Access Odessa Residents Directory
The Odessa residents directory covers public records from the city and Ector County. Odessa is in the Permian Basin of West Texas with more than 115,000 residents. City offices are at 411 W. 8th Street, Odessa, TX 79761, and you can call 432-335-3200 for general info. Records available include police reports, court filings, city documents, and property data. Ector County handles the court system and vital records for the area.
Odessa Overview
Odessa Public Records Search
The City of Odessa website is the main portal for city services and records. You can find links to all departments, council agendas and minutes, ordinances, and the municipal code. The city secretary's office handles public information requests for most city records.
Public information requests can be sent by email to publicinfo@odessa-tx.gov or by mail to City of Odessa, Attn: Public Information, 205 N Grant Avenue, Odessa, TX 79761. You can also fax requests to 432-335-4966. All requests must be in writing under the Texas Public Information Act.
For county-level records, the Ector County website covers court records, property records, and vital records. The county clerk maintains birth and death certificates, marriage licenses, and deed recordings. The sheriff's office has an online inmate search.
Odessa Police Department Records
The Odessa Police Department Records Unit is at 205 N. Grant Ave, Odessa, TX 79761. Call 432-335-3306 for records. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM Central time, excluding holidays.
Requests usually take 48 to 72 hours to process. For urgent needs, call the Records Division directly. You can submit requests online or visit in person. The department handles several types of requests:
- Crime victim reports (for court, protective orders)
- Digital media (body camera and in-car video tied to police reports)
- Government agency requests (verified agencies only, no cost)
- General incident reports (the most common type)
Motor vehicle crash reports cost $6 online and $4 in person at the Records Unit. Mail requests are not accepted for accident reports. Payment is cash or money order only. Personal checks are not accepted. Officers must file crash reports with TxDOT within 10 days.
Note that accidents with only minor property damage and no injuries requiring transport will not be investigated, and no report will be taken. The non-emergency line is 432-333-3641.
This screenshot shows the Odessa Police Department website with links to records services.
Odessa Municipal Court
The Odessa Municipal Court is at 201 N Grant, Odessa, TX 79761. Call 432-335-3300 for the court. You can search for citations and pay them online through the Municipal Online Payments portal.
Court clerks are on duty during normal business hours. When you get a citation, check the top. If it says "Municipal Court, City of Odessa," that is where your case will be heard. Each offense on a citation must be responded to individually, even if there are multiple violations on a single ticket.
The court is a court of record. Defensive driving and other resolution options are available for some cases.
The Odessa Municipal Court page shown here has links to citation search and payment options.
Odessa City Services and Records
The city secretary's office is the official custodian of Odessa city records. It keeps council meeting agendas and minutes, ordinances, resolutions, board and commission records, and manages elections. The office also handles records retention.
The Odessa Police Department offers additional public services like alarm registration, fingerprinting through IdentoGo, and commendation/complaint forms. The city is divided into four police sectors, and maps are available on the department website.
The Odessa city website is shown above with links to all departments and online services.
Tips for Requesting Records in Odessa
When requesting police records in Odessa, remember that the payment options are limited. The Records Unit only accepts cash or money order. Personal checks are not accepted. Online crash reports through TxDOT take credit cards, but in-person police records do not.
Government agency requests are free. If you are with a verified law enforcement or government agency, email PDRecords@odessa-tx.gov with valid identification and agency contact information. You will not be charged for the records.
For general city records, email publicinfo@odessa-tx.gov or mail your request to City of Odessa, Attn: Public Information, 205 N Grant Avenue, Odessa, TX 79761. The city has 10 business days to respond. Standard copy fees are $0.10 per page. Requests over $40 get a cost estimate before processing starts.
Note that minor property damage accidents with no injuries requiring transport do not get a police report. In those cases, you may need to file your own report with your insurance company or use the TxDOT self-report form (CR-2).
Voter registration records are public in Texas. Check your status at VoteTexas.gov. The Texas.gov vital records page has info on ordering birth and death certificates at the state level.
Ector County and State Resources
Ector County maintains court records at the county courthouse, including civil, criminal, and probate cases. The county clerk has vital records, property deeds, and tax records. The sheriff's office keeps jail records, and you can look up inmates through the Ector County Jail Records Inquiry website.
For state-level searches, the Texas Judicial Branch runs the re:SearchTX system. The Texas DPS maintains the sex offender registry, which is also a public record. The Texas DSHS handles state-level vital records.
Ector County Residents Directory
Odessa sits in Ector County. The county manages court records, property files, and vital records for all residents in the area.
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