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How to Submit

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Phone
713-308-9150
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Mail
Houston Police Department, Office of Legal Services, 1200 Travis, 10th Floor, Houston, TX 77002

Legal Framework

Governing LawTexas Public Information Act
CitationTex. Gov’t Code § 552
Response Deadline10 business days
Est. Response Time~10 business days
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I file a public records request with Houston Police Department?▾
You can file a request with Houston Police Department (HPD) through FOIAfile in under 3 minutes. We'll format your request with proper legal citations under Tex. Gov’t Code § 552 and deliver it via online portal, mail.
How long does HPD have to respond to a public records request?▾
Under Tex. Gov’t Code § 552, Houston Police Department must respond within 10 business days. FOIAfile tracks your deadline automatically and notifies you if the agency misses it.
What if HPD denies or ignores my request?▾
If Houston Police Department denies your request or fails to respond within the deadline, you may have legal options including administrative appeals and court action. FOIAfile provides appeal letter templates and can connect you with a FOIA attorney for a free consultation.

Other Texas Agencies

Austin Police Department
APD-TX · ~10 day response
Dallas Police Department
DPD · ~10 day response
Harris County Sheriff's Office
HCSO-TX · ~10 day response
San Antonio Police Department
SAPD · ~10 day response
Texas Attorney General
AG-TX · ~10 day response
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
TCEQ · ~10 day response
Texas Department of Public Safety
DPS-TX · ~10 day response
Texas Department of Transportation
TxDOT · ~10 day response

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