SCOTLAND · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
24/24
Scotland gets an A.
Cheap fees, public booking, mandatory e-filing. The Public Information Act treats sunlight as the default.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Scotland.
COMPUTED 2026-07-13 16:21 UTC · SCORE 24/24
Live data · checked just now
TX AG (PIA)
TX Courts
TDCJ Inmate
TX DPS
STATUS LEGEND: LIVE = HTTP 200-399 · WARN = 4xx · DEAD = 5xx · PENDING = checker could not reach (may still be live in browser)
Sources checked
- → https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/open-government [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-13 16:21 UTC]
- → https://www.txcourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-13 16:21 UTC]
- → https://inmate.tdcj.texas.gov/InmateSearch/viewDetail.action?sid=05775651/InmateSearch [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-13 16:21 UTC]
- → https://www.dps.texas.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-13 16:21 UTC]
Method: Live source health verified against official government portals at the timestamp shown. Grade computed from a six-criterion rubric (records access, fees, turnaround, e-filing, mugshot policy, body-cam release). How we grade →
Live · FBI Most Wanted · TX Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the TX field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Wanted
SHOOTING OF MINOR VICTIM
Wanted
AUSTIN JAN SY YATCO
Wanted
ABEL ELIAS ACOSTA
Wanted
ALEKSANDR RYZHENKOV
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · TX
Children Missing From Texas (Statewide)
Active Texas cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Jacob Garcia (TX)
Tianna Martin (TX)
Izel Cruz (TX)
Liz Mojica (TX)
Melissa Alaniz (TX)
Khloe Maldonado (TX)
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
Live · Updated Daily
Recent Texas Court Cases
Most recent Texas court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-04353 | MANCHA AVILA v. ORTEGA et al | 07/12/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-04354 | CHACON GRAVEZ v. ORTEGA et al | 07/12/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-01909 | Lopez Alvarez v. Vergara et al | 07/12/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-04355 | Lopez Tovar v. Vergara et al | 07/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-35056 | Thomas Lewis Ramirez, Jr and Nicole Cheree Ramirez | 07/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-35057 | Kimberly Lynne Rodriguez | 07/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 5:26-mj-02553-1 | USA v. Gracian-Pereda | 07/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 5:26-mj-02554-1 | USA v. Tapia-Vazquez | 07/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 5:26-mj-02555-1 | USA v. Lira Estrada | 07/12/2026 |
| CIVIL 4:26-cv-05218 | Greensteel Management LLC v. Miller <B><font color=red>DO NOT DOCKET. Case remanded to Harris County Court at Law #4 of Harris County, Texas.</font></B> | 07/12/2026 |
| CIVIL 4:26-cv-05493 | Trejo Mejia v. Mullin, et al | 07/12/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 5:26-mj-02556-1 | USA v. Lopez Gonzalez | 07/12/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · County-level FAQ — applies to all of Archer County
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: County-level FAQ — applies to all of Archer County. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
Where do I look up a divorce in Archer City?▼
Archer City, TX (Archer County) divorce records: Archer County District Clerk (https://www.co.archer.tx.us/page/archer.County.District.Clerk) holds divorce decrees filed in district court. Statute Tex. Fam. Code Ch. 6 (https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/FA/htm/FA.6.htm) governs divorce. Statewide: TX Re:SearchTX (https://research.txcourts.gov/CourtRecordsSearch/) free. Texas DSHS Vital Statistics for divorce indices (https://www.dshs.texas.gov/vital-statistics) — index $20, certified divorce verification only (not decree). Older records via Texas State Archives (https://www.tsl.texas.gov/arc/). Texas Public Information Act (Tex. Gov't Code Ch. 552). Confidential aspects (e.g., children's info) may be redacted.
Where do I get an official criminal history report in Texas?▼
For an official criminal history report in Texas, use the Texas Department of Public Safety Computerized Criminal History (CCH) at https://records.txdps.state.tx.us/. Name-based statewide searches cost $3 each. For fingerprint-based statewide and FBI-level checks, schedule through IdentoGO at https://www.identogo.com/ — fees range $25-$40. Subjects can request their own record at https://records.txdps.state.tx.us/. The DPS Crime Records Service is at PO Box 4143, Austin, TX 78765 (512-424-2032). Court records are searchable on county-level case search systems. Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552) governs disclosure. Sources: TX DPS Crime Records (https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/crime-records), TX Judicial Branch (https://www.txcourts.gov/).
Where do I look up someone in jail or prison in Dallas?▼
To look up someone in jail or prison in Dallas, TX (Dallas County), the Dallas County Sheriff Inmate Search at https://www.dallascounty.org/departments/sheriff/inmate-information/inmate-information/ shows current detainees at Dallas County Jail. The Dallas Police Department arrest blotter is at https://www.dallaspolice.net/. For state-prison inmates from Dallas County, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Inmate Search at https://inmate.tdcj.texas.gov/InmateSearch/ shows current state inmates with offender ID, location, sentence, and parole eligibility. The Federal BOP locator at https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ covers federal facilities. Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552) governs disclosure. Sources: Dallas County (https://www.dallascounty.org/), TDCJ (https://www.tdcj.texas.gov/).
