CYPRESS · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
24/24
Cypress gets an A.
The largest single county jail in the country runs an open data feed — and shows it can be done.
Note: County-level grade from Harris County, TX applies — no separate city grade yet computed for Cypress.
COMPUTED 2026-06-18 08:33 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 · 2026-06-18 08:10 UTC]
- → https://www.txcourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-18 08:10 UTC]
- → https://inmate.tdcj.texas.gov/InmateSearch/viewDetail.action?sid=05775651/InmateSearch [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-18 08:10 UTC]
- → https://www.dps.texas.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-18 08:10 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.
Naomi Thompson-Walls (TX)
Rojelio Santana (TX)
Bertha Aranda (TX)
John Sloan (TX)
Triniti Rushano (TX)
Brooklyn Sanchez (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 5:26-cv-03088 | Goytia-Olivares v. Mullin, et al | 06/17/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-03870 | HERNANDEZ CRUZ v. Blanche et al | 06/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-90620 | Lurin Real Estate Holdings XXIII, LLC | 06/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-34312 | Deborah A McNerney and John Jay McNerney | 06/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-03044-swe | PlainsCapital Bank v. Watson | 06/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-42652-elm7 | Carl Robert Peterson | 06/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-42098 | Elizabeth Lynn Carraway | 06/17/2026 |
| CIVIL 4:26-cv-02806 | Ohrabka v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. | 06/17/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 7:26-cr-01529-1 | USA v. Saucedo-Guillen | 06/17/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 7:26-cr-01667-1 | USA v. Cantu-Adame | 06/17/2026 |
| CIVIL 4:26-cv-02872 | Govindarajan v. Charles Schwab & Co. Inc. | 06/17/2026 |
| CIVIL 6:26-cv-00292 | Foris Dax, Inc. d/b/a Crypto.com v. Steele et al | 06/17/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · County-level FAQ — applies to all of Harris County
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: County-level FAQ — applies to all of Harris County. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
Where do I find business records in Harris?▼
To find business records in Harris County, TX, contact the Harris County Clerk's Office Business Filings Department at 201 Caroline Street, Suite 330, Houston, TX 77002 (713-274-6300), with online searches at https://www.cclerk.hctx.net/. Harris County records DBAs (assumed names), partnerships, and certain liens. For LLCs, corporations, and limited partnerships, use the Texas Secretary of State business search at https://mycpa.cpa.state.tx.us/coa/. The Texas Comptroller franchise tax account search at https://mycpa.cpa.state.tx.us/coa/ confirms entity status. Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552) makes business records public. Sources: Harris County Clerk (https://www.cclerk.hctx.net/), TX SOS (https://www.sos.state.tx.us/).
How can I obtain a copy of my client's issued Certificate of Occupancy?▼
To obtain a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) in Houston, TX, contact the City of Houston Permitting Center at 1002 Washington Avenue, Houston, TX 77002 (832-394-9000), with online services at https://www.houstonpermittingcenter.org/. COs are issued by the Houston Building Inspector after final inspection; copies of existing COs can be requested from the Houston Public Works Department. Houston Code Chapter 10 governs occupancy. Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552) makes municipal records, including issued COs, public; copies typically cost about $0.10 per page. For older COs or properties outside Houston city limits, contact the relevant municipality or Harris County Engineering. Sources: Houston Permitting Center (https://www.houstonpermittingcenter.org/), TX PIA (https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.552.htm).
How do I find an inmate in Harris?▼
To find an inmate in Harris County, TX (Houston), the Harris County Sheriff's Office Inmate Information at https://www.harriscountyso.org/JailInfo.aspx shows current detainees at the Harris County Jail (1200 Baker Street). Search by name or SPN (System Person Number). The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Inmate Search at https://inmate.tdcj.texas.gov/InmateSearch/ shows current state-prison inmates if Harris County defendant has been transferred. The Federal BOP locator at https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ covers federal facilities. Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552) governs disclosure. Sources: Harris County Sheriff (https://www.harriscountyso.org/), TDCJ (https://www.tdcj.texas.gov/).
How do I find a marriage record in Houston?▼
To find a marriage record in Houston, TX (Harris County), contact the Harris County Clerk's Office at 201 Caroline Street, Suite 330, Houston, TX 77002 (713-274-8600), with online searches at https://www.cclerk.hctx.net/. Marriage licenses since 1837 are indexed; certified copies cost $20 each. Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552) makes marriage licenses public. For statewide marriage verifications (1966–present), Texas DSHS Vital Statistics at https://www.dshs.texas.gov/vital-statistics issues a $20 verification letter. Sources: Harris County Clerk (https://www.cclerk.hctx.net/), TX DSHS (https://www.dshs.texas.gov/).
