TEMPLE CITY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
24/24
Temple City 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 Temple City.
COMPUTED 2026-08-26 08:39 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 · 2026-08-26 08:38 UTC]
- → https://www.txcourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-08-26 08:38 UTC]
- → https://inmate.tdcj.texas.gov/InmateSearch/viewDetail.action?sid=05775651/InmateSearch [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-08-26 08:38 UTC]
- → https://www.dps.texas.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-08-26 08:38 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
HECTOR VICENTE PAGUADA PAGUADA
Wanted
SHOOTING OF MINOR VICTIM
Wanted
AUSTIN JAN SY YATCO
Wanted
ABEL ELIAS ACOSTA
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.
Samantha Sanders (TX)
Jean Garcia (TX)
Jelisa Saldana (TX)
Jose Quijada Romero (TX)
Ke'Iona-Love Vernon-Moore (TX)
Absolain Lee (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-05502 | SAMANIEGO CRUZ v. ORTEGA et al | 08/25/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-02337 | JARAMILLO RODRIGUEZ v. ORTEGA et al | 08/25/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-60827-mmp | Sylvia Gwendolyn Toledo | 08/25/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-11646-smr | Stephen Lee Freeman | 08/25/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-11647-smr | Derek Joseph Dubois | 08/25/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-52340-alt | Eduardo Daniel Gigena | 08/25/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-52341-alt | Alan Michael Taylor | 08/25/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-11648-smr | Daniel Micah Thompson | 08/25/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-31175-cgb | Teresa De Jesus Perez-Lizarraga | 08/25/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-31176-cgb | Raul Robles | 08/25/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-36236 | Dontrell Virgil-Hicks Mack | 08/25/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-36237 | Lacy Lynn Moore and Curtis Barton Moore | 08/25/2026 |
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 Temple City, 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 · Temple City, 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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💰 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 |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from TX state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Illegal alien sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for an immigration violation in the Eastern District of Texas
Aug 25, 2026
doj_news
Quinlan woman sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine in the Eastern District of Texas
Aug 25, 2026
doj_news
Hunt County man sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine in the Eastern District of Texas
Aug 25, 2026
FBI Field Office
FBI Dallas Brings Awareness to North Texas Parents of Swatting Risks and Provides Guidance for Talking to Children
Aug 24, 2026
doj_news
Nomination of Courtney Coker to serve as United States District Judge for the Northern District of Texas
Aug 21, 2026
doj_news
Federal Prosecutors Continue to File Hundreds of Weekly Immigration Cases in Western District of Texas
Aug 21, 2026
Federal Circuit
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Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.