GAINES COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
24/24
Gaines 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 Gaines County.
COMPUTED 2026-06-15 15:15 UTC · SCORE 24/24
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TX AG (PIA)
TX Courts
TDCJ Inmate
TX DPS
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Sources checked
- → https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/open-government [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-15 14:46 UTC]
- → https://www.txcourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-15 14:46 UTC]
- → https://inmate.tdcj.texas.gov/InmateSearch/viewDetail.action?sid=05775651/InmateSearch [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-15 14:46 UTC]
- → https://www.dps.texas.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-15 14:46 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.
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 Gaines 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 Gaines 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 · Gaines 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 |
|---|---|
| TALL COTTON CENTRAL PRODUCTION FACILITY | SEMINOLE |
| WESTAR TRANSMISSION/HOMANN | SEAGRAVES |
| FAMILY DOLLAR #4536 | SEMINOLE |
| TEXZONA CATTLE FEEDERS | SEMINOLE |
| WAL-MART SUPERCENTER 0626 | SEMINOLE |
| RILEY STATION | DENVER CITY |
| C&MF METALS | SEMINOLE |
| SEAGRAVES COMPRESS | SEAGRAVES |
💰 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
🏛️ 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 Gaines County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Texas DPS IDs Hobbs, New Mexico woman killed in Gaines County crash
Officials have identified a Hobbs, New Mexico woman who died after a fiery, single-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon in Gaines County. Cheryl Ann Baxley, 71, was pronounced dead at th…
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visits Gaines County after second child measles death
SEMINOLE, TEXAS– After the second child death was confirmed by officials due to the West Texas measles outbreak. Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. visited the Hildebrand family afte…
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Talarico Plays Up Spurs’ Past Glory in Campaign Ad Aimed at Texas Voters
The Democratic candidate for Senate looked to gain crossover appeal with a spot emphasizing teamwork and his own experience as a teacher in San Antonio.
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A Texas man accused of killing his pregnant wife fled to Italy weeks before trial. He’s asking a judge not to send him back
A Texas man, weeks away from standing trial for the death of his pregnant wife, showed up in Italy this month with what a US criminal complaint says was a fake passport and forged …
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Texas’s GOP platform is getting more extreme — and influential
Texas is often first to introduce proposed legislation that is copied by other conservative states or picked up by national candidates.
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Texas bill would make identifying as transgender a felony punishable by jail
A Texas state bill could charge transgender people with “gender identity fraud,” making it illegal to identify as trans on official documents and potentially leading to jail time. …