Houston

United States | Texas

Updated - July 31, 2025

Picture By: Houston Police Department

Houston, the largest city in Texas and the fourth largest in the United States, is a vibrant metropolis known for its diverse culture, thriving economy, and significant contributions to various industries. Founded in 1836, Houston has grown into a global hub for energy, healthcare, and aerospace. The city is home to the Texas Medical Center, the world's largest medical complex, and NASA's Johnson Space Center, where astronauts are trained. Houston's rich cultural scene includes world-class museums, theaters, and a renowned culinary landscape that reflects its multicultural population. The city's warm climate and proximity to the Gulf of Mexico make it a popular destination for outdoor activities and events. Houston's unique blend of Southern hospitality and cosmopolitan flair continues to attract residents and visitors alike.

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

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

Local/State Agencies

Agency
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Governing Body Type Primary Jurisdiction
Houston Police Department City of Houston Municipal Police City of Houston
Harris County Sheriff's Office Harris County Sheriff County Police Harris County
Harris County Fire Marshal's Office Harris County Fire Marshal County Police Harris County
Harris County Constable's Office Pct 1 Harris County County Police Harris County Pct 1
Harris County Constable's Office Pct 2 Harris County County Police Harris County Pct 2
Harris County Constable's Office Pct 3 Harris County County Police Harris County Pct 3
Harris County Constable's Office Pct 4 Harris County County Police Harris County Pct 4
Harris County Constable's Office Pct 5 Harris County County Police Harris County Pct 5
Harris County Constable's Office Pct 6 Harris County County Police Harris County Pct 6
Harris County Constable's Office Pct 7 Harris County County Police Harris County Pct 7
Harris County Constable's Office Pct 8 Harris County County Police Harris County Pct 8
Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office Harris County Fire Marshal Fire Police Harris County fire investigations
Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office Fort Bend County Sheriff County Police Fort Bend County
Fort Bend County Constable's Office Pct 2 Fort Bend County County Police Fort Bend County Pct 2
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Montgomery County Sheriff County Police City of Houston
Montgomery County Constable's Office Pct 3 Montgomery County County Police Montgomery County
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 Police at Houston University of Texas Hospital Police UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, UT Health Science Center
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
Houston ISD Police Department Houston 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
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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
Harris County Fire Marshal's Office No
Harris County Constable's Office Pct 1 Yes
Harris County Constable's Office Pct 2 Yes
Harris County Constable's Office Pct 3 Yes
Harris County Constable's Office Pct 4 Yes
Harris County Constable's Office Pct 5 Yes
Harris County Constable's Office Pct 6 Yes
Harris County Constable's Office Pct 7 Yes
Harris County Constable's Office Pct 8 Yes
Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office Yes
Fort Bend County Constable's Office Pct 2 Yes
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Yes
Montgomery County Constable's Office Pct 3 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.*