How do I look up a court case in New Braunfels?▼
To look up a court case in New Braunfels, TX (Comal County), contact the Comal County District Clerk at 150 N. Seguin Avenue, New Braunfels, TX 78130 (830-221-1250) for felony and civil cases. The Comal County Clerk handles misdemeanors, probate, and civil at the same address (830-221-1230). The New Braunfels Municipal Court at 1488 S. Seguin Avenue handles city ordinance violations and traffic. Online search is available at https://www.co.comal.tx.us/. Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552) governs disclosure. Certified copies cost about $1 per page plus $5 certification. Sources: Comal County (https://www.co.comal.tx.us/), New Braunfels (https://www.nbtexas.org/).
How can I obtain a police report?▼
To obtain a police report in Dallas, TX (Dallas County), contact the Dallas Police Department Records Unit at 1400 South Lamar Street, Dallas, TX 75215 (214-671-3345). Online ordering is available at https://www.dallaspolice.net/. Standard fee is $11.45 for an incident or accident report. The DPD releases reports under the Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552). The Dallas County Sheriff at https://www.dallascounty.org/departments/sheriff/inmate-information/ handles county-level incidents. For state-trooper-issued reports, use the TxDOT Crash Records Information System (CRIS) at https://cris.dot.state.tx.us/. Sources: Dallas PD (https://www.dallaspolice.net/), TX PIA (https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.552.htm).
How do I get a criminal background check in Grayson?▼
To get a criminal background check in Grayson County, TX, the Grayson County Sheriff's Office at 200 South Crockett Street, Sherman, TX 75090 (903-813-4200) issues local clearance letters. For statewide criminal history, the Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History at https://records.txdps.state.tx.us/ provides name-based statewide searches for $3. For fingerprint-based statewide and FBI checks, use IdentoGO at https://www.identogo.com/. Court records are at the Grayson County District Clerk and County Clerk at https://www.co.grayson.tx.us/. Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552) governs disclosure. Employment use must comply with the FCRA. Sources: TX DPS (https://www.dps.texas.gov/), Grayson County (https://www.co.grayson.tx.us/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Scotland, TX
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
🔎 Crime Data & Public Safety Sources
Direct lookups · Scotland, TX · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for TX
.GOVNSOPW (Sex Offender Registry)
DOJ — search all 50 state registries
.GOVBureau of Justice Statistics
DOJ's primary criminal-justice data agency
.GOVCDC WISQARS
Injury, violence & fatality stats by county
.GOVUS Marshals 15 Most Wanted
Federal fugitives
.GOVATF Most Wanted
Firearms, arson & explosives fugitives
Interactive Crime Maps
Federal Agency Lookups (TX)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in TX
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in TX
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in TX
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for TX
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
Statewide (TX) — federal-news feed scoped to state
FBI-Dallas
FBI-Dallas
FBI-Dallas
FBI-Dallas
FBI-Dallas
FBI-Dallas
FBI-Dallas
FBI-Dallas
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 5
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS DAIRY | SCOTLAND |
| WFS CSJ 1837-02-017 FM 1954 | SCOTLAND |
| WFS CSJ 0249-03-053 | SCOTLAND |
| WFS CSJ 0249-03-053 | SCOTLAND |
| WOLFS LEGENDAIRY | SCOTLAND |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (TX) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Unable to get your credit report or |
| 2026-05-21 | Experian Information S | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | Experian Information S | Problem with fraud alerts or securit |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 3
City of Scotland, TX
| EIN | Organization |
|---|---|
| 237545954 | Scotland Council No 1715 Knights of Columbus |
| 752082540 | Scotland Volunteer Fire Department |
| 853555680 | Lone Star Junior Dairy Extravaganza |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from TX state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Houston man guilty of drug trafficking as part of Homeland Security Task Force investigation in the Eastern District of Texas
Jul 13, 2026
doj_news
Previously deported illegal alien convicted of multiple violent offenses in Houston area
Jul 10, 2026
doj_news
185 more charged in new cases related to continuing efforts to secure southern border
Jul 10, 2026
doj_news
Illegal alien gets federal prison time for unlawful reentry into US after seven previous removals
Jul 10, 2026
doj_news
Former Austin ISD Elementary Teacher Sentenced to 16 years in Federal Prison for Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material
Jul 10, 2026
doj_news
Dallas County man has been extradited from Qatar to the United States to face charges in the Eastern District of Texas stemming from a Homeland Security Task Force investigation
Jul 10, 2026
doj_news
Another illegal alien gets federal prison time for unlawful reentry into US after seven previous removals
Jul 10, 2026
doj_news
Amarillo Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Federal Prison for Transportation of Child Pornography
Jul 10, 2026
doj_news
Dallas Man Federally Indicted for His Role in an Alleged Precious Metals Scam Targeting Elderly Victims
Jul 10, 2026
Federal Agency
US Department of Labor files amicus brief clarifying pleading standard for claims alleging imprudence in retirement plan investing
Jul 10, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
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