How do I find a divorce record in Houston?▼
To find a divorce record in Houston, TX (Harris County), search the Harris County District Clerk's Family Records at https://www.hcdistrictclerk.com/Edocs/Public/Search.aspx by party name. Divorce decrees are public unless sealed under Texas Family Code §6.413. Certified copies cost $1 per page plus $5 certification at the District Clerk's Family Law Department, 201 Caroline Street, Houston, TX 77002 (713-755-5734). For a divorce verification (a one-line confirmation, not the decree), order from Texas DSHS Vital Statistics at https://www.dshs.texas.gov/vital-statistics for $20. Sources: Harris County District Clerk (https://www.hcdistrictclerk.com/), Texas DSHS (https://www.dshs.texas.gov/).
Where do I get an official criminal history report in South Houston?▼
South Houston, TX (Harris County) criminal history report: Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History via Public Site (https://publicsite.dps.texas.gov/) — $3 name-based instant, $25 fingerprint via FAST IdentoGO Texas (https://www.identogo.com/locations/texas). Statute Tex. Gov't Code §411.083 (https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.411.htm). South Houston PD records (https://www.southhoustontx.gov/101/Departments). Harris County Sheriff inmate (https://app.harriscountyso.org/InmateInfo/). Court records: Harris County District Clerk (https://www.hcdistrictclerk.com/) and statewide TX Re:SearchTX (https://research.txcourts.gov/CourtRecordsSearch/). FBI Identity History Summary $18. Texas Public Information Act (Tex. Gov't Code Ch. 552).
📊 Public Data Sources for Cypress, 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 · Cypress, 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-Houston
FBI-Houston
FBI-SanAntonio
FBI-SanAntonio
FBI-ElPaso
FBI-ElPaso
FBI-SanAntonio
🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
City of Cypress, TX
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| KAREN DITTY | CYPRESS |
| GARY PILLERS | CYPRESS |
| STEVEN STANTON | CYPRESS |
| LISA HITCHINS | CYPRESS |
| SELECT CARE HOME HEALTH, INC. | CYPRESS |
| GERALD HALABY | CYPRESS |
| GEORGE PENROD | CYPRESS |
| FREDERICK RUSHFORD | CYPRESS |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| FALLS AT DRY CREEK LD | CYPRESS |
| SPANISH BIT PLANTATION SUBDIVISION | CYPRESS |
| PRAIRIELAND SECTION 24 AND 28 AMENITY | CYPRESS |
| BRIDLECREEK | CYPRESS |
| HARRIS CO IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 13 WWTF | CYPRESS |
| LANTANA SEC 3 | CYPRESS |
| CYPRESS GREEN MASON RD SD SEC 3 | CYPRESS |
| PRAIRIELAND VILLAGE SECTION 2 | CYPRESS |
💰 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
City of Cypress, TX
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| KARA ABBOTT | 1128b4 |
| ALBERT ASANGA | 1128b4 |
| PHILLIP DYE | 1128b4 |
| SCHWANNA FORTENBERRY | 1128a4 |
| NOEL JONES | 1128a1 |
| JUDITH LEVAN | 1128b4 |
| AUDREY MILLS | 1128b4 |
| DORIS OBODOECHINA | 1128a1 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Cypress, TX
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from TX state + federal sources · no aggregators
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
FBI Field Office
Illegal Alien and Local Man Earn Prison Sentences After Assaulting Officers
Jun 16, 2026
FBI Field Office
FBI and Partner Agencies Offer Additional Victim Assistance in the Midland Shooting
Jun 15, 2026
doj_news
Irving man receives lengthy federal prison sentence as part of Homeland Security Task Force investigation for trafficking fentanyl in the Eastern District of Texas
Jun 15, 2026
doj_news
Illegal alien living in Dallas sentenced to federal prison as part of Homeland Security Task Force investigation for trafficking methamphetamine in the Eastern District of Texas
Jun 15, 2026
FBI Field Office
U.S. Attorney’s Office and FBI Issue Warning Over Use of Drones During 2026 FIFA World Cup
Jun 12, 2026
Federal Circuit
QUOTE – Furniture procurement, delivery & installation – Cincinnati, OH
Jun 11, 2026
Federal Agency
US Department of Labor demands immediate action from governors on unemployment insurance fraud
Jun 17, 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 Cypress
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Cypress family massacre suspect arrested when he returned to US from China, sheriff says
CYPRESS, Texas (KTRK) -- The person responsible for an unthinkably gruesome tragedy in a quiet Cypress neighborhood more than eight years ago may have been found. At one point, the…
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Cypress family massacre suspect was passed up for promotion before shooting, court documents reveal
CYPRESS, Texas (KTRK) -- The man charged in the murders of a family of four in the Cypress area was upset about a job promotion that didn't happen. That's the motive revealed in co…
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3 victims found dead inside burning home in Cypress identified, arson and murder investigations underway
Veteran investigative reporter Robert Arnold is retiring from KPRC 2 after 26 years at the station and a 31-year journalism career serving the Houston community. Read full article:…