HUFSMITH · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
24/24
Hufsmith 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 Hufsmith.
COMPUTED 2026-06-21 19:11 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 · 2026-06-21 18:53 UTC]
- → https://www.txcourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-21 18:53 UTC]
- → https://inmate.tdcj.texas.gov/InmateSearch/viewDetail.action?sid=05775651/InmateSearch [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-21 18:53 UTC]
- → https://www.dps.texas.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-21 18:53 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.
Hadazah-Michelle Childers (TX)
Angel Martinez Gonzalez (TX)
Bryson Boydston-Collado (TX)
Zariah Jenkins (TX)
Treshawn Clayborn (TX)
John Sloan (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-03920 | PEREZ PEREZ v. BLANCHE et al | 06/21/2026 |
| CIVIL 6:26-cv-00393 | CORTES MORALES v. Mullins et al | 06/21/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-34359 | Courtney Michelle Collins | 06/21/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-42690-mxm7 | Cody Dale Bullock and Maegan Marie Bullock | 06/21/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-42691-mxm7 | Gunho Jung | 06/21/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-42692-elm7 | Bayadir Abdulmajeed Alrudaini | 06/21/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 5:26-mj-02287-1 | USA v. Ferrufino | 06/20/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 5:26-mj-02288-1 | USA v. Reyes-Hernandez | 06/20/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 5:26-mj-02289-1 | USA v. Flores-Olivares | 06/20/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 5:26-mj-02290-1 | USA v. Lawrence | 06/20/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 5:26-mj-02291-1 | USA v. Hernandez-Mason | 06/20/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 5:26-mj-02292-1 | USA v. Lara Robles | 06/20/2026 |
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 Hufsmith, 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 · Hufsmith, 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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💰 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 |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from TX state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Leader of drug trafficking organization linked to Mexican cartels sentenced in Homeland Security Task Force case
Jun 18, 2026
doj_news
Illegal alien sentenced after tossing kilos of meth out car window during pursuit
Jun 18, 2026
doj_news
Border enforcement efforts result in 160 more cases filed in the Southern District of Texas
Jun 18, 2026
doj_news
Honduran National Charged with Illegal Drone Operation in Protected Airspace Before FIFA World Cup Match
Jun 18, 2026
doj_news
Illegal alien returns to federal prison for unlawful reentry into US and violating supervised release
Jun 18, 2026
doj_news
Mexican national sentenced to 20 years for international cocaine trafficking conspiracy
Jun 18, 2026
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
Federal Circuit
QUOTE – Furniture procurement, delivery & installation – Cincinnati, OH
Jun 11, 2026
Federal Agency
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Bank of Eufaula and S N B Bancshares, Inc.
Jun 18, 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 Hufsmith
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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19-year-old now charged for 2 teen killings at separate Harris County parties
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - A 19-year-old has now been charged with the shooting deaths of two teens at separate parties in Harris County over the last year. On Wednesday, Harris County…
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Teen charged with murder after 15-year-old killed in north Harris County, sheriff says
Authorities have identified the 15-year-old killed in a north Harris County shooting. Investigators say the shooting stemmed from an alleged dispute over money.
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Supreme Court of Texas denies appeal in case challenging Harris County’s 2024 elections conduct
Conservative activist Steven Hotze claimed Harris County’s Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office was failing to maintain the integrity of the county’s voter roll and was thus allowing il…
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1 dead, 1 hurt after fight, shootout in north Harris County, HCSO says | Investigators looking for 3rd person
One person is dead and another hurt after a shootout in the Spring area, according to HCSO. A third person reportedly ran off after the shooting.
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A Harris County judge was absent from court for most of 2026. She's still earning nearly $218,000.
Judge Angela Graves-Harrington appeared at county facilities, including the civil courthouse, on only 13 weekdays in 2026 as other judges handled her docket.