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
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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
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Governing Body
Westchase District Patrol Westchase District
Uptown Police Uptown District


Federal Police Agencies

*with a visible patrolling prescence*

Agency
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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