BELTON · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
24/24
Belton 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 Belton.
COMPUTED 2026-06-19 11:49 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 · 2026-06-19 11:43 UTC]
- → https://www.txcourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-19 11:43 UTC]
- → https://inmate.tdcj.texas.gov/InmateSearch/viewDetail.action?sid=05775651/InmateSearch [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-19 11:43 UTC]
- → https://www.dps.texas.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-19 11:43 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.
Hadazah-Michelle Childers (TX)
Angel Martinez Gonzalez (TX)
Bryson Boydston-Collado (TX)
Zariah Jenkins (TX)
Treshawn Clayborn (TX)
John Sloan (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 3:26-cv-01690 | Oli v. Mullin et al | 06/18/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-03897 | BELTRAN v. Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Company | 06/18/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-41586-elm7 | Alaysia Smith | 06/18/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-42675-elm13 | Patricia Dulemba Safian | 06/18/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-32697-swe7 | John Barrett Roush and Mindee Lee Roush | 06/18/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-32696-sgj7 | Jeremy Thames and Brandy Thames | 06/18/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-42116 | Daviyontae Naquan Floyd | 06/18/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20100 | Raymond James Lataille, Jr and Jaime Susan Lataille | 06/18/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-42117 | SL 7200 LP | 06/18/2026 |
| CIVIL 4:26-cv-04715 | Rocha-Juarez v. Tate et al | 06/18/2026 |
| CIVIL 4:26-cv-04877 | Garcia v. RNA Woods Properties, LLC | 06/18/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-01121 | Contreras Claros v. MULLIN et al | 06/18/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · County-level FAQ — applies to all of Bell County
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: County-level FAQ — applies to all of Bell County. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
Where do I find business records in Killeen?▼
To find business records in Killeen, TX (Bell County), contact the Bell County Clerk's Office at 550 E. 2nd Avenue, Belton, TX 76513 (254-933-5160), which records DBAs (assumed names) and partnerships. For LLCs, corporations, and limited partnerships, use the Texas Secretary of State business search at https://mycpa.cpa.state.tx.us/coa/. The Texas Comptroller franchise tax account search at https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/franchise/ confirms entity status. The City of Killeen handles business licenses at https://www.killeentexas.gov/. Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552) makes business records public. Sources: Bell County Clerk (https://countyclerk.bellcountytx.com/), TX SOS (https://www.sos.state.tx.us/).
How do I look up property records in Killeen?▼
To look up property records in Killeen, TX (Bell County), use the Bell County Clerk's Office at 550 E. 2nd Avenue, Belton, TX 76513 (254-933-5160), with online deed searches at https://countyclerk.bellcountytx.com/. The Bell County Appraisal District at https://www.bellcad.org/ provides ownership, parcel, and assessed-value data. The Killeen Tax Office handles city property tax. Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552) makes deeds and assessment records public; certified copies cost about $5 plus $1 per page. Sources: Bell County Clerk (https://countyclerk.bellcountytx.com/), Bell CAD (https://www.bellcad.org/).
Where do I find a deed or property record in Killeen?▼
For a deed or property record in Killeen, TX (Bell County), contact the Bell County Clerk's Office at 550 E. 2nd Avenue, Belton, TX 76513 (254-933-5160), with online searches at https://www.bellcad.org/ (appraisal data) and https://countyclerk.bellcountytx.com/ (deeds). The Bell County Appraisal District provides ownership, assessed value, and parcel maps. Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552) makes deeds and assessment records public; certified copies cost about $5 plus $1 per page. Sources: Bell County Clerk (https://countyclerk.bellcountytx.com/), Bell CAD (https://www.bellcad.org/).
How do I check the sex offender registry in Killeen?▼
Killeen, TX (Bell County) sex offender registry: Texas DPS Public Sex Offender Registry (https://records.txdps.state.tx.us/SexOffenderRegistry) — free statewide search by name, ZIP, address. Bell County subset filterable by city. Statute Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Ch. 62 (https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.62.htm). Killeen PD (https://www.killeentexas.gov/231/Police) for local verification. National search: U.S. DOJ NSOPW (https://www.nsopw.gov/). Bell County Sheriff (https://www.bellcountytx.com/county_government/sheriff/). Failure to register: third-degree felony. Texas Public Information Act (Tex. Gov't Code Ch. 552).
