ELLIS COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
24/24
Ellis 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 Ellis County.
COMPUTED 2026-06-15 12:14 UTC · SCORE 24/24
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TX AG (PIA)
TX Courts
TDCJ Inmate
TX DPS
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- → https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/open-government [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-15 12:07 UTC]
- → https://www.txcourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-15 12:07 UTC]
- → https://inmate.tdcj.texas.gov/InmateSearch/viewDetail.action?sid=05775651/InmateSearch [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-15 12:07 UTC]
- → https://www.dps.texas.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-15 12:07 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
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ABEL ELIAS ACOSTA
Wanted
ALEKSANDR RYZHENKOV
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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.
Zyion Simpson (TX)
Hade Martinez (TX)
Michaela Bouillon (TX)
Ahmari Murray (TX)
Karla Caravantes Lopez (TX)
D'Zavior Bourgeois (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 |
|---|---|---|
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-01607 | Perez Perez v. Vergara et al | 06/14/2026 |
| CIVIL 4:26-cv-04700 | CABRERA VALERIO v. Tate et al | 06/14/2026 |
| CIVIL 4:26-cv-04701 | GEBREYOHANNIS v. FRINK et al | 06/14/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 7:26-mj-02257-1 | USA v. Rios-Abundiz | 06/14/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 7:26-mj-02264-1 | USA v. De La Cruz | 06/14/2026 |
| CIVIL 4:26-cv-04702 | chacon carrero v. Mullins, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security et al | 06/14/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-01083 | Gonzalez Rodas v. Warden et al | 06/14/2026 |
| CIVIL 4:26-cv-04703 | COREA GARCIA v. LYONS, Acting Director, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement; et al | 06/14/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-01639 | MARTINEZ-GARAY v. Garcia et al | 06/14/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-10846-smr | Sisto Lozano, Jr | 06/14/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-41544-mxm13 | Humayun Iqbal Khan | 06/14/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 5:26-mj-02231-1 | USA v. Flores-Lorenzo | 06/14/2026 |
Cities in Ellis County
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Cited Answers · Verified Sources · Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Texas
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Texas. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
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/).
Where do I look up probate records in Allen?▼
To look up probate records in Allen, TX (Collin County), contact the Collin County Probate Court at 2300 Bloomdale Road, Suite 4192, McKinney, TX 75071 (972-548-4185). Once a will is admitted to probate it becomes a public court record under Texas Estates Code §51.052. Search probate records at the Collin County Clerk online portal at https://www.collincountytx.gov/. Certified copies of probated wills cost $1 per page plus $5 certification at the Probate Court. Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552) governs disclosure. Sources: Collin County (https://www.collincountytx.gov/), TX Estates Code (https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/ES/htm/ES.htm).
