Bail & Pretrial
DPS Changes in Certification Requirements for PSRS Users
Effective January 9, 2026 - the Department of Public Safety (DPS) no longer requires the Criminal Justice Practitioner (CJP) certification for PSRS users who view criminal history information queried in the PSRS.
All users seeking access to the Public Safety Report System (PSRS) must complete Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) training. Please see below for additional training requirements based on role.
Magistrates and Judges - CJIS (DPS) and statutory training outlined in Article 17.024, CCP. If you will query or run a criminal history within the PSRS, you must also complete the 8-hour TLETS Mobile Operator training (less-than-full access) through DPS.
PSRS Users - CJIS (DPS) and users who will query or run criminal history within PSRS are required to complete the 8-hour TLETS Mobile Operator training (less-than-full access).
District Attorney's (View Only Access) - CJIS training. Additional training will be necessary for departments that will be entering Pretrial Intervention Conditions into DPS data base for criminal history.
We have temporarily removed training documents from the Bail and Pretrial section while we work with DPS to obtain additional details. Updated information will be shared as soon as it becomes available.
Questions? Please email bail@txcourts.gov
Statutes Effective January 1, 2026
You may access Catalis release notes for PSRS updates reflecting mandatory notifications and District Attorney access to the PSRS. Updates to these release notes and historical listing of release notes may be found Catalis Release Notes.
You may access Email Notification FAQ here - Email Notification FAQ
Additional information specific to District Attorney's to request access to the PSRS or review updated statutes from Senate Bill 9, (89th Legislature), can be found in the Prosecutor Information tab in the menu on the left-hand side of this page.
Please send any questions to bail@txcourts.gov.
Upcoming PSRS Webinars
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new monthly webinar series for all Public Safety Report System (PSRS) users. Each month, our team will highlight a different topic to support your continued understanding and utilization of the system. When applicable we will also provide webinars on upcoming statutory effective dates and impact within the PSRS and for the user. If you have suggestions for webinar topics for the state, please contact us at bail@txcourts.gov.
Our webinars fill up quickly, and we can accommodate a maximum 300 participants per session. To ensure all PSRS users have the opportunity to attend, we encourage agencies with multiple interested staff to register one participant when possible and view the webinar together from a shared conference room or space. This helps maximize statewide access. In the event that you cannot attend, or registration has reached capacity, you will have access to both the recorded webinar and a PDF of the presentation.
| Day | Time (Central Time Zone) |
Registration Required |
Topic |
| Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | 12pm - 1 pm | Registration Link | I Am a Designee, What Do I Do Now? |
| Friday, February 6, 2026 | 1pm - 2pm | Registration Link | PSRS, Notifications and PTI - Prosecutor Edition |
Previous Q&A Session Recordings
| TRAS for Beginners | 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm CT | Session Recording | Slideshow |
| TRAS for Beginners | 10:30 am - 11:30 am CT | Session Recording | Slideshow |
| Local Administrative User (LAU) 101 | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm CT | LAU 101 Recording | Slideshow |
| Senate Bill 9 - January 2026 Effective Statutes for PSRS | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CT | January Roll Outs Recording | Slideshow |
| PSRS Email Notifications Q&A | PSRS Email Notifications Q&A (no recording available) |
Senate Bill 9 Guidance, Presentation and FAQ
OCA has issued Guidance and a FAQ on Senate Bill 9, 89th Legislative Regular Session:
- Guidance on Senate Bill 9
- August 27, 2025 Webinar and Presentation
- Frequently Asked Questions on Senate Bill 9 (Updated 12/8/2025)