DIMMITT · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
24/24
Dimmitt 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 Dimmitt.
COMPUTED 2026-06-04 22:51 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 · 2026-06-04 22:45 UTC]
- → https://www.txcourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-04 22:45 UTC]
- → https://inmate.tdcj.texas.gov/InmateSearch/viewDetail.action?sid=05775651/InmateSearch [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-04 22:45 UTC]
- → https://www.dps.texas.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-04 22:45 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 3:26-cv-01066 | Pena Columbie v. Department of Homeland Security | 06/04/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-01067 | Quevedo Flores v. Blanche et al | 06/04/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-03604 | Rincon Mendoza v. BLANCHE et al | 06/04/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-mj-03203-1 | USA v. CAAL-Quej | 06/04/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-mj-03204-1 | USA v. CABALLERO | 06/04/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-02979 | Redwine v. Bexar County Sheriff's Office et al | 06/04/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-mj-03205-1 | USA v. HERNANDEZ-Lendos | 06/04/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-mj-03206-1 | USA v. MARTINEZ-Perez | 06/04/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-mj-03207-1 | USA v. MARTINEZ-Ramirez | 06/04/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-mj-03208-1 | USA v. SOTELO-Cunalata | 06/04/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-mj-03209-1 | USA v. VAIL-Lucas | 06/04/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-mj-03192-1 | USA v. Singh | 06/04/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · County-level FAQ — applies to all of Castro County
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: County-level FAQ — applies to all of Castro County. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
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 Dimmitt, 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 · Dimmitt, 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-SanAntonio
FBI-SanAntonio
FBI-SanAntonio
FBI-SanAntonio
FBI-Houston
FBI-Houston
🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
City of Dimmitt, TX
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| CASTRO COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | DIMMITT |
| PEGGY BIRKENFELD | DIMMITT |
| CASTRO COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | DIMMITT |
| CASTRO COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | DIMMITT |
| CASTRO COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | DIMMITT |
| HONOR SERVICES,INC. | DIMMITT |
| CASTRO COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | DIMMITT |
| RIDDLE RX LP | DIMMITT |
💰 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 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Dimmitt, TX
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 1
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| First United Bank | Dimmitt |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from TX state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Illegal alien admits to role in failed human smuggling attempt resulting in death
Jun 3, 2026
doj_news
First of 4 Defendants Sentenced to 32 Years in Federal Prison for Role in San Antonio Armed Robberies
Jun 3, 2026
doj_news
Matrix, HealthFair, and HealthFair founder agree to pay $56.5 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations
Jun 3, 2026
doj_news
Eastern District of Texas prosecutes 35 defendants as part of Homeland Security Task Force investigations in May 2026
Jun 2, 2026
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
U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas Closes Out May With 350 New Immigration Cases
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 Dimmitt
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Dimmitt police: 9-year-old girl found unresponsive in pool
DIMMITT, Texas (KFDA) - The Dimmitt Police Department and the Texas Rangers are investigating after a 9-year-old girl was found unresponsive in a pool. In a social media post, offi…
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Texas dairy explosion leaves at least 18,000 cattle dead, 1 person critically injured
Approximately 18,000 cows were killed, and one person was critically injured, in an explosion at a dairy farm in the Texas Panhandle on Monday. The Castro County Sheriff’s Office c…
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'Deadliest barn fire' in Texas history kills 18,000 cattle
Explosion and fire rips through Southfork Dairy Farms near Dimmitt town in Texas Panhandle, killing thousands of farm animals, officials say.
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Massive explosion and fire at Texas dairy farm kills 18,000 trapped cows in devastating incident
The state authorized South Fork Dairy Farm to “more than double” the number of cows permitted at this facility back in 2019. Massive explosion and fire at Texas dairy farm kills 18…