To report a missing person in Texas after a border crossing, file a missing persons report with local law enforcement as soon as possible, then make sure the person is entered into the National Crime Information Center system; Texas DPS says the parent, spouse, guardian, or investigating officer can then work with the Missing Persons Clearinghouse. Texas DPS also notes you should submit the Clearinghouse report form, a current original photo, and any identifying records you have.

What to do first

  • Call the police department or sheriff’s office in the last known Texas jurisdiction.
  • Give the person’s full name, date of birth, last known location, clothing, phone number, travel details, and any immigration or border-crossing information you have.
  • Ask for the case number and the officer handling the report.

Border-crossing situations

If the person may be in Texas after crossing the border, include the exact crossing point, time, companions, and any device locations or messages. Texas DPS says the report can be for “a person missing from another state but believed to be in Texas,” so the key step is still a law-enforcement report first.

Helpful documents

Bring or send:

  • A recent original photo.
  • Copies of ID, travel documents, and any tickets or receipts.
  • Dental, medical, or fingerprint records if available.
  • Custody orders, if the case involves a parental abduction.

Extra support

If this is an active, urgent case, also contact the Texas Missing Persons Clearinghouse after the police report is filed, and keep the reporting agency updated if the person is found. One Texas example of missing-person coordination included police accepting reports and entering the person into NamUs, which can help families and investigators track the case.

Contact details

Texas DPS Missing Persons Clearinghouse information and forms are listed on its site, and local law enforcement remains the first reporting step.

If you want, I can turn this into a short step-by-step message you can copy to police or a border-area sheriff’s office.