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 primary jurisdiction in the city limits 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 (Click Me) |
Governing Body | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Police Department | City of Houston | Municipal Police |
| Harris County Sheriff's Office | Harris County Sheriff | County Police |
| Harris County Fire Marshal's Office | Harris County Fire Marshal | County Police |
| Harris County Constable's Office Pct 1 | Harris County | County Police |
| Harris County Constable's Office Pct 2 | Harris County | County Police |
| Harris County Constable's Office Pct 3 | Harris County | County Police |
| Harris County Constable's Office Pct 4 | Harris County | County Police |
| Harris County Constable's Office Pct 5 | Harris County | County Police |
| Harris County Constable's Office Pct 6 | Harris County | County Police |
| Harris County Constable's Office Pct 7 | Harris County | County Police |
| Harris County Constable's Office Pct 8 | Harris County | County Police |
| Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office | Fort Bend County Sheriff | County Police |
| Fort Bend County Constable's Office Pct 2 | Fort Bend County | County Police |
| Montgomery County Sheriff's Office | Montgomery County Sheriff | County Police |
| Montgomery County Constable's Office Pct 3 | Montgomery County | County Police |
| Metro Police Department | Metro Houston | Tranist Police |
| HCC Police Department | Houston Community College | Campus Police |
| Rice University Police Department | Rice University | Campus Police |
| UST Police Department | The University of St. Thomas | Campus Police |
| University of Houston Police Department | University of Houston | Campus Police |
| Texas Medical Center Police Department | Texas Medical Center | Hospital Police |
| Texas Southern University Police Department | Texas Southern University | Campus Police |
| University of Texas Police at Houston | University of Texas | Hospital Police |
| Houston Christian University Police Department | Houston Christian University | Campus Police |
| Texas Highway Patrol | Texas DPS | State Police |
| Port Houston’s Police Department | Port Houston | Special Police |
| Houston ISD Police Department | Houston ISD | School Police |
| Alief ISD Police Department | Alief ISD | School Police |
| Spring Branch ISD Police Department | Spring Branch ISD | School Police |
| Aldine ISD Police Department | Aldine ISD | School Police |
| Klein ISD Police Department | Klein ISD | School Police |
| Spring ISD Police Department | Spring ISD | School Police |
| Humble ISD Police Department | Humble ISD | School Police |
| Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Police Department | Cypress-Fairbanks ISD | School Police |
| Katy ISD Police Department | Katy ISD | School Police |
| Fort Bend ISD Police Department | Fort Bend ISD | School Police |
Security Agencies with Police Powers
*composed of off duty police officers*
| Agency (Click Me) |
Governing Body |
|---|---|
| Westchase District Patrol | Westchase District |
| Uptown Police | Uptown District |
Federal Police Agencies
*with a visible patrolling prescence*
| Agency (Click Me) |
Governing Body |
|---|---|
| Federal Protective Service | DHS |
| Veterans Affairs Police Department | Veterains Affairs |
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 |
| Westchase District Patrol | Yes |
| Uptown Police | 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.*
Agency Vehicles
