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About Region 1
From Amarillo to Lubbock, this region offers open plains, ranching communities, and university towns. Summers are hot with low humidity; winters bring cold winds and occasional snow. Agencies range from small rural departments to city forces with several hundred officers. Opportunities include patrol, investigations, campus policing, and livestock theft investigations. Work here for broad responsibilities, close community connections, and a choice between rural living and regional city amenities.

Counties
Armstrong, Bailey, Baylor, Borden, Briscoe, Carson, Castro, Childress, Cochran, Collingsworth, Cottle, Crosby, Dallam, Dawson, Deaf Smith, Dickens, Donley, Fisher, Floyd, Foard, Gaines, Garza, Gray, Hale, Hall, Hansford, Hardeman, Hartley, Haskell, Hemphill, Hockley, Hutchinson, Jones, Kent, King, Knox, Lamb, Lipscomb, Lubbock, Lynn, Moore, Motley, Ochiltree, Oldham, Parmer, Potter, Randall, Roberts, Scurry, Shackelford, Sherman, Stonewall, Swisher, Terry, Throckmorton, Wheeler, Wilbarger, Yoakum

Largest Cities (by population)
Lubbock, Amarillo, Abilene, Plainview

Smallest Communities (by population)
Los Ybanez, Lakeview, Mobeetie, O’Brien

Economic Drivers
Agriculture, oil and gas industry, education (Texas Tech)

Things To Do
Route 66 Historic District, Cadillac Ranch, Buddy Holly Center, West Texas Walk of Fame, Jimmy Dean Museum, Caprock Escarpment, Llano Estacado; one of the largest mesa regions in North America.

Hidden Gems
Quarter Horse Hall of Fame (Amarillo), Levelland Mosaic Art, Ringtail Ranch Lemur Sanctuary (Lubbock), Mabee Regional Heritage Center (Plainview), Stonehenge Replica (Odessa)

About Region 2
West Texas spans El Paso, Big Bend, the Permian Basin, Abilene, and San Angelo. Mountains, desert landscapes, ranching, and energy production shape the region. Much of the area has hot, dry summers and variable winter temperatures. Agencies range from small rural departments to large metropolitan organizations. Opportunities include patrol, investigations, oilfield theft investigations, and border task forces. Work here for varied assignments, outdoor adventure, and a choice of remote communities or city life.

Counties
Andrews, Brewster, Callahan, Coke, Coleman, Concho, Crane, Crocket, Culberson, Ector, Edwards, El Paso, Glasscock, Howard, Hudspeth, Irion, Jeff Davis, Kimble, Kinney, Loving, Martin, Mason, Maverick, McCulloch, Menard, Midland, Mitchell, Nolan, Pecos, Presidio, Reagan, Real, Reeves, Runnels, Schleicher, Sterling, Sutton, Taylor, Terrell, Tom Green, Upton, Uvalde, Val Verde, Ward, Winkler, Zavala

Largest Cities (by population)
El Paso, Midland, Abilene, Odessa

Smallest Communities (by population)
Impact, Toyah, Putnam, Pyote

Economic Drivers
Oil and natural gas industry, international trade, agriculture and ranching, military (Fort Bliss)

Things To Do
El Paso Zoo, Frontier Texas! (Abilene), George W. Bush Childhood Home (Midland)

Hidden Gems
El Paso Ghost Tours, Odessa Meteor Crater Nature Trail, Chamizal National Memorial

About Region 3
South Texas connects the Rio Grande Valley, Laredo, and Corpus Christi through cultural traditions, international commerce, and coastal living. Summers are hot, with coastal humidity; winters are generally mild. Agencies range from small community departments to urban forces with more than 500 officers. Opportunities include patrol, investigations, beach patrol, marine enforcement, port security, and border task forces. Work here to build community relationships, use bilingual skills, and enjoy coastal or inland living.

