additional labor charges. If the estimated cost is over $40, the city will let you know before they start work. The city cannot create new documents or do legal research. They can only provide records that already exist.
For accident reports not yet in the JustFOIA system, you can also try CrashDocs.org or the TxDOT CRIS portal. Each has its own fee structure and availability timeline. The police department's phone number for records questions is 903-237-1199.
If the city believes an exception applies to your request, they must seek an Attorney General ruling within 10 business days. That process can take up to 45 additional business days. You don't need to explain why you want the records. All government info in Texas is presumed open unless a law says otherwise.
Gregg County Resources
The Gregg County government manages court records, property records, and vital records for Longview residents. The county clerk handles marriage licenses, birth and death certificates, and property deed recordings. The sheriff's office maintains jail records and arrest information.
For state-level court searches, the Texas Judicial Branch offers the re:SearchTX system. The Texas Public Information Act gives you the right to request records from any government body in the state.
Vital records like birth and death certificates can be ordered through the Texas DSHS at the state level. Property tax records go through the Gregg County Tax Assessor. Voter registration can be verified at VoteTexas.gov.
Gregg County Residents Directory
Longview sits in Gregg County. The county manages court records, property files, and vital records for all residents in the area.
Nearby Cities
Other East Texas cities also have residents directory pages. These cities share some of the same state-level databases for court records, crash reports, and vital records. You can use TxDOT CRIS, re:SearchTX, and other state systems for any city in Texas.