Texas Accident Resources and City Guides
STATE RESOURCE GUIDE · SOURCES CHECKED OCTOBER 23, 2026
Use this Texas guide to locate your crash report, organize claim documents, and identify questions about filing deadlines.
Explore Texas city resources
Start with the city closest to the crash, then confirm which agency investigated it. Each city guide covers local reporting routes and transportation resources.
Austin
Austin–Travis County incident-feed pilot, APD crash reports, and Travis County Sheriff report instructions.
Houston
Houston TranStar traffic resources, HPD crash reports, and official towed-vehicle lookup guidance.
Dallas
Dallas Police records, official active-call resources, and DFW agency guidance.
Fort Worth
FWPD’s current TxDOT report route, missing-report follow-up, and road-condition resources.
San Antonio
SAPD crash reports and additional records, TransGuide, and local traffic cameras.
Get the official crash report
TxDOT maintains the state’s crash records and links to the official purchase system. Have the crash date, location, and identifying report information ready. Review eligibility and current fees on the official site.
Texas Department of Transportation report instructions ↗
Understand the general lawsuit deadline
Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code §16.003 generally provides two years from accrual for personal injury and property damage lawsuits.
Read the official deadline source ↗
A lawsuit deadline is different from an insurance notice deadline. The starting date, defendant, type of claim, and exceptions matter. Government claims, minors, and wrongful-death claims can involve different rules. This summary does not calculate your filing date. Ask a licensed attorney to confirm your specific deadlines promptly; negotiations do not necessarily stop a filing clock.
Build your claim file
- Keep the report number and investigating agency’s contact information.
- Save original photographs, witness contact details, and messages about the collision.
- Collect repair estimates, towing and storage invoices, and rental receipts.
- Keep claim numbers and a dated record of conversations with insurers.
- Track documented expenses and missed work separately from estimates.
Useful next steps
Follow the accident checklist · Track your expenses · Organize vehicle-value figures · Prepare for a legal consultation
Questions to take to an attorney
- Which jurisdiction and limitation period apply to this claim?
- Is a government notice or another early filing required?
- What evidence needs to be preserved before it disappears?
- How should insurance benefits and potential claims be coordinated?
General educational information, not legal advice. Sources were checked October 23, 2026; no attorney review is represented. Official agency pages control report access, fees, and procedures.