GALVESTON COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
24/24
Galveston 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 Galveston County.
COMPUTED 2026-06-15 15:04 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 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
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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 Galveston County
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Common Questions
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How can I find out if someone has an outstanding warrant in Galveston?▼
To check if someone has an outstanding warrant in Galveston County, TX, contact the Galveston County Sheriff's Office at 5700 Avenue H, Galveston, TX 77551 (409-766-2300). Some active warrants are posted at https://www.galvestoncountytx.gov/sheriff. The Galveston County District Clerk and County Clerk handle court bench warrants, viewable in the Galveston County Civil and Criminal records portals at https://www.galvestoncountytx.gov/. The Galveston Police Department at 2517 Ball Street, Galveston, TX 77550 (409-765-3702) handles city-level warrants. Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552) governs disclosure; agencies may withhold info that could compromise an investigation. Sources: Galveston County Sheriff (https://www.galvestoncountytx.gov/sheriff), TX Courts (https://www.txcourts.gov/).
How do I find a probated will in Texas City?▼
Texas City, TX (Galveston County) probated will: Galveston County Probate Court (https://www.galvestoncountytx.gov/cc/Pages/probate.aspx) handles wills, estates, guardianships. Public records request via Galveston County Clerk (https://www.galvestoncountytx.gov/cc/Pages/default.aspx). Statute Tex. Estates Code Ch. 151 et seq. (https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/ES/htm/ES.151.htm). Filing fee for probate $300+ (Tex. Estates Code §151). Statewide: TX Re:SearchTX (https://research.txcourts.gov/CourtRecordsSearch/). For unprobated wills check Texas Comptroller Unclaimed Property (https://comptroller.texas.gov/programs/unclaimed/). 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/).
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).
📊 Public Data Sources for Galveston 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 · Galveston 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 |
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| 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 |
|---|---|
| STAN TRANS 31060 | TEXAS CITY |
| HARDBALL ACADEMY | FRIENDSWOOD |
| 12 INCH FORCE MAIN AT BEACON POINT | TEXAS CITY |
| CAMPBELL CONCRETE & MATERIALS PLANT 2 | TEXAS CITY |
| AVA VOLLEYBALL GYM | LEAGUE CITY |
| ROUGH CUT TO SERVE WESTLAND RANCH | LEAGUE CITY |
| UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. | LEAGUE CITY |
| TCTRR TEX TIN TRACK EXTENSION | TEXAS CITY |
💰 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 3
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| HomeTown Bank, National Association | Galveston |
| Texas First Bank | Texas City |
| The Moody National Bank | Galveston |
🏛️ 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 Galveston County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Galveston County man indicted in 'Texas Killing Fields' case
A Galveston County grand jury has indicted a Bacliff man in connection with two murders tied to the long-unsolved “Texas Killing Fields” cases, as prosecutors reveal a key suspect …
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Officers search 'Texas Killing Fields' suspect's Galveston County home
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Galveston County grand jury indicts man in decades-old Texas Killing Fields case
GALVESTON COUNTY, Texas — A Galveston County grand jury has indicted a Bacliff man in connection with two murders tied to the area known as the “Texas Killing Fields,” officials an…
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Authorities say there are 'other active leads' in 'Texas Killing Fields' case after suspect indicted
GALVESTON COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- Following the arrest and charges against 61-year-old James Elmore Jr. in the decades-long cold case known as "Texas Killings Fields," authorities …
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Galveston County Sheriff ends legal battle with licensing agency
NACOGDOCHES, Texas – A nearly 2-year long legal battle between Galveston County Sheriff Jimmy Fullen and the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) ended Wednesday. TCOLE offi…
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Man, 61, arrested in deaths of two women found in ‘Texas Killing Fields’ more than 40 years ago
The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Decades after dozens of bodi…
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Galveston County gambling operation raids at La Marque area game rooms
The Galveston County Sheriff's Office took part in a raid of various illegal game rooms believed to be associated with organized criminal activity and money laundering.
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Authorities end search for human remains at property of man suspected in ‘Texas Killing Fields’ case
A large law enforcement presence arrived at the home of James Elmore in Bacliff as two search warrants were served on April 16, 2026. The search for human remains at the home of a …