Texarkana Residents Directory

The Texarkana residents directory provides access to public records through Bowie County and city offices. Texarkana is a border city with a population of about 37,000 on the Texas side, sitting right on the line with Arkansas. City Hall is at 220 Texas Blvd, Texarkana, TX 75501. Court records, vital records, police reports, and property filings are available through local and state systems. Most records are open under the Texas Public Information Act.

Search Texarkana Records

Texarkana public records come from city offices, Bowie County, and state agencies. The city manages police records, municipal court files, and city government documents. Bowie County handles the main court system, property records, vital records, and tax data. State agencies maintain driver records and criminal history information.

The City of Texarkana website links to all departments and services. You can find police department contacts, municipal court information, and the public records request process. The site serves as the primary portal for city records.

Being a border city, Texarkana has a unique situation. There is a separate city of Texarkana on the Arkansas side. This page covers only the Texas side. If you need Arkansas records, those would go through Miller County, Arkansas, which is a completely different system.

The screenshot below shows the Texarkana official city website.

The Texarkana city website provides access to all city departments and public records information.

Texarkana Police Records

The Texarkana Police Department uses the GovTransfer portal for records requests. Central Records is at 100 North State Line Ave, Box 15. The phone number is 903-798-3181 and the fax is 903-793-3664.

To use the GovTransfer system, you need to create an online account. Select Texarkana PD and Bowie County Sheriff when choosing the agency. Having case numbers helps speed up the process. The system handles accident reports, incident reports, and other police records.

Crash reports from Texarkana are also on file with TxDOT. The Crash Records Information System lets you order copies at $6 each. Reports are usually available within 7 to 10 business days. Certified copies cost $8.

Below is the GovTransfer portal used for Texarkana police records.

The GovTransfer system requires an account to submit records requests to the Texarkana Police Department.

Texarkana Municipal Court

The Texarkana Municipal Court handles Class C misdemeanors and city ordinance violations. The judge issues warrants and conducts trials on contested cases. The court also performs magistrate functions.

Defensive driving is an option for eligible violations. The court has limited jurisdiction and does not handle felony or higher misdemeanor cases. Those go through Bowie County courts.

Here is a screenshot of the Texarkana Municipal Court page.

The municipal court page has info about fines, warrants, and court procedures.

Texarkana Public Records Requests

The Texarkana public records process is managed by City Secretary Jennifer Evans, TRMC. You can email requests to j.evans@texarkanatexas.gov or call 903-798-3930.

Written requests are required. You must ask for existing records. The city cannot create new documents or do research for you. Prompt response is required under the Texas Public Information Act. Fees may apply for copies and processing time. If the city wants to charge more than $40, they must provide a cost estimate first.

The city secretary's office handles all public information requests for city departments. You can submit requests by mail, email, or in person at City Hall, 220 Texas Blvd, Texarkana, TX 75501.

Record types available through the city include council meeting minutes, ordinances, contracts, permits, and other city government documents. You can inspect records in person, which is often free, or pay for copies at rates set by the Texas Administrative Code.

Vital Records in Texarkana

Birth and death certificates for Texarkana residents can be obtained from the Bowie County Clerk or the Texas Department of State Health Services. You can also order through Texas.gov. A valid photo ID and proof of eligibility are required.

Marriage licenses come from the Bowie County Clerk. Property deeds and liens are recorded by the county clerk. Property tax records are managed by the Bowie County Tax Assessor-Collector. You can contact the tax office at 903-793-8936. The appraisal district sets property values each year, and you can protest your value if you disagree. Business property renditions are also required through the appraisal district.

Bowie County Resources for Texarkana

Bowie County manages the main court system, vital records, and property filings for Texarkana. The Bowie County website links to the County Clerk, District Clerk, and Sheriff's Office. The county clerk handles vital records and property deeds. The district clerk manages court case files.

The Bowie County Sheriff's Office is at 710 James Bowie Drive, New Boston, TX 75570. Phone is (903) 628-6815. The office operates Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. They maintain an online inmate roster. Incident reports and civil process services are also available through the sheriff.

For statewide court records, the Texas Judicial Branch runs re:SearchTX. Vital records at the state level are available from the Texas Department of State Health Services and through Texas.gov. Voter registration can be checked at VoteTexas.gov.

Bowie County Records

Texarkana is the largest city in Bowie County. The county handles courts, property records, and vital records for residents. Bowie County does not have a dedicated page in this directory, but you can access county records through the links above.

Nearby Cities

Texarkana is in the northeast corner of Texas. The nearest cities with residents directory pages are some distance away.

• Tyler
• Sherman