# How Do I Request a Police Report From My Accident in Texas? | Attorney Brian White **Table of Contents***[*Expand*]* 1. Step 1: Access the Texas Crash Report Search and Purchase Portal 2. Step 2: Select the Correct Redaction Style and Report Type 3. Step 3: Confirm You Are Not a Member of a Restricted Group 4. Step 4: Enter Your Name and User Classification 5. Step 5: Search for Your Crash Report 6. Step 6: Locate Your Report 7. Step 7: Purchase Your Report 8. Contact Our Texas Car Accident Lawyers at Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers for Help with Your Crash Report ![How Do I Request a Police Report from My Accident in Texas?](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/how-do-i-request-a-police-report-from-my-accident-in-texas-300x200.jpg) Being involved in a [car accident](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/houston-tx/car-accident-lawyer/) is an incredibly overwhelming experience. When it comes time to pursue [compensation](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/types-of-damages-available-in-personal-injury-cases/) for your injuries, you might not remember all the accident details that you’ll need for the claim. To strengthen your case, ensure that you request a copy of the [accident report](https://www.txdot.gov/data-maps/crash-reports-records.html) from the Texas Crash Report Search and Purchase Portal.  Here are the steps to access and purchase your police report:  ## Step 1: Access the Texas Crash Report Search and Purchase Portal Navigate to the [Texas Crash Report Search and Purchase Portal](https://cris.dot.state.tx.us/public/Purchase/app/disclaimer) webpage. This is where you can access police reports for crashes that occur on any public road in the state of Texas. The first thing you’ll need to do is accept the terms of use for the portal. Read the terms carefully, and then click “Accept” to move on to the next step. For a legal consultation call [(713) 500-5000](tel:+17135005000) ## Step 2: Select the Correct Redaction Style and Report Type Next, the portal will ask you to select a redaction style and a crash report type.  Here are the settings you’ll need:  - **Redaction style**: Non-redacted crash report  - **Crash report style:**Certified crash report  A certified crash report includes a “Copy from Custodial File” stamp, the Motor Vehicle Crash Records Custodian’s signature, and the official Texas Department of Transportation seal.  ## Step 3: Confirm You Are Not a Member of a Restricted Group The next screen will ask you to confirm that you are not a member of any of the groups that are required to register to purchase a non-redacted crash report.  Select “No, I am not a member of a group listed above – continue for more options,” and then click “Next.”  [Click to contact](/contact-us/) us today ## Step 4: Enter Your Name and User Classification Only specific individuals can request a non-redacted police report, including victims involved in a collision, a representative of someone involved in a crash, and a parent or legal guardian of someone involved in an accident.   Fill in the fields for your first and last name. Under “Qualification for Certification,” select the option that says “Any person involved in the collision,” and select “Next.” Complete a [Case Evaluation Form](/contact-us/) Now ## Step 5: Search for Your Crash Report You can search for your report by:  - **Name**: The name of a person or company involved in the crash - **Identification number**: The driver’s license number or identification card number of a person involved in the crash You may need to try both search methods to find your report, especially if you have a common name.  ## Step 6: Locate Your Report If your search returns multiple crash reports, ensure that you have the right report by checking the following accident details: - Date of the crash - Time of the accident - Location of the wreck (city and county) - Names of the individuals involved  The portal generally does not offer refunds for incorrectly purchased reports, so you must verify the information in your report before buying it.  ## Step 7: Purchase Your Report Purchase your report using one of the payment types listed in the portal. Once your purchase is finalized, follow the steps outlined in the confirmation email you receive.  ## Contact Our Texas Car Accident Lawyers at Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers for Help with Your Crash Report Our offices Houston — Greenway/Upper Kirby 3120 Southwest Freeway, Suite 350 Houston, TX 77098 Open 24 hours daily Call [(713) 364-1466](tel:+17133641466) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Attorney%20Brian%20White%20Personal%20Injury%20Lawyers%2C%203120%20Southwest%20Freeway%2C%20Suite%20350%2C%20Houston%2C%20TX%2077098) Houston — East Freeway 11811 East Freeway, Suite 630-06 Houston, TX 77029 Open 24 hours daily Call [(713) 609-1893](tel:+17136091893) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Attorney%20Brian%20White%20Personal%20Injury%20Lawyers%2C%2011811%20East%20Freeway%2C%20Suite%20630-06%2C%20Houston%2C%20TX%2077029) Houston — South Loop 2600 South Loop West, Suite 293 Houston, TX 77054 Open 24 hours daily Call [(713) 281-4904](tel:+17132814904) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Attorney%20Brian%20White%20Personal%20Injury%20Lawyers%2C%202600%20South%20Loop%20West%2C%20Suite%20293%2C%20Houston%2C%20TX%2077054) Houston — Katy Freeway 11511 Katy Fwy, Suite 515 Houston, TX 77079 Open 24 hours daily Call [(713) 909-7537](tel:+17139097537) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Attorney%20Brian%20White%20Personal%20Injury%20Lawyers%2C%2011511%20Katy%20Fwy%2C%20Suite%20515%2C%20Houston%2C%20TX%2077079) Houston — Clear Lake 1300 Bay Area Blvd, Suite B268 Houston, TX 77058 By appointment only Call [(936) 508-2854](tel:+19365082854) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Attorney%20Brian%20White%20Personal%20Injury%20Lawyers%2C%201300%20Bay%20Area%20Blvd%2C%20Suite%20B268%2C%20Houston%2C%20TX%2077058) The Woodlands 1776 Woodstead Ct, Ste. 203 The Woodlands, TX 77380 By appointment only Call [(281) 843-9777](tel:+12818439777) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Attorney%20Brian%20White%20Personal%20Injury%20Lawyers%2C%201776%20Woodstead%20Ct%2C%20Ste.%20203%2C%20The%20Woodlands%2C%20TX%2077380) Champion Forest (Cypress) 4606 FM 1960 Rd W, Ste. 444 Houston, TX 77069 By appointment only Call [(281) 843-9777](tel:+12818439777) [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Attorney%20Brian%20White%20Personal%20Injury%20Lawyers%2C%204606%20FM%201960%20Rd%20W%2C%20Ste.%20444%2C%20Houston%2C%20TX%2077069) --- ### About the Author Brian White ![About the Author Brian White](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/brian-white-houston-personal-injury-lawyer-300x300.jpg) [Brian White](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/about/our-attorneys/brian-white/) earned his J.D. from South Texas College of Law in Houston and is licensed to practice in [Texas](https://www.texas.gov/). 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