PONDER · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
24/24
Ponder 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 Ponder.
COMPUTED 2026-06-07 18:45 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 · 2026-06-07 18:16 UTC]
- → https://www.txcourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-07 18:16 UTC]
- → https://inmate.tdcj.texas.gov/InmateSearch/viewDetail.action?sid=05775651/InmateSearch [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-07 18:16 UTC]
- → https://www.dps.texas.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-07 18:16 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
AUSTIN JAN SY YATCO
Wanted
ABEL ELIAS ACOSTA
Wanted
ALEKSANDR RYZHENKOV
Wanted
JOSHUA ROBERT LINK
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.
Cameron Moore (TX)
Yareli Coronado (TX)
Ivenia Flores-Medina (TX)
Andrew Hernandez (TX)
Trendyn Blount (TX)
Jelisa Saldana (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-03663 | Montoya Maradiaga v. Mullin et al | 06/07/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-51317-alt | Alexis Camille Capers | 06/07/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-60456-mmp | John Pence, Jr | 06/07/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-42517-mxm13 | Logan Dane Glover and Rickale Lynn Glover | 06/07/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-32056-sgj7 | Mary Gonzalez | 06/07/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-32538-7 | Leann Reed Armstron | 06/07/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-41598 | Erica Paez Levine | 06/07/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 5:26-mj-02135-1 | USA v. Favela | 06/06/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 5:26-mj-02134-1 | USA v. Leon-Loza | 06/06/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 5:26-mj-02131-1 | USA v. Apaez Zapoteco | 06/06/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 5:26-mj-02136-1 | USA v. Ramirez-Oliver | 06/06/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 5:26-mj-02133-1 | USA v. Vargas-Patino | 06/06/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · County-level FAQ — applies to all of Denton County
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: County-level FAQ — applies to all of Denton County. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
Where do I find business records in Denton?▼
Denton, TX business records: Texas Secretary of State SOSDirect (https://www.sos.state.tx.us/corp/sosda/) for corporate filings, DBAs, registered agents. Denton County Clerk (https://www.dentoncounty.gov/) for assumed names (DBA). Texas Comptroller franchise tax (https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/franchise/) for entity status. City of Denton business licensing (https://www.cityofdenton.com/) for local permits. Statute Tex. Bus. Orgs. Code Ch. 5 (https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/BO/htm/BO.5.htm). Texas Public Information Act (Tex. Gov't Code Ch. 552). BBB and Texas AG complaints database (https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/consumer-protection).
Where can an employer find ways to determine if an employee is using illicit drugs?▼
Frisco, TX (Denton/Collin Counties) employee drug testing methods: Federal context — DOT testing rules (49 CFR Part 40) for safety-sensitive transportation jobs. SAMHSA Drug Testing Standards and HHS Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs (https://www.samhsa.gov/workplace). Texas: at-will state, generally permissive of employer drug testing; Tex. Lab. Code Ch. 411 §108 references drug-free workplace. Common methods: urine (most common), oral fluid, hair, blood. Reasonable suspicion, post-accident, random (DOT/safety-sensitive), and pre-employment all allowed in Texas. Confidentiality required under HIPAA (45 CFR Part 164). EEOC ADA guidance (https://www.eeoc.gov/) — drug tests are not 'medical exams' under ADA. Texas Workforce Commission (https://www.twc.texas.gov/) for employer compliance.
How do I look up an arrest in Lewisville?▼
Lewisville, TX (Denton County) arrest lookup: Denton County Sheriff (https://www.dentoncounty.gov/) — daily inmate search. Lewisville PD records (https://www.cityoflewisville.com/government/departments/police-department) — public via Texas PIA. Statewide criminal history: Texas DPS Public Site (https://publicsite.dps.texas.gov/) $3 name-based, $25 fingerprint via FAST IdentoGO Texas (https://www.identogo.com/locations/texas). Statute Tex. Gov't Code §411.083 (https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.411.htm). Court records: Denton County 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 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 Ponder, 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 · Ponder, 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-ElPaso
FBI-Dallas
FBI-Dallas
FBI-SanAntonio
FBI-SanAntonio
FBI-SanAntonio
FBI-SanAntonio
FBI-Houston
🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
City of Ponder, TX
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| SANDRA LYNAM | PONDER |
| KATHERINE BURR | PONDER |
| MICHELE OWENS | PONDER |
| MARIE BOND | PONDER |
| MARLENE BARRY | PONDER |
| REATA REHABILITATION | PONDER |
| ELIZABETH GRAY | PONDER |
| SUSAN WEIMER | PONDER |
💰 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 Ponder, TX
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from TX state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Illegal alien admits to exploiting fraudulent U.S. citizenship to access restricted offshore oil platforms
Jun 5, 2026
doj_news
Collin County man arrested and charged in the Eastern District of Texas with making threats against the President of the United States
Jun 5, 2026
doj_news
Federal Prosecutors Add Nearly 300 New Immigration Cases in Western District of Texas
Jun 5, 2026
doj_news
Homeland Security Task Force Case Results in 30-Year Federal Prison Sentence for Oklahoma Drug Trafficker
Jun 5, 2026
doj_news
Mexican Man Gets 16 Years in Federal Prison for Aggravated Smuggling Conspiracy Investigated by Homeland Security Task Force
Jun 5, 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 Ponder
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Ponder Police Officer Returns Fire, Fatally Shoots Armed Man - NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
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Parents of high school senior who died in sledding accident thank Ponder community for support
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Houston police investigate fatal crash involving pedestrian - MyTexasDaily.com
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Texas high school senior dies after sledding accident Monday, coach says
PONDER, Texas — A Ponder ISD senior has died after being seriously injured in a sledding-related incident Monday in Denton County, according to school officials. In a social media …
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Ponder ISD track coach in ICU after freak shot put accident
Ponder ISD coach Blake Crutsinger is in intensive care after being struck in the head by a shot put during a track meet in Tyler on Saturday. The coach underwent emergency surgery …