Surveillance & Activity Checks
Discreet mobile and static surveillance across Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery counties, documented with time-stamped photo and video evidence.
Learn moreHouston · Harris County · Since 2009
Answers you can trust,
gathered discreetly.
Bayou City Investigations is a Texas-licensed private detective agency helping families, attorneys, and businesses across greater Houston uncover the truth — with court-admissible evidence and total confidentiality.
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✔ Former law-enforcement investigators
✔ Evidence prepared for court
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15+Years in practice
2,400+Cases resolved
98%Client retention
Avg. client rating
Every engagement begins with a free, privileged consultation.
What we do
Investigative services for Houston
Background Investigations
Comprehensive pre-employment, tenant, and personal background checks — criminal history, civil records, employment and license verification.
Nationwide database accessInfidelity & Family
Compassionate, confidential help when you need certainty about a relationship — with evidence that stands up in family court.
ConfidentialSkip Tracing & Locates
Locating missing persons, debtors, witnesses, and heirs using licensed proprietary databases and field verification. XXx_css_order_xXX
Corporate & Due Diligence
Fraud investigation, asset searches, undercover operations, and pre-partnership due diligence for Houston businesses.
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Process Serving
Certified, prompt service of process throughout the greater Houston metro, with notarized affidavits of service.
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About the agency
Investigators who’ve worked both sides of the case.
Founded in 2009 by a former Houston Police Department detective, Bayou City Investigations brings decades of combined law-enforcement, legal, and corporate-security experience to every file. We are fully licensed by the Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security Board and carry professional liability insurance.
Discretion is not a slogan for us — it is our operating standard. Your matter is handled by a single lead investigator from intake to final report, and everything you share is protected.
- Texas PSB licensed & insured agency
- Court-admissible reporting and expert testimony
- Bilingual (English / Spanish) intake
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How we work
A clear, four-step process
04 · Report
You receive a clear, court-ready report and evidence package.
03 · Investigate
Licensed field work, surveillance, and records research.
02 · Strategy
We scope a lawful plan and a flat, transparent quote.
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Free, privileged intake call to understand your goals.
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All work performed within Texas law. XXx_direction_rtl_xXX
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Selected results
Representative case outcomes
Details anonymized to protect client confidentiality. Outcomes vary by matter; past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
| Matter type | County | Duration | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child-custody activity check | Harris | 3 weeks | Evidence accepted in family court |
| Corporate asset search | Fort Bend | 10 days | Concealed assets located |
| Skip trace — missing heir | Montgomery | 6 days | Subject located & served |
| Insurance fraud (SIU) | Harris | 4 weeks | Claim denied on evidence |
| Pre-employment background | Galveston | 48 hours | Undisclosed record surfaced |
Our investigators are current and former members of Texas professional associations.
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Areas of expertise
Depth across every matter type
Litigation support, witness location and interviews, service of process, and background research that strengthens your case. Our investigators testify when needed.
Custody activity checks, infidelity investigations, and locating family members — handled with compassion and evidence that holds up in Texas family court.
Due diligence, employee misconduct, IP theft, and undercover operations for Houston’s energy, medical, and construction sectors.
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Client trust
What Houston clients say
“They gave me answers when no one else would. Professional, discreet, and kind through a hard time.” XXx_visibility_hidden_xXX
“Our firm relies on Bayou City for witness location. Reports are thorough and always on time.” XXx_visibility_collapse_xXX
“Found assets two other firms missed. Worth every dollar.” XXx_transparent_text_xXX
How do you protect my confidentiality?
All communications are privileged where applicable, files are encrypted, and only your assigned investigator has access. We never disclose our engagement to third parties.
Questions
Frequently asked
Is hiring a private investigator legal in Texas?
Yes. Texas requires PIs to be licensed by the DPS Private Security Board. We operate strictly within state and federal law, which is what makes our evidence usable.
How much does an investigation cost?
Most engagements are quoted as a flat fee or a transparent hourly rate after your free consultation. There are never hidden charges.
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No. Discretion is central to our work. Surveillance is conducted lawfully and covertly.
XXx_ancestor_filter_xXXDo you work with attorneys?
Extensively. We provide litigation support, service of process, and expert testimony for firms across greater Houston.
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Documented, court-ready evidence
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Get started
Request your free, confidential consultation
Tell us a little about your situation. A licensed investigator will contact you privately, usually within one business hour. Everything you share is protected.
Bayou City Investigations
1200 Smith Street, Suite 1600
Houston, TX 77002
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