📊 Public Data Sources for Ellis 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 · Ellis 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-ElPaso
FBI-SanAntonio
FBI-Houston
FBI-ElPaso
FBI-Dallas
FBI-Dallas
FBI-Dallas
FBI-Dallas
🚔 Recent Public Arrest Records 10
| Name | Date | Agency |
|---|---|---|
| GILSTRAP, VRYANT, MARQUISE | 2026-05-21 | Dallas PD |
| TRAYLOR, JOSEPH, CORNELIUS | 2026-05-21 | Dallas PD |
| PANIAGUA, MARCELO, ANGEL | 2026-05-21 | Dallas PD |
| RODRIGUEZ-GONZALEZ, YEIXON | 2026-05-21 | Dallas PD |
| CUNNINGHAM, MICHAEL, JAMAL | 2026-05-21 | Dallas PD |
| GRIMALDO, ALICIA | 2026-05-21 | Dallas PD |
| CAMPBELL, JESSE, LAMAR | 2026-05-21 | Dallas PD |
| CAMPBELL, QUINTON, DARRELL | 2026-05-21 | Dallas PD |
| MOYER, CHARLES, COREY | 2026-05-21 | Dallas PD |
| FAIN, MICHAEL, RAY | 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 |
|---|---|
| BETTER BATH COMPONENTS | WAXAHACHIE |
| ROCKETT SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT | RED OAK |
| BRIDGEWATER | MIDLOTHIAN |
| DOVE HOLLOW PHASE 1 | WAXAHACHIE |
| SHARKA | MIDLOTHIAN |
| SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION FACILITY | RED OAK |
| MCLANE CLEANERS | WAXAHACHIE |
| LAKESONG OFFSITE | MIDLOTHIAN |
💰 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 |
⛔ 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 4
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Commercial State Bank | Palmer |
| The Cowboy Bank of Texas | Maypearl |
| Trinity Capital Bank of Texas | Ennis |
| Citizens National Bank of Texas | Waxahachie |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from TX state + federal sources · no aggregators
FBI Field Office
Statement from FBI El Paso Special Agent in Charge About Incident in Midland, Texas
Jun 12, 2026
doj_news
U.S. Attorney's Office and FBI Issue Warning Over Use of Drones During 2026 FIFA World Cup
Jun 12, 2026
doj_news
2 Lawful Permanent Residents Charged with Attempting to Smuggle Juvenile Through El Paso Port of Entry
Jun 12, 2026
doj_news
Eagle Pass Stash House Operator Investigated by Homeland Security Task Force, Sentenced to 18 Years in Federal Prison
Jun 12, 2026
doj_news
Iola man charged for online threats that included blowing up White House and killing federal law enforcement
Jun 11, 2026
doj_news
Guatemalan human smugglers admit to roles in 2021 mass casualty event in Chiapas, Mexico
Jun 11, 2026
doj_news
Illegal alien sentenced for sexual exploitation of a child after communicating on social media
Jun 11, 2026
Federal Circuit
QUOTE – Furniture procurement, delivery & installation – Cincinnati, OH
Jun 11, 2026
FBI National
Master of Shadow Fleet Tanker Pleads Guilty in D.C. for Evading U.S. Coast Guard During Weeks-Long Pursuit
Jun 12, 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 Ellis County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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North Texas commissioner arrested, charged with theft, police say
A North Texas county commissioner was arrested and charged with theft after an incident at a local store Thursday night, according to Ennis police. Police say Ellis County Commissi…
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North Texas teen arrested for Sunday morning fatal shooting, Ellis County sheriff says
A North Texas teen has been arrested in connection to a Sunday morning deadly shooting in Red Oak, according to the Ellis County Sheriff's Office. In a press release, officials say…
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Man killed by Ellis County deputy had already shot himself, DPS says
The Texas Department of Public Safety says a man killed by an Ellis County deputy on Wednesday, May 6 had already shot himself before officers arrived. On Thursday, DPS identified …
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Texas jail inmate charged with capital murder after allegedly attacking detention officer: 'Pure evil'
A 28-year-old detention officer in Texas is dead after allegedly being attacked by an inmate while he was returning the inmate to his cell. During a news conference Tuesday, Ellis …
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Ellis County Detention Officer 1 of 2 Jailers killed on-duty this century
ELLIS COUNTY, Texas — The death of an Ellis County Detention Officer allegedly killed by an inmate is just the second incident of its kind in over 35 years, data shows. Isaiah Bias…
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North Texas detention officer killed by inmate at jail, officials say
ELLIS COUNTY, Texas — An Ellis County detention officer died after being assaulted by an inmate at the county jail Monday, officials announced Tuesday. Isaiah Bias, 28, was "doing …
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Inmate killed Ellis County jailer in ‘heinous, horrific, purposeful murder,' sheriff says
An Ellis County detention officer was killed Monday in an attack by an inmate the sheriff describes as a "heinous, horrific, purposeful murder." In a press release, officials with …
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Ellis County detention officer dies after being attacked by inmate, sheriff says
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