SAN ANTONIO · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
24/24
San Antonio 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 San Antonio.
COMPUTED 2026-06-02 20:34 UTC · SCORE 24/24
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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 · 2026-06-02 20:12 UTC]
- → https://www.txcourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-02 20:12 UTC]
- → https://inmate.tdcj.texas.gov/InmateSearch/viewDetail.action?sid=05775651/InmateSearch [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-02 20:12 UTC]
- → https://www.dps.texas.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-02 20:12 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 →
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Children Missing From Texas (Statewide)
Active Texas cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
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Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
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Recent Texas Court Cases
Most recent Texas court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-02537 | PAVLIV v. Blanche et al | 06/01/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 5:26-mj-00760-1 | USA v. Lopez-Barrera | 06/02/2026 |
| CIVIL 4:26-cv-00033 | Holstead et al v. Continental Resources, Inc. | 06/02/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 2:24-cr-01678-1 | USA v. Ayala | 06/02/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-01019 | Lopez Leal v. Vergara et al | 06/02/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-03109 | Howard v. Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC et al | 06/02/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-01472 | Telebrands Corp. v. Yangjiang New Sports Technology Products Co., Ltd.. et al | 06/02/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 2:25-cr-02163-1 | USA v. Ramirez-Cuevas | 06/02/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 3:26-cr-00977-1 | USA v. Gomez | 06/02/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-02164 | Carter v. Equifax Information Services, LLC | 06/02/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 5:26-mj-00762-1 | USA v. Villatoro-Ventura | 06/02/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-01422 | Vega-Socarras v. Department of Homeland Security | 06/02/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
Where do I order a DMV driving record in San Antonio?▼
San Antonio, TX (Bexar County) DMV driving record: Texas Department of Public Safety Driver License Division (https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/driver-license) — driving record types. Order online via Texas.gov (https://www.txdpsscheduler.com/) — Type 3A $7, Type 3 $7, Type 3B $20, certified $22. Driver License Search (https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/driver-license/how-order-driver-record). Federal Driver's Privacy Protection Act (DPPA, 18 U.S.C. §2721) restricts third-party access. Statute Tex. Transp. Code §521.046 (https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/TN/htm/TN.521.htm). Records request via DPS Open Records (https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/general-counsel/public-information-requests). For commercial drivers: CDLIS via DPS.
How do I get a criminal background check in Bexar?▼
Bexar County, TX criminal background check: Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History via Public Site (https://publicsite.dps.texas.gov/) — $3 name-based instant, $25 fingerprint via FAST IdentoGO TX (https://www.identogo.com/locations/texas). Statute Tex. Gov't Code §411.083 (https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.411.htm). Bexar County Sheriff (https://www.bcso.org/) for local records and inmate search. San Antonio PD records (https://www.sanantonio.gov/SAPD/Records-Public-Information). Court records: Bexar County District Clerk (https://www.bexar.org/3688/District-Clerk) and statewide TX Re:SearchTX (https://research.txcourts.gov/CourtRecordsSearch/). FBI Identity History Summary $18. Texas Public Information Act (Tex. Gov't Code Ch. 552).
Where do I order a DMV driving record in San Antonio?▼
San Antonio, TX (Bexar County) DMV driving record: Texas Department of Public Safety Driver License Division (https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/driver-license) — driving record types. Order online via Texas.gov (https://www.txdpsscheduler.com/) — Type 3A $7, Type 3 $7, Type 3B $20, certified $22. Driver License Search (https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/driver-license/how-order-driver-record). Federal Driver's Privacy Protection Act (DPPA, 18 U.S.C. §2721) restricts third-party access. Statute Tex. Transp. Code §521.046 (https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/TN/htm/TN.521.htm). Records request via DPS Open Records (https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/general-counsel/public-information-requests). For commercial drivers: CDLIS via DPS.
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/).
