Austin

United States | Texas

Updated - July 31, 2025

Picture By: Austin Police Department

Austin, Texas is the vibrant capital of the Lone Star State, renowned for its eclectic culture, thriving tech industry, and legendary music scene. Nicknamed the “Live Music Capital of the World,” it’s a hub for creativity, innovation, and outdoor adventure, nestled in the scenic Texas Hill Country along the Colorado River. Originally founded as the village of Waterloo, it was renamed to honor Stephen F. Austin and became the capital of the Republic of Texas in 1839. Today, Austin blends historic charm with a progressive spirit, attracting artists, entrepreneurs, and nature lovers alike.

*Only agencies with a visible prescence and primary jurisdictions are listed. Other law enforcement agencies may be seen in Austin*

-Clicking the agency's name takes you to their homepage-

Local/State Agencies

Agency
(Click Me)		 Governing Body Type Primary Jurisdiction
Austin Police Department City of Austin Municipal Police City of Austin
Travis County Sheriff's Office Travis County Sheriff County Police Travis County
Travis County Constable's Office Pct 1 Travis County County Police Travis County Pct 1
Travis County Constable's Office Pct 2 Travis County County Police Travis County Pct 2
Travis County Constable's Office Pct 3 Travis County County Police Travis County Pct 3
Travis County Constable's Office Pct 4 Travis County County Police Travis County Pct 4
Travis County Constable's Office Pct 5 Travis County County Police Travis County Pct 5
Hays County Sheriff's Office Hays County Sheriff County Police Hays County
Hays County Pct 4 Constable's Office Hays County County Police Hays County Pct 4
Hays County Pct 5 Constable's Office Hays County County Police Hays County Pct 5
Williamson County Sheriff's Office Williamson County Sheriff County Police Williamson COunty
Williamson County Pct 1 Constable’s Office Montgomery County County Police Williamson County Pct 1
Williamson County Pct 3 Constable’s Office Williamson County County Police Williamson County Pct 3
Metro Police Department Metro Houston Tranist Police Metro system, HOV lanes
HCC Police Department Houston Community College Campus Police HCCS properties
Rice University Police Department Rice University Campus Police RU Campus
UST Police Department The University of St. Thomas Campus Police UST Campus
University of Houston Police Department University of Houston Campus Police UH Campus
Texas Medical Center Police Department Texas Medical Center Hospital Police Texas Medical Center
Texas Southern University Police Department Texas Southern University Campus Police TSU Campus
University of Texas System police University of Texas Campus Police UT system
Houston Christian University Police Department Houston Christian University Campus Police HCU community
Texas Highway Patrol Texas DPS State Police Highways
Port Houston’s Police Department Port Houston Special Police Port of houston
Austin ISD Police Department Austin ISD School Police Houston ISD
Alief ISD Police Department Alief ISD School Police Alief ISD
Spring Branch ISD Police Department Spring Branch ISD School Police Spring Branch ISD
Aldine ISD Police Department Aldine ISD School Police Aldine ISD
Klein ISD Police Department Klein ISD School Police Klein ISD
Spring ISD Police Department Spring ISD School Police Spring ISD
Humble ISD Police Department Humble ISD School Police Humble ISD
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Police Department Cypress-Fairbanks ISD School Police Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Katy ISD Police Department Katy ISD School Police Katy ISD
Fort Bend ISD Police Department Fort Bend ISD School Police Fort Bend ISD


Federal Police Agencies

*with a visible patrolling prescence*

Agency
(Click Me)		 Governing Body Type Primary Jurisdiction
Federal Protective Service DHS Federal Police Federal properties
Veterans Affairs Police Department Veterains Affairs Federal Police VA properties

Ability to issue Texas traffic citations?

Agency Yes/No
Houston Police Department Yes
Harris County Sheriff's Office Yes
Haris County Pct 1 Constable's Office Yes
Haris County Pct 2 Constable's Office Yes
Haris County Pct 3 Constable's Office Yes
Haris County Pct 4 Constable's Office Yes
Haris County Pct 5 Constable's Office Yes
Haris County Pct 6 Constable's Office Yes
Haris County Pct 7 Constable's Office Yes
Haris County Pct 8 Constable's Office Yes
Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office Yes
Fort Bend County Pct 2 Constable's Office Yes
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Yes
Montgomery County Pct 3 Constable’s Office Yes
Metro Police Department Yes
HCC Police Department Yes
Rice University Police Department Yes
UST Police Department Yes
University of Houston Police Department Yes
Texas Medical Center Police Department Yes
Texas Southern University Police Department Yes
University of Texas System police Yes
Houston Christian University Police Department Yes
Texas Highway Patrol Yes
Port Houston’s Police Department Yes
Houston ISD Police Department Yes
Alief ISD Police Department Yes
Spring Branch ISD Police Department Yes
Aldine ISD Police Department YesD
Klein ISD Police Department Yes
Spring ISD Police Department Yes
Humble ISD Police Department Yes
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Police Department Yes
Katy ISD Police Department Yes
Fort Bend ISD Police Department Yes
Federal Protective Service No
Veterans Affairs Police Department No

*Federal officers can pull you over. They may issue federal traffic tickets on federal property. Federal officers may also intervene when there is a public safety risk such as a dwi.
- Some uniformed federal officers may be deputized by the state, allowing them to enforce state traffic laws.
- Customs and Border Protection officers may conduct vehicle stops anywhere within the 100 mile zone.*