How to Request Bodycam Footage in Texas

A practical, jurisdiction-specific walkthrough for filing a public-records request for police body-worn camera video in Texas (TX). This guide is informational and not legal advice.

Governing law

Texas Public Information Act (Gov. Code Ch. 552) & § 1701.661 for body cameras

Who to send your request to

Public information officer. If the incident involved multiple agencies (city PD plus state troopers plus sheriff), file parallel requests with each.

What to include in the request

The exact date, approximate time window, and location of the incident.
The case, incident, or CAD number if you have it.
Names or badge numbers of involved officers if known.
A clear statement invoking the state's public-records statute.
Your preferred delivery format (electronic file, DVD, thumb drive).
A fee ceiling — e.g. "please contact me before incurring charges above $25."

Fees

$0.10/page standard; body-cam recordings released only on written motion under Ch. 552.108

Response timeline

10 business days to seek Attorney General ruling; 'prompt' otherwise

If your request is denied

Attorney General ruling (10-day request required for withholdings), then district court. Ask for the specific statutory exemption cited; boilerplate "ongoing investigation" denials are frequently reversed on appeal.