📊 Public Data Sources for San Antonio, TX
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
Statewide (TX) — federal-news feed scoped to state
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FBI-Houston
FBI-Dallas
FBI-ElPaso
FBI-SanAntonio
FBI-Houston
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FBI-Dallas
🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
City of San Antonio, TX
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| LISA FRIEDMAN | SAN ANTONIO |
| BERTHA ARENAS | SAN ANTONIO |
| EDWARD RASHID | SAN ANTONIO |
| MARK CAROLAN | SAN ANTONIO |
| TERRY GROVER | SAN ANTONIO |
| AMERICAN MEDICAL & REHAB COMPANY | SAN ANTONIO |
| SHINGALUZ INC | SAN ANTONIO |
| ROBERT RICE | SAN ANTONIO |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
City of San Antonio, TX
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| COMMUNICARE HOME HEALTH CARE | 1128b8 |
| DOWNSTATE TRANSPORTATION SERVI | 1128a1 |
| ELECTROPEDIC PRODUCTS, INC | 1128b8 |
| LGRB MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLC | 1128b7 |
| NURSES POOL HOME HEALTH CARE | 1128Aa |
| SUPER S PHARMACY | 1128b4 |
| SUPERIOR AMBULANCE SERVICE | 1128b8 |
| TRANSACT DISTRIBUTION, LLC | 1128a1 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of San Antonio, TX
| EIN | Organization |
|---|---|
| 010560289 | One Way International |
| 010581038 | Centro Espiritual Fe Esperanza Y Caridad - Allan K |
| 010717017 | Philippine Dance Company of San Antonio Inc. |
| 010758008 | Crossbridge Community Church of San Antonio |
| 010758906 | Riverwalk Education Foundation Inc. |
| 010932048 | Wex Foundation |
| 010937077 | Christ Redeeming Community Church |
| 010940688 | Esperanza Project |
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 4
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Broadway National Bank | San Antonio |
| Jefferson Bank | San Antonio |
| Vantage Bank Texas | San Antonio |
| Frost Bank | San Antonio |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from TX state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas Closes Out May With 350 New Immigration Cases
Jun 2, 2026
FBI Field Office
FBI Dallas Asks for Public’s Assistance to Identify Unidentified Shooter
Jun 1, 2026
FBI Field Office
FBI Dallas and the North Texas Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Announce the Results of Operation Soteria Shield
May 29, 2026
FBI Field Office
FBI Dallas and the North Texas Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Announce the Results of Operation Soteria Shield
May 29, 2026
FBI Field Office
FBI Dallas and the North Texas Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Announce the Results of Operation Soteria Shield
May 29, 2026
doj_news
Memorial Day weekend shooting part of 250 new cases filed in ongoing border security efforts
May 29, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC Requires Divestiture of Ambulatory Surgery Centers to Protect Patients from Anticompetitive Effects of Ascension Health-AmSurg Deal
Jun 2, 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 San Antonio
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Texas school police pepper-sprayed, tackled and tasered students | A New York Times and San Antonio Express-News investigation
Since the massacre at Robb Elementary in 2022, school districts across Texas have spent billions of dollars to station police officers on every campus in the state.
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San Antonio man released from ICE detention after 3 San Marcos police policy violations lead to arrest
A San Antonio man was released Monday from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody, according to a family news release, more than 60 days after his arrest by a San Marcos …
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Top 10 most wanted sex offender, known gang member arrested in San Antonio, officials say
Andrew Lopez, a convicted sex offender and gang member, was arrested in San Antonio after a months-long manhunt, officials say.
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Walmart responds after woman killed in shooting at San Antonio-area store
A deadly shooting in the parking lot of a San Antonio area Walmart on Thursday afternoon left one woman dead and another person hospitalized. The shooting sparked a multi-agency pu…
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Investigation ongoing after house fire in San Antonio turns deadly
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Deadly Texas boxcar case raises questions about train inspections, smuggling detection
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San Antonio ranks as Texas’ most dangerous big city, but it’s the nation’s 28th-safest overall
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Two arrested after Spurs victory celebrations get out of hand
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