Counties
Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Cameron, Dimmit, Duval, Goliad, Hidalgo, Jim Hogg, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, La Salle, Live Oak, McMullen, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio, Starr, Webb, Willacy, Zapata

Largest Cities (by population)
Corpus Christi, Laredo, Brownsville, McAllen

Smallest Communities (by population)
Petronila, Austwell, Rangerville, Bayside

Economic Drivers
International trade, marine tourism and recreation, energy and petrochemicals

Things To Do
USS Lexington Museum, San Agustin Cathedral, Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge

Hidden Gems
Texas State Aquarium, Imaginarium of South Texas, El Camino Real National Historic Trail

About Region 4
From Houston and Galveston to Beaumont and Victoria, this region blends cultural diversity, international industry, and Gulf Coast recreation. Expect hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Agencies range from small municipal departments to a metropolitan force exceeding 5,000 officers. Opportunities include patrol, investigations, aviation, mounted patrol, marine enforcement, and beach patrol along the coast. Work here for extensive specialty paths, varied agency sizes, and access to professional sports, cultural attractions, and coastal living.

Counties
Brazoria, Calhoun, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Jackson, Jefferson, Liberty, Matagorda, Victoria, Waller, Wharton

Largest Cities (by population)
Houston, Pasadena, Pearland, League City

Smallest Communities (by population)
Quintana, La Ward, Bonney, North Cleveland

Economic Drivers
Oil and gas industry, international trade, education (University of Houston), healthcare, aerospace industry

Things To Do
Space Center Houston, Houston Zoo, Gator Country Adventure Park, Beaumont Botanical Gardens, Moody Gardens

Hidden Gems
Armand Bayou Nature Center, Galveston Naval Museum, Fire Museum of Texas

About Region 5
East Texas’ Piney Woods connect Conroe, Huntsville, Lufkin, and Nacogdoches with forests, lakes, and historic communities. Summers are hot and humid; winters are generally mild, with occasional cold spells. Agencies include small rural departments, midsize city forces, and larger county organizations. Opportunities include patrol, investigations, campus policing, and specialized timber theft and wildland arson investigations. Work here for community connections, outdoor recreation, and a choice of growing communities or quieter rural settings.

Counties
Anderson, Angelina, Cherokee, Freestone, Grimes, Hardin, Houston, Jasper, Leon, Madison, Montgomery, Nacogdoches, Newton, Orange, Panola, Polk, Rusk, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, Shelby, Trinity, Tyler, Walker

Largest Cities (by population)
Conroe, Huntsville, Lufkin, Nacogdoches

Smallest Communities (by population)
Seven Oaks, Cuney, Todd Mission, Browndell

Economic Drivers
Petrochemical industry, forestry, natural gas, agriculture, education (Stephen F. Austin State, Sam Houston State)

Things To Do
Caddo Mounds State Historic Site, Davy Crockett National Forest, Blue Lagoon, Jurassic Quest Children’s Museum, Sam Houston Statue

Hidden Gems
Ruby M. Mize Azalea Garden, The Pines Theater

About Region 6
Northeast Texas stretches from Tyler and Longview to Texarkana and Paris, combining wooded landscapes, lakes, and established communities. Summers are hot and humid, with cooler winters and occasional freezes. Agencies range from small rural departments to city organizations with 200 or more officers. Opportunities include patrol, investigations, school and university policing, and lake patrol. Work here for varied responsibilities, community relationships, and outdoor recreation with access to regional city amenities.

Counties
Bowie, Camp, Cass, Delta, Franklin, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Hopkins, Hunt, Lamar, Marion, Morris, Rains, Red River, Smith, Titus, Upshur, Van Zandt, Wood

Largest Cities (by population)
Tyler, Longview, Texarkana, Greenville

Smallest Communities (by population)
Neylandville, Domino, Miller’s Cove, Sun Valley

Economic Drivers
Agriculture, lumber, health care, energy, manufacturing

Things To Do
Bobby Ferguson Park, Longview World of Wonders, Paris Eiffel Tower, Longview Veterans Plaza and Vietnam Wall Replica

Hidden Gems
Longview Arboretum and Nature Center, Lookout at Pat Mayse Lake, Perot Theatre,1894 City Market.

About Region 7
Dallas and surrounding North Texas offer metropolitan energy, suburban communities, and rural options. Summers are hot and often humid; winters bring changeable temperatures and occasional freezes. Agencies range from small local departments to suburban forces with hundreds of officers and metropolitan organizations with thousands. Opportunities include patrol, transit policing, campus policing, and specialized investigations. Work here for a broad selection of agencies, diverse career paths, and access to major sports, arts, dining, and business centers.

