BLUFF DALE · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
24/24
Bluff Dale 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 Bluff Dale.
COMPUTED 2026-06-29 12:00 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 · 2026-06-29 11:50 UTC]
- → https://www.txcourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-29 11:50 UTC]
- → https://inmate.tdcj.texas.gov/InmateSearch/viewDetail.action?sid=05775651/InmateSearch [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-29 11:50 UTC]
- → https://www.dps.texas.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-29 11:50 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.
Maryjane Martinez (TX)
Camila Vazquez (TX)
Alina Lecky (TX)
Leniyah Newton (TX)
Sara Estrada (TX)
Alyssa Moreno (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 1:26-cv-01738 | JIMENEZ v. ORTEGA et al | 06/28/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-01739 | BENITEZ MONDRAGON v. ORTEGA et al | 06/28/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-04047 | Andrade-Resendiz v. Blanche-Acting U.S. Attorney General et al | 06/28/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-01740 | MEJIA ROBLEDO v. ORTEGA et al | 06/28/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-04048 | BARCENAS CANAS v. ORTEGA et al | 06/28/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-04049 | RODRIGUEZ MARTINEZ v. ORTEGA et al | 06/28/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-04050 | RODRIGUEZ MARTINEZ v. ORTEGA et al | 06/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-11212-smr | Vicente Tellez and Marie Colleen Tellez | 06/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-11213-cgb | Kregg Arthur Foote | 06/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-11214-smr | Ashton Tyler Shearer | 06/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-51733-mmp | Paul Anthony Spencer | 06/28/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-11215-smr | Martin Tababa Stein | 06/28/2026 |
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 Bluff Dale, 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 · Bluff Dale, 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
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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
City of Bluff Dale, TX
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| CARY CLARK | BLUFF DALE |
| JON TURNIPSEED | BLUFF DALE |
| JENNIFER DONWERTH | BLUFF DALE |
| JONATHAN OWENS | BLUFF DALE |
| LACTATION CONNECTION | BLUFF DALE |
| MICHELLE CAMPBELL | BLUFF DALE |
| PATHWAYS EARLY AUTISM INTERVENTION | BLUFF DALE |
| LAYNA LANKFORD | BLUFF DALE |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 7
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| BLUFF DALE ISD - NEW HIGH SCHOOL | BLUFF DALE |
| FM 51 | BLUFF DALE |
| BLUFF DALE ISD WWTP | BLUFF DALE |
| PONY CREEK ROCK QUARRY | BLUFF DALE |
| SANDSTONE PIT | BLUFF DALE |
| PRO EARTHMOVERS | BLUFF DALE |
| SUNRISE MOUNTAIN RANCH | BLUFF DALE |
💰 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 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Bluff Dale, TX
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from TX state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
First official week of summer brings 265 more individuals charged as part of newest border security actions
Jun 26, 2026
doj_news
Houston man sentenced to lengthy federal prison sentence for armed convenience store robberies in the Eastern District of Texas
Jun 25, 2026
doj_news
Kyle Man Sentenced to 24 Years in Federal Prison for String of Austin Armed Robberies
Jun 25, 2026
doj_news
22-Year-Old Austin Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Fentanyl Death
Jun 25, 2026
doj_news
Homeland Security Task Force effort delivers alleged cartel drug trafficker into US custody
Jun 25, 2026
doj_news
Clear Lake Shores man convicted of multiple offenses involving child sexual abuse material
Jun 24, 2026
FBI Field Office
Leader of Antifa Cell Members in North Texas Sentenced to 100 Years in Prison for Terrorist Attack on ICE Facility
Jun 23, 2026
FBI Field Office
National Healthcare Fraud Takedown Results in 455 Defendants Charged in Connection with Over $6.5 Billion in Alleged Fraud
Jun 23, 2026
FBI National
Man Taken into Custody in Somalia for Role in Feeding Our Future Fraud Scheme
Jun 26, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
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