PENWELL · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
24/24
Penwell 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 Penwell.
COMPUTED 2026-06-21 11:09 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 · 2026-06-21 10:56 UTC]
- → https://www.txcourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-21 10:56 UTC]
- → https://inmate.tdcj.texas.gov/InmateSearch/viewDetail.action?sid=05775651/InmateSearch [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-21 10:56 UTC]
- → https://www.dps.texas.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-21 10:56 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.
Hadazah-Michelle Childers (TX)
Angel Martinez Gonzalez (TX)
Bryson Boydston-Collado (TX)
Zariah Jenkins (TX)
Treshawn Clayborn (TX)
John Sloan (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 |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-03239 | Vargo, in his capacity as Court-Appointed Receiver v. Choudhri et al | 06/20/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-51661-alt | Calvin Joseph Schaffer and Frances Vanessa Ayala | 06/20/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80430 | John Whitfield Mecom, III | 06/20/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-42124 | Zamar L. Alexander and Jessica L. Alexander | 06/20/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-03919 | Cherfils v. WARDEN SOUTH TEXAS ICE PROCESSING FACILITY et al | 06/20/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-04049-elm | Armendariz v. Muniz | 06/20/2026 |
| CIVIL 4:26-cv-03296 | Garcia v. Commissioner Social Security | 06/20/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-03918 | HERRERA-LOPEZ v. MULLIN, Secretary of U.S. Department of Homeland Security et al | 06/20/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30874-cgb | George Dalton Graham | 06/20/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30875-cgb | Ernesto Dominguez | 06/20/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-51660-mmp | Nicky Kanjinga Tumba | 06/20/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-32704-sgj13 | Anthony Spence | 06/20/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · County-level FAQ — applies to all of Ector County
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: County-level FAQ — applies to all of Ector County. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
Where can I find the total population of 99,940 if the white population is 75,320 and the Hispanic population is 50,601?▼
Total population (99,940) minus the white population (75,320) leaves 24,620 non-white residents in Odessa, TX (Ector County). The Hispanic population overlaps with the white category in U.S. Census reporting (Hispanic origin is treated as ethnicity, not race), so it cannot be subtracted from the white count to find a remainder. To get accurate Odessa demographics, use the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey at https://data.census.gov/. Odessa's actual population per the 2020 Census is approximately 114,428, with a Hispanic/Latino population of about 65% and a non-Hispanic white population of about 27%. Sources: U.S. Census Odessa Profile (https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/odessacitytexas), Ector County (https://www.co.ector.tx.us/).
How do I get a birth certificate in Odessa?▼
To get a birth certificate in Odessa (Ector County), Texas (2026): apply at the Ector County Clerk's Office, Vital Records Division, 300 N. Grant Ave., Room 111, Odessa TX 79761, Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-4:30 PM — https://www.co.ector.tx.us/page/ector.BirthandDeathRecords . Cost: $23 per certified birth certificate; $21 per certified death certificate. Online ordering at https://ectortxvitals.permitium.com/ . Ector County Clerk: (432) 498-4130 — https://www.co.ector.tx.us/page/ector.county.clerk . Statewide alternative: Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section can issue any Texas birth certificate regardless of birthplace — https://www.dshs.texas.gov/vital-statistics/order-records-locally/local-vital-record-offices-5 .
How do I check if there's an active warrant in Odessa?▼
Odessa, TX (Ector County) active warrant check: Ector County Sheriff (https://www.co.ector.tx.us/page/ector.County.Sheriff) — call records section. Odessa PD (https://www.odessatx.gov/297/Police-Department) for city warrants. Statewide: Texas DPS Most Wanted (https://www.dps.texas.gov/texas10mostwanted/mostwanted/fugitives). Court records: Ector County District Clerk and statewide TX Re:SearchTX (https://research.txcourts.gov/CourtRecordsSearch/) — pending criminal cases show warrant indicators. Federal: U.S. Marshals (https://www.usmarshals.gov/wanted), FBI Wanted (https://www.fbi.gov/wanted). Statute Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Ch. 15. Texas Public Information Act (Tex. Gov't Code Ch. 552). Always confirm with court clerk.
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 Penwell, 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 · Penwell, 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
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| STORM WATER DISCHARGE SITE | PENWELL |
| KOKOSING CONSTRUCTION CO INC | PENWELL |
| VR PENWELL ROCK CRUSHING PLANT | PENWELL |
| TEXACO EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION INC | PENWELL |
| MOSS DEAN PIT | PENWELL |
| VR PENWELL ROCK CRUSHING PLANT | PENWELL |
| GPM GAS CORPORATION | PENWELL |
| WEST TEXAS OIL & FILTER RECYCLING | PENWELL |
💰 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 |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from TX state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Leader of drug trafficking organization linked to Mexican cartels sentenced in Homeland Security Task Force case
Jun 18, 2026
doj_news
Illegal alien sentenced after tossing kilos of meth out car window during pursuit
Jun 18, 2026
doj_news
Border enforcement efforts result in 160 more cases filed in the Southern District of Texas
Jun 18, 2026
doj_news
Honduran National Charged with Illegal Drone Operation in Protected Airspace Before FIFA World Cup Match
Jun 18, 2026
doj_news
Illegal alien returns to federal prison for unlawful reentry into US and violating supervised release
Jun 18, 2026
doj_news
Mexican national sentenced to 20 years for international cocaine trafficking conspiracy
Jun 18, 2026
doj_news
Former Wylie Assistant Principal charged with child exploitation violations in the Eastern District of Texas
Jun 17, 2026
doj_news
Brownfield Man Sentenced to 50 Years for Producing and Possessing Child Pornography
Jun 17, 2026
Federal Circuit
QUOTE – Furniture procurement, delivery & installation – Cincinnati, OH
Jun 11, 2026
Federal Agency
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Bank of Eufaula and S N B Bancshares, Inc.
Jun 18, 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 Penwell
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Person of interest in Ector County murder arrested; boyfriend with murder warrant still at large
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas — The Ector County Sheriff’s Office provided an update Friday, saying a person of interest, Megan Lynne Hernandez, was taken into custody hours after the post w…
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Ector County Felony Dispositions & Indictments: June 19, 2026
The following is a list of recent first and second-degree felony dispositions from the Ector County District Clerk’s Office. Oliver Lee Black. Aggravated assault with a deadly weap…
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1 person in custody for fatal Texas DPS trooper crash in Ector County
One person has been arrested in connection to the crash that killed a Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper last month in Ector County. According to the Texas Department of Pub…
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Wanted Odessa child sex offender arrested in Presidio
An Ector County man wanted for sexual crimes against a child was arrested earlier this week by border patrol agents in Presidio, Ector County Sheriff Mike Griffis has ...
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Odessa man charged with indecent exposure following alarming incident at Odessa bar
Odessa manfaces an indecent exposure charge after Ector County deputies responded to a report of alarming behavior from a man at a bar early Monday morning.
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17-year-old, 13-day-old infant killed in Ector County crash
A 17-year-old girl and a 13-day-old infant were killed in a crash in Ector County, Texas, after the driver of a Chevrolet Malibu failed to yield the right-of-way to a Dodge Ram 250…
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Midland woman killed in head-on crash on SH 158 in Ector County
A 20-year-old woman from Midland, Texas was killed in a head-on crash in Ector County on Sunday morning, while the driver of the other vehicle sustained minor injuries.