Counties
Collin, Dallas, Ellis, Fannin, Grayson, Johnson, Kaufman, Navarro, Rockwall

Largest Cities (by population)
Dallas, Plano, Irving, Garland

Smallest Communities (by population)
Mustang, Dorchester, Goodlow, Emhouse

Economic Drivers
Finance, transportation, manufacturing, telecommunications

Things To Do
Reunion Tower, Klyde Warren Park, Dallas World Aquarium

Hidden Gems
Bonnie and Clyde Graves, The “Eye” Sculpture, Crayola Experience Plano

About Region 8
Fort Worth, Denton, Wichita Falls, and surrounding communities blend Western heritage, university life, and urban growth. Summers are hot; winter cold fronts can bring freezes and occasional ice. Agencies range from small rural departments to a major city force exceeding 1,000 officers. Opportunities include patrol, investigations, mounted patrol, aviation, and campus policing. Work here for diverse assignments and the flexibility to pair metropolitan career opportunities with suburban or rural living.

Counties
Archer, Bosque, Clay, Comanche, Cooke, Denton, Eastland, Erath, Hood, Jack, Montague, Palo Pinto, Parker, Somervell, Stephens, Tarrant, Wichita, Wise, Young

Largest Cities (by population)
Fort Worth, Arlington, Denton, Wichita Falls

Smallest Communities (by population)
Corral City, Megargel, Cool, Mingus

Economic Drivers
Finance, technology, healthcare, education, aviation and defense, agriculture, education (University of Texas at Arlington)

Things To Do
Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District, Sundance Square, Top O’Hill Terrace, UTA Planetarium

Hidden Gems
U.S. Bureau of Printing and Engraving, Log Cabin Village, International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame

About Region 8
Central Texas includes Waco, Temple, Killeen, Bryan–College Station, and Georgetown, bringing together military communities, universities, and growing cities. Summers are hot, while generally mild winters include occasional sharp cold spells. Agencies range from small rural departments to city organizations with hundreds of officers. Opportunities include patrol, investigations, campus policing, K-9 assignments, and major event security. Work here for community connections, specialized assignments, lake recreation, camping, and access to larger metropolitan areas.

Counties
Austin, Bastrop, Bell, Brazos, Brown, Burleson, Burnet, Colorado, Coryell, Falls, Fayette, Hamilton, Hill, Lampasas, Lee, Limestone, Llano, McLennan, Milam, Mills, Robertson, San Saba, Washington, Williamson

Largest Cities (by population)
Round Rock, College Station, Waco, Killeen

Smallest Communities (by population)
Round Top, Aquilla, Mullin, Mertens

Economic Drivers
Military and defense (Fort Hood), higher education (Texas A&M, Baylor), tech and manufacturing, agriculture

Things To Do
Old Settlers Park, Fort Hood Visitors Center, Temple Railroad & Heritage Museum, Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum, Waco Mammoth National Monument, George H.W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum

Hidden Gems
Dr. Pepper Museum, Lake Bryan, Waco Downtown Farmers Market

About Region 8
Austin, San Antonio, and the Hill Country blend city life, historic towns, rivers, and scenic camping destinations. Summers are long and hot; winters are generally mild. Agencies range from small town departments to large metropolitan forces. Opportunities include patrol, investigations, dignitary protection, and river and park policing. Recreational Tubing and Camping bring distinctive assignments serving residents and seasonal visitors. Work here for varied careers and an outdoor lifestyle

Counties
Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Blanco, Caldwell, Comal, Dewitt, Frio, Gillespie, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Hays, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Lavaca, Medina, Travis, Wilson

Largest Cities (by population)
San Antonio, Austin, New Braunfels, San Marcos

Smallest Communities (by population)
Losoya, Nordheim, Smiley, Runge

Economic Drivers
State government, technology, wine country, manufacturing, agriculture, education (University of Texas at Austin)

Things To Do
Texas Capitol, San Antonio River Walk, The Alamo, Zilker Metropolitan Park, LBJ Presidential Library, Purgatory Creek National Area, San Marcos River, Schlitterbahn Waterpark & Resort

Hidden Gems
Gruene Hall, Commemorative Air Force Exhibit, Blunn Creek Nature Preserve, Cathedral of Junk