El Paso Background Check Records
El Paso background check records are available from the El Paso Police Department, El Paso County courts, and Texas state databases. El Paso sits on the western tip of Texas and is the sixth largest city in the state. Public records here include police reports, county court case filings, warrant data, and criminal history maintained at the Texas DPS level. Both city and county offices have access options for requesting these records.
El Paso Quick Facts
El Paso Police Department Records
The El Paso Police Department is headquartered at 911 N. Raynor St., El Paso, TX 79903. For non-emergency matters, call 915-832-4400. The police department handles requests for police reports, accident reports, incident records, and open records related to law enforcement activity in El Paso.
If you need a copy of a police report from El Paso, you submit a request through the El Paso Police Department Records Unit. Fees may apply depending on the type of record and the volume of material requested. Staff can tell you what to expect when you call. In-person requests can be made at the main headquarters during business hours. Written requests by mail are also accepted.
The city's main government site at elpasotexas.gov is the starting point for finding contacts, department pages, and information about public records across all city agencies. The police department page on that site has the most current contact information for the Records Unit and open records submissions.
The City of El Paso website covers police department records, open records requests, and links to city agency contacts for public information.
El Paso Municipal Court
El Paso Municipal Court handles Class C misdemeanor cases within the city. This includes traffic violations, parking tickets, and violations of city ordinances. For case information, call the court at 915-212-0700. The court is accessible through the El Paso city government website at elpasotexas.gov.
Warrant information for Class C cases in El Paso flows through the Municipal Court. If you have an active warrant, it can show up in background searches. The court can confirm whether a warrant exists and what steps are needed to resolve it. Options may include appearing before a judge, paying outstanding fines, or setting up a payment arrangement. Clearing a warrant removes it from active status, which can improve future background check results.
Municipal court records cover only city-level Class C offenses. Any case involving a higher level of offense goes through El Paso County courts, not the city court.
Note: El Paso Municipal Court does not handle felony cases or Class A and B misdemeanors. Those are handled by the county courts.
El Paso County Criminal Records
El Paso County handles felony and higher misdemeanor cases for residents of El Paso. The El Paso County District Clerk maintains records for all district court cases. The County Clerk holds records for county court-level criminal proceedings. Both are publicly accessible and are primary sources for criminal background data in the region.
The El Paso County website at epcounty.com has links to county departments, including the District Clerk and Sheriff's Office. You can search for inmate information and court filings through these pages. The Sheriff's Office handles the county jail, and its online tools allow you to look up people currently in custody.
The El Paso County District Clerk at epcounty.com/districtclerk is where you find felony case records and district court filings. The county also has a Sheriff's Office page at epcounty.com/sheriff for law enforcement-related public information.
The El Paso County website provides access to court records, the District Clerk, and other county agencies that maintain public records.
The El Paso County District Clerk office maintains felony and civil court records accessible to the public for searches and certified copies.
The El Paso County Sheriff's Office page includes information on the county jail, inmate lookup, and law enforcement public records.
For a full guide to El Paso County court records and background check resources, visit the El Paso County background check records page.
Texas State Background Check Resources
Texas DPS maintains the statewide criminal history database. You can run a name-based or fingerprint-based check through the DPS FACT Clearinghouse. This covers El Paso arrests, convictions, and other criminal records statewide.
The Texas sex offender registry is available through the DPS Sex Offender Registration Program. The TDCJ inmate search covers state prison records. For court filings from El Paso County and other Texas counties, use re:SearchTX.
Open Records Requests in El Paso
Texas Public Information Act gives the public the right to request records from all El Paso city and county government offices. This includes the police department, municipal court, and other agencies. Requests must be in writing, and offices have 10 business days to respond.
You can submit a public information request to El Paso city departments through the city website at elpasotexas.gov. For county agencies, contact the relevant department directly. The Texas AG's open government page at texasattorneygeneral.gov has guidance on requesting records and understanding what is public under Texas law.
Fees may apply for requests involving large volumes of records. Digital delivery typically reduces costs. You can ask for a fee waiver if you believe the request serves the public interest.
Other Texas Cities
Other major Texas cities also maintain public background check records through their police departments and county courts.