PENDLETON · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
24/24
Pendleton 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 Pendleton.
COMPUTED 2026-06-21 19:10 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 · 2026-06-21 18:53 UTC]
- → https://www.txcourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-21 18:53 UTC]
- → https://inmate.tdcj.texas.gov/InmateSearch/viewDetail.action?sid=05775651/InmateSearch [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-21 18:53 UTC]
- → https://www.dps.texas.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-21 18:53 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 5:26-cv-03920 | PEREZ PEREZ v. BLANCHE et al | 06/21/2026 |
| CIVIL 6:26-cv-00393 | CORTES MORALES v. Mullins et al | 06/21/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-34359 | Courtney Michelle Collins | 06/21/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-42690-mxm7 | Cody Dale Bullock and Maegan Marie Bullock | 06/21/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-42691-mxm7 | Gunho Jung | 06/21/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-42692-elm7 | Bayadir Abdulmajeed Alrudaini | 06/21/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 5:26-mj-02287-1 | USA v. Ferrufino | 06/20/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 5:26-mj-02288-1 | USA v. Reyes-Hernandez | 06/20/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 5:26-mj-02289-1 | USA v. Flores-Olivares | 06/20/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 5:26-mj-02290-1 | USA v. Lawrence | 06/20/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 5:26-mj-02291-1 | USA v. Hernandez-Mason | 06/20/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 5:26-mj-02292-1 | USA v. Lara Robles | 06/20/2026 |
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 Pendleton, 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 · Pendleton, 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
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🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 2
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| PENDLETON AG SERVICE | PENDLETON |
| PENDLETON WSC-PLANT 1 - PENDLETON | PENDLETON |
💰 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 |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from TX state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Leader of drug trafficking organization linked to Mexican cartels sentenced in Homeland Security Task Force case
Jun 18, 2026
doj_news
Illegal alien sentenced after tossing kilos of meth out car window during pursuit
Jun 18, 2026
doj_news
Border enforcement efforts result in 160 more cases filed in the Southern District of Texas
Jun 18, 2026
doj_news
Honduran National Charged with Illegal Drone Operation in Protected Airspace Before FIFA World Cup Match
Jun 18, 2026
doj_news
Illegal alien returns to federal prison for unlawful reentry into US and violating supervised release
Jun 18, 2026
doj_news
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
Federal Circuit
QUOTE – Furniture procurement, delivery & installation – Cincinnati, OH
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 Pendleton
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Update: Man shot by Bell County sheriff’s deputies to be charged with aggravated assault against a public servant
The Bell County Sheriff’s Office says deputies shot and injured a suspect Friday afternoon while responding to a reported violent domestic disturbance east of Holland.
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Suspect identified in officer-involved shooting near Holland
The Bell County Sheriff's Office said the suspect has been officially charged and remains in the hospital. The Texas Rangers are investigating the incident.
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Deputy, suspect injured in Bell County shooting
A Bell County shooting has resulted in injuries to a Sheriff’s deputy, as well as the suspect. The Bell County Sheriff’s Office says the Communications Center received a ...
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Bell County Sheriff’s deputies shoot suspect during domestic disturbance call
HOLLAND — Bell County Sheriff’s Office deputies shot and wounded a suspect who displayed what appeared to be a firearm during a domestic disturbance involving a person in mental he…