City of Texarkana
Bowie, Texas
Encryption Details
Verified Talkgroup Data
Verification Status
We don't yet have per-talkgroup data for City of Texarkana from the RadioReference API. The encryption scope and type above come from the RadioReference Wiki, which is community-maintained rather than independently confirmed channel-by-channel. Our automated matching put this at moderate confidence (80%) based on how closely the wiki listing matches this agency's name and county.
If you monitor City of Texarkana directly or have more current information, the fastest way to fix this is to update the RadioReference Wiki entry — our data pulls from there and from the RadioReference API on a regular refresh cycle.
What This Means
Our records list only the tactical side as encrypted here, with routine dispatch possibly in the clear. Verify against the live RadioReference database.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Texarkana radio encrypted?
Our database lists City of Texarkana as using P25 DES-OFB encryption, though this listing is unverified. Our records list only the tactical side as encrypted here, with routine dispatch possibly in the clear. Verify against the live RadioReference database.
Can I listen to City of Texarkana on a police scanner?
Possibly. Our database lists City of Texarkana as encrypting its tactical channels, which would leave some channels accessible. The listing is unverified — check RadioReference for specific talkgroup status.
Why do agencies like City of Texarkana encrypt their radio?
The reasons offered are almost always the same two: officer safety and operational security. Whether either was tested against a real Bowie County incident is rarely part of the public record, whereas the consequences are easy to observe — no real-time accountability, and neighbouring agencies still in the clear left working around the gap.
Can Bowie County reverse the encryption decision?
It can. The radios support open and encrypted operation equally well, so this is a configuration and a policy, not a constraint — and policies set by Bowie County officials are policies those officials can revisit when constituents press for it.
What can I do about City of Texarkana encryption?
File a FOIA request for City of Texarkana's radio recordings and encryption-decision paperwork, then show up to speak at a council or commission meeting. Find other residents or journalists in Bowie County who want the same access — state legislation requiring public radio access is the longer-term fix, but organized local pressure is what usually moves the needle first.