Borden County Arrest Records
Borden County arrest records are kept by the Sheriff's Office in Gail, Texas. Borden is one of the least populous counties in Texas, with around 640 residents, so the county does not operate a full-time detention facility. Inmates are typically housed in nearby county jails. This page explains how to contact the Sheriff's Office, where inmates are held, and how to access Borden County arrest records through local and state resources.
Borden County Sheriff's Office
The Borden County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for the county. The office mailing address is PO Box 115, Gail, TX 79738. The phone number is (806) 756-4311. The Sheriff's Office maintains all arrest records and incident reports for Borden County and acts as the official custodian of these documents under the Texas Public Information Act.
Because Borden County does not maintain a full-time detention facility, inmates arrested by the Sheriff's Office are typically transferred to a nearby county jail for housing. This is a common arrangement among small, rural Texas counties. The exact facility where inmates are held can change based on available space and transport logistics. Call the Sheriff's Office directly at (806) 756-4311 to find out where a specific inmate is being held.
For recent arrests and basic inmate information, phone contact with the Sheriff's Office is the best approach. There is no public online roster for Borden County due to the county's small population and limited jail infrastructure. The office can confirm whether someone is in custody and direct you to the facility holding them.
Requesting Borden County Arrest Records
To request copies of Borden County arrest records or incident reports, submit a written public information request to the Sheriff's Office at PO Box 115, Gail, TX 79738. Include the subject's full name, date of birth, the approximate date of the arrest or incident, and the specific records you want. Requests can also be submitted in person at the Sheriff's Office during business hours.
Under Texas Government Code Chapter 552, the agency has 10 business days to respond to your request. Fees for copies of documents follow the state-established rate schedule. The Sheriff's Office will let you know if fees apply before producing the records.
Records involving juvenile arrests, active investigations, and sealed or expunged cases are not available to the public. The office will inform you of any applicable exemptions if your request is denied.
State Resources for Borden County Records
Because Borden County has no online jail portal, state-level databases are especially useful. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Inmate Search covers anyone from Borden County who has been convicted and transferred to state prison. This is a free resource updated regularly. The Texas DPS Criminal History Search costs $3 per name and shows arrest and conviction history from agencies across the state, including Borden County. The VINELink system (toll-free: 877-894-8463) provides automated custody change notifications for inmates across over 2,900 facilities nationwide. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards can provide information on which facility is housing Borden County inmates at any given time.
Court Records in Borden County
Arrest records and court records are kept separately. The Borden County Clerk handles court case files for the county, including criminal records that begin after an arrest leads to formal charges. The County Clerk's office is located at the Borden County Courthouse in Gail. Court records are public documents under Texas law, with the same exemptions that apply to arrest records.
For felony cases, records are held by the District Clerk. Borden County is part of a judicial district that may share court resources with neighboring counties. Call the Borden County courthouse at (806) 756-4311 for information on how court records are accessed.
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Inmate Search is particularly valuable for Borden County, where local online records are limited due to the county's very small population and the use of nearby county jail facilities for inmate housing.
The TDCJ database is free and provides information on all Texas state prison inmates, including those originally from Borden County.
Cities in Borden County
Gail is the county seat of Borden County and the only recognized community in the county. With a total county population of around 640, Gail is one of the smallest county seats in the United States. There are no cities in Borden County that come close to the 100,000-person threshold for a dedicated city page. All arrest records for the county run through the Sheriff's Office in Gail.
Nearby Counties
Borden County is in West Texas, in the Permian Basin area east of Midland. Neighboring counties include Dawson County, Howard County, Scurry County, Kent County, and Garza County. Midland in Midland County is the nearest qualifying city.