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Additional Jail Information

The Texas County Sheriff’s Office has an official Facebook page where they post information about the department and the jail. Most Wanted posts are made here, which provide mugshots and/or other photographs of wanted offenders. Photographs and information about suspects in ongoing investigations are also posted, as are official news releases related to the jail.

Texas County Sheriff Information

The Texas County jail is operated by the local Sheriff’s Office. The current Sheriff is Scott Lindsey and the Chief Deputy is Rowdy Douglas. The staff includes ten patrol deputies, three court deputies, and a deputy who floats between duties.

519 North Grand Avenue, Ste 101
Houston, MO 65483

Scott Lindsey
Phone: 417-967-4165 ext 307
Email: sheriff@texascountymissouri.gov

Crime Statistics
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Texas County violent crime is 18.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Texas County property crime is 41.5. (The US average is 35.4)

Texas County is located in southern Missouri. It has a total area of 1,179 square miles and is the largest county in the state by area. Houston is the county seat and Licking is the largest city. At the 2020 census, the population was 24,487.

Texas County Public Records Information

Missouri’s Sunshine Law ensures records kept by the Sheriff’s Office are made available to the public on request. Each office is required by law to have a custodian of records who is responsible for responding to public records requests. Requests may be made in person or by phone, mail, email, or fax. Records should be described in as much detail as possible and the contact information of the person making the request should be provided. Sample Missouri public records requests are available at the link below. Copying fees may be charged.