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2025 Texas 10 Most Wanted Program Captured Stats (as of 8/15/2025)
- Total Captures: 45
- Top 10 Fugitives Arrested: 19
- Top 10 Sex Offenders Arrested: 14
- Top10 Criminal Illegal Immigrants Arrested: 12
- Total Gang Members Arrested: 1
- Total Sex Offenders Arrested: 16
- Rewards Paid: $37,000
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Mark Your Calendars! Odessa Crime Stoppers is gearing up to host an exciting and engaging Texas Crime Stoppers Conference this fall! Join us October 13–15, 2025, for a dynamic three-day event filled with valuable training sessions, networking opportunities, and memorable activities. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a seasoned participant, this year's conference promises to offer something for everyone. Stay tuned for more details coming soon!
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2025 Texas Best Awards – Nominations Now Open!
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 Texas Best Awards! Certified Texas Crime Stoppers organizations are encouraged to take part in this year’s competition, which recognizes outstanding efforts, innovation, and dedication in the mission to solve and prevent crime across Texas.
To enter, submit one entry form per category, and be sure to clearly label each supporting document with your program name and award category.
Deadline: All entries must be received by Friday, August 29, 2025.
Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase the incredible work your program is doing in your community!
36th Annual Texas Crime Stoppers Conference
Odessa, Texas
October 13-15, 2025
30th Annual Texas Crime Stoppers Campus Conference
Amarillo, Texas
February 23-25, 2026
It’s time to submit your program’s statistical report. To access your report, select the hyperlink listed below, using the username and password that were previously sent to your program. Reports are due August 31, 2025.
Please share this information with your board, executive director, and law enforcement coordinator(s) to give them ample time to gather the data to complete the report in a timely manner. If you have any questions (or need assistance with your username), contact Miguel Herrera at (512) 463- 8368 or [email protected].
 The Texas Crime Stoppers Student Ambassador Program is a statewide leadership initiative designed for high school students who are actively engaged in their local Crime Stoppers programs. The goal of the program is to empower youth leaders to serve as positive role models and voices for crime prevention across Texas.
Each year, 12 high school students are carefully selected to serve as Student Ambassadors. These students are chosen based on their commitment to service, leadership potential, and involvement in their local Crime Stoppers communities. Throughout their year-long term, Ambassadors are tasked with completing a series of projects that enhance their leadership skills, foster personal growth, and strengthen their ability to positively influence their schools and communities. They represent youth across Texas and help elevate the visibility and impact of Crime Stoppers programs statewide.
Every July, the program hosts the annual Texas Crime Stoppers Student Ambassador Leadership Retreat, where students gather to learn more about law enforcement, the judicial system, and the inner workings of campus and community safety. The retreat is a cornerstone experience for the Ambassadors, offering hands-on learning, team building, and exposure to various facets of public safety.
This summer, the 2025 Ambassador Leadership Retreat was proudly hosted by Hays County Crime Stoppers in San Marcos, Texas. The retreat featured a dynamic schedule filled with interactive experiences and professional insights. Highlights included tactical demonstrations from the Hays County Sheriff’s Office, roundtable conversations with local police chiefs, constables, judges, and representatives from the district attorney’s office. Ambassadors also connected with the Hays County Victim Services and Mental Health Unit and received a guided tour of the Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center—gaining a well-rounded understanding of the law enforcement and judicial services available in Hays County.
The retreat provided an invaluable opportunity for Ambassadors to sharpen their leadership skills, deepen their understanding of crime prevention and public service, and form lasting connections as a team while exploring the San Marcos area.
A heartfelt thank you to Hays County Crime Stoppers for hosting such a fantastic and impactful retreat.
Basic Crime Stoppers Course Hosted in Terrell
Texas Crime Stoppers hosted a successful Basic Crime Stoppers Course on August 18–19, 2025, in Terrell, Texas. The course was made possible thanks to the generous support and hospitality of Kaufman County Crime Stoppers, who served as the local host for the two-day training.
The training brought together program coordinators, board members, and community partners from across the state for 16 hours of engaging instruction. Attendees fulfilled the required training for program certification and received both TCOLE and CPE credit.
Course topics included best practices in tip management, board governance, campus-based Crime Stoppers programs, annual reporting, certification standards, marketing outreach, and fundraising strategies.
A big thank you to Kaufman County Crime Stoppers for helping make this training a great success and for your continued dedication to strengthening the Crime Stoppers mission in Texas!
Big Spring - Howard County Crime Stoppers, 31 years
Brownsville Crime Stoppers, Inc., 39 years
Fort Bend County Crime Stoppers, Inc., 44 years
Karnes County Crime Stoppers, 14 years
Mainland Communities Crime Stoppers, 17 years
Waller County Crime Stoppers, 40 years
Congratulations on all your years of service! Thank you for the continued investment within your community which has paved the way for a safer, stronger future for Texas.
The Texas Crime Stoppers team is seeking local programs interested in hosting a conference or Basic Training course. To be considered, programs must be able to support a multi-day training event. Grant funding is available to help offset costs associated with hosting Crime Stoppers training events.
If your program is interested in learning more about this opportunity, please contact Erin Cole at [email protected].
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