Where do I look up warrants in Killeen?▼
Killeen, TX (Bell County) warrant lookup: Bell County Sheriff (https://www.bellcountytx.com/county_government/sheriff/) — call records section for warrant inquiries. Killeen PD (https://www.killeentexas.gov/231/Police) for city-level warrants. Statewide: Texas DPS Most Wanted (https://www.dps.texas.gov/texas10mostwanted/mostwanted/fugitives) and Texas Crime Stoppers. Court records: Bell County District Clerk (https://www.bellcountytx.com/page/district.clerk) — pending criminal cases often show warrant indicators. Statewide TX Re:SearchTX (https://research.txcourts.gov/CourtRecordsSearch/). Federal: U.S. Marshals (https://www.usmarshals.gov/wanted), FBI Wanted (https://www.fbi.gov/wanted). Statute Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Ch. 15 governs warrants. Always confirm with court clerk before approaching.
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/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Belton, 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 · Belton, 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-Houston
FBI-Houston
FBI-SanAntonio
FBI-SanAntonio
FBI-ElPaso
FBI-ElPaso
🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
City of Belton, TX
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| MARY SCHAFFER | BELTON |
| LARRY MONTGOMERY | BELTON |
| MARY MCFARLANE | BELTON |
| LEO CONGER | BELTON |
| JAMES STINNETT | BELTON |
| EVERETT WARTHAN | BELTON |
| JAMES BOSTON | BELTON |
| SCOT ENGEL | BELTON |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| 1211 - 1241 RICHARDS RANCH RD | BELTON |
| BELTON PLANT | BELTON |
| BELTON BUSINESS PARK | BELTON |
| NOLANVILLE FACILITY | BELTON |
| THE ENCLAVE AT LAKE BELTON | BELTON |
| GOLDEN HIDDEN TRAILS PHASE I | BELTON |
| FLEETWOOD HOMES OF TEXAS INC #86 | BELTON |
| UNIVERSITY OF MARY HARDIN - BAYLOR | BELTON |
💰 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 | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | EQUIFAX, INC. | Problem with fraud alerts or securit |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with fraud alerts or securit |
| 2026-05-21 | NRA Group, LLC | Took or threatened to take negative |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
City of Belton, TX
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| JIMMIE BELL | 1128b4 |
| DEBRA BOYD | 1128b4 |
| KRYSTAL CABLA | 1128b4 |
| SHIRLEE GRACE | 1128b4 |
| HOLLY LUEDEMAN | 1128a3 |
| CAROLE OLESEN | 1128b4 |
| ANNA REDENIUS | 1128b4 |
| TAMMY VANDALL | 1128a4 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Belton, TX
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from TX state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Honduran National Charged with Illegal Drone Operation in Protected Airspace Before FIFA World Cup Match
Jun 18, 2026
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Illegal alien returns to federal prison for unlawful reentry into US and violating supervised release
Jun 18, 2026
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Mexican national sentenced to 20 years for international cocaine trafficking conspiracy
Jun 18, 2026
doj_news
Former Wylie Assistant Principal charged with child exploitation violations in the Eastern District of Texas
Jun 17, 2026
doj_news
Brownfield Man Sentenced to 50 Years for Producing and Possessing Child Pornography
Jun 17, 2026
FBI Field Office
Illegal Alien and Local Man Earn Prison Sentences After Assaulting Officers
Jun 16, 2026
FBI Field Office
FBI and Partner Agencies Offer Additional Victim Assistance in the Midland Shooting
Jun 15, 2026
Federal Circuit
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Jun 11, 2026
Federal Agency
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Bank of Eufaula and S N B Bancshares, Inc.
Jun 18, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
Recent News in Belton
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Update: Belton man killed in head-on collision involving large service truck
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Man arrested following chase near Belton schools
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Belton Lake shooting reports: What happened at BLORA, Fort Hood in Texas? First details
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Suspected drunk driver who crashed into Belton home identified
BELTON, Texas (FOX 44) – The driver of the vehicle which crashed through a Bell County woman's home and sent her to the hospital has been identified. The Texas Department of Public…
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Central Texas lake levels returning to normal levels
The City of Belton says Lake Belton and Stillhouse Hollow Lake have returned to normal levels after being placed under a drought watch.
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Belton to host first official Juneteenth parade, celebration honoring legacy and community
A new chapter in Belton’s history will unfold this Juneteenth as community members gather for city’s first official Juneteenth parade.