CASTRO COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
24/24
Castro County 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 Castro County.
COMPUTED 2026-07-29 04:45 UTC · SCORE 24/24
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TX Courts
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- → https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/open-government [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-29 04:19 UTC]
- → https://www.txcourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-29 04:19 UTC]
- → https://inmate.tdcj.texas.gov/InmateSearch/viewDetail.action?sid=05775651/InmateSearch [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-29 04:19 UTC]
- → https://www.dps.texas.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-29 04:19 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.
Rosa Romero Martinez (TX)
Alice Mulaya (TX)
Blanca Calero (TX)
Paula Burbano Chavez (TX)
Mary White (TX)
Emily Alvarez- Diaz (TX)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-mj-04297-1 | USA v. Aviles-Flores | 07/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-mj-04305-1 | USA v. Borjas-Barahona | 07/28/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-04845 | Fuentes Maradiaga v. Vergara, Field Officer Director of Enforcement and Removal Operations, San Antonio Field Office et al | 07/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-mj-04298-1 | USA v. Cayan-Bonifaz | 07/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-mj-04306-1 | USA v. Castillo Riascos | 07/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-mj-04299-1 | USA v. Garcia- Zelaya | 07/28/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-02096 | Martyniuk v. Ortega et al. | 07/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-mj-04300-1 | USA v. Garcia-Rivas | 07/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-mj-04307-1 | USA v. Charicando-Cajimela | 07/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-mj-04308-1 | USA v. Chavero-Guerrero | 07/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-mj-04301-1 | USA v. Gil-Seijas | 07/28/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-02004 | Casavilla v. Clerk of Courts et al | 07/28/2026 |
Cities in Castro County
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Cited Answers · Verified Sources
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
Where can I find the procedures an employer can take concerning drugs and alcohol before hiring an employee?▼
Nazareth, TX (Castro County) employer drug/alcohol procedures pre-hire: Federal — Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 (41 U.S.C. §8101 et seq.) for federal contractors. ADA (42 U.S.C. §12101) restricts pre-employment medical/drug testing rules. SAMHSA Drug-Free Workplace Toolkit (https://www.samhsa.gov/workplace). Texas: at-will state with no specific pre-hire drug testing prohibition; Tex. Lab. Code Ch. 411 (Health & Safety) and §411.108 governs workplace safety. Texas Department of Insurance Workers' Compensation Division (https://www.tdi.texas.gov/wc/) for premium discount with drug-free workplace program. Texas Workforce Commission (https://www.twc.texas.gov/) for employer guidance. EEOC (https://www.eeoc.gov/) for ADA/Title VII compliance. DOT testing rules for safety-sensitive transportation jobs.
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 Castro County, 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 · Castro County, 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
🚔 Recent Public Arrest Records 10
| Name | Date | Agency |
|---|---|---|
| JONES, TROY, CORNELL | 2026-05-21 | Dallas PD |
| FAIN, MICHAEL, RAY | 2026-05-21 | Dallas PD |
| MOYER, CHARLES, COREY | 2026-05-21 | Dallas PD |
| CAMPBELL, QUINTON, DARRELL | 2026-05-21 | Dallas PD |
| CAMPBELL, JESSE, LAMAR | 2026-05-21 | Dallas PD |
| GRIMALDO, ALICIA | 2026-05-21 | Dallas PD |
| CUNNINGHAM, MICHAEL, JAMAL | 2026-05-21 | Dallas PD |
| RODRIGUEZ-GONZALEZ, YEIXON | 2026-05-21 | Dallas PD |
| PANIAGUA, MARCELO, ANGEL | 2026-05-21 | Dallas PD |
| TRAYLOR, JOSEPH, CORNELIUS | 2026-05-21 | Dallas PD |
🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
Statewide (TX) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| LAURENT GRESSOT | HOUSTON |
| ROBERT BISBEE | LUBBOCK |
| LISA FRIEDMAN | SAN ANTONIO |
| BERTHA ARENAS | SAN ANTONIO |
| ROSE ANN RENOUF | FORT WORTH |
| ANDREA MARTIN | DALLAS |
| BAO QUOC LA | HOUSTON |
| MERCY EMS, LLC | ADDISON |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| EVERGREEN DAIRY II | EARTH |
| HART RANCH SOUTH | HART |
| CADILLAC FEEDYARD | DIMMITT |
| WINDSTREAM HART CENTRAL OFFICE | HART |
| STEVE OLSON | HEREFORD |
| FLOYD LIGHT | HART |
| ALBORZ DATA CENTER | HAPPY |
| HILL FEED YARD | HART |
💰 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 |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
Statewide (TX) — no city filter applied
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| A LITTLE WALNUT PHARMACY, INC. | 1128a1 |
| ADAPTIVE LIVING CNTR OF TX INC | 1128a1 |
| ADVANCED HEALTHCARE CONSULTANT | 1128b8 |
| AFFORDABLE PHARMACY, INC | 1128a1 |
| ALDINE BENDER CHIROPRACTIC | 1128b8 |
| ALL AMERICAN MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | 1128b7 |
| ALLEN RESEARCH CORPORATION | 1128b7 |
| ALPHA HERBS & VITAMINS | 1128b8 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
Statewide (TX) — no city filter applied
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 1
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| First United Bank | Dimmitt |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from TX state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Former law enforcement officer guilty of sexual exploitation of a child in the Eastern District of Texas
Jul 28, 2026
doj_news
Illegal alien from Venezuela sentenced to federal prison in the Eastern District of Texas for trafficking methamphetamine
Jul 28, 2026
FBI Field Office
ISIS Supporter Admits to Disseminating Terrorist Propaganda via Social Media
Jul 27, 2026
doj_news
Total Men’s Primary Care and Dr. Mason Jones Agree to Pay Up to $600,000 in Civil Penalties for Alleged Violations of the Controlled Substances Act
Jul 24, 2026
doj_news
College Station man sentenced for sexual exploitation of a child after communicating via social media
Jul 24, 2026
Federal Agency
US Department of Labor recovers $613K for 46 workers denied minimum wage, overtime by Minnesota restaurant
Jul 28, 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 Castro County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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In Texas, nearly 18,000 cows died in a single barn fire. This is how it happened
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2 Texas men sentenced to 11+ years in federal fentanyl trafficking scheme
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Biden administration sues Texas over state’s controversial immigration law
The Biden administration on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against Texas over its controversial immigration law that gives local law enforcement in Texas the authority to arrest migrant…
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Texas US Senate candidates Paxton, Talarico clash over law enforcement records
Texas U.S. Senate candidates Ken Paxton and James Talarico traded barbs over their records on law enforcement this week.
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Discord agrees to court-ordered safety measures for Texas kids after temporary injunction
Texas has secured a temporary injunction requiring Discord to activate UK-level safety measures for children in Texas within 90 days.
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The dispute between Texas and the White House over border control escalates
The state's attorney general says federal border patrol agents cannot have access to a strip of land on the northern banks of the Rio Grande that's been a hot spot for illegal bord…
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Texas immigration law known as SB4, allowing state to arrest migrants, signed by Gov. Greg Abbott
Republican Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas on Monday signed one of the harshest state immigration laws in modern U.S. history, authorizing state officials to arrest and seek the deportat…