About County Texas Watch
CountyTexasWatch.org is a Texas deaths in custody database designed to collect, organize, and present publicly available information related to deaths in custody and detention conditions across Texas.
This platform exists to provide structured access to information that is often fragmented across multiple systems. By organizing records at the county level, County Texas Watch enables researchers, journalists, and the public to better understand trends and timelines.
Our Mission
Our mission is to build a reliable Texas deaths in custody database that improves transparency and access to information. We focus on consistency, structure, and accessibility so that patterns can be understood over time.
We do not speculate. We organize.
What We Do
- Aggregate publicly available custodial death records
- Organize data by county and timeline
- Maintain a structured Texas deaths in custody database
- Publish analysis based on available records
- Track trends across jurisdictions
Explore the full dataset on our Deaths in Custody Index.
Data Sources
Data is compiled from publicly available records, including reports from the Texas Attorney General and other official sources.
This Texas deaths in custody database is updated as new records are obtained or corrected.
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CountyTexasWatch.org operates independently and is not affiliated with any government agency. The platform is supported through voluntary contributions and ongoing development.
Learn more about how this platform operates on our Legal & Privacy page.
Contact
Email: info@countytexaswatch.org