KATY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
24/24
Katy 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 Katy.
COMPUTED 2026-06-15 17:48 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 · 2026-06-15 17:32 UTC]
- → https://www.txcourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-15 17:32 UTC]
- → https://inmate.tdcj.texas.gov/InmateSearch/viewDetail.action?sid=05775651/InmateSearch [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-15 17:32 UTC]
- → https://www.dps.texas.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-15 17:32 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.
Jazlyn Roman (TX)
Zyion Simpson (TX)
Hade Martinez (TX)
Karla Caravantes Lopez (TX)
Alec Leal (TX)
Michaela Bouillon (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-01057 | Khalid-Khan v. Warden, T. Don Hutton Detention Center et al | 06/15/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 2:26-cr-00840-1 | USA v. QUINTANILLA-Diaz | 06/15/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 2:26-cr-01224-1 | USA v. FUENTES-Castro | 06/15/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 2:26-cr-00844-1 | USA v. CALERO-Gomez | 06/15/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 2:26-cr-00890-1 | USA v. GONZALEZ JUAREZ | 06/15/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 2:26-cr-00835-1 | USA v. MEZA | 06/15/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 2:26-cr-00839-1 | USA v. OVIEDO-Acosta | 06/15/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 2:26-cr-01198-1 | USA v. Landaverde Beltran | 06/15/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 2:26-cr-01059-1 | USA v. MONTANO DE LA ESPRIELLA | 06/15/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 2:26-cr-00926-1 | USA v. Gonzalez | 06/15/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 4:26-cr-00055-1 | USA v. Garcia-Sanchez | 06/15/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-mj-03397-1 | USA v. Macias Chacon | 06/15/2026 |
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 Katy, 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 · Katy, 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
🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
City of Katy, TX
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| HUGO TORO | KATY |
| JOSE SPENCER | KATY |
| OMNIPOINT ENTERPRISES, PA | KATY |
| DENISE SMITH | KATY |
| SCHARMAINE LAWSON BAKER | KATY |
| CHRISTUS HEALTH GULF COAST | KATY |
| MOHAMMED KABIR | KATY |
| SRIYUTA THOTA | KATY |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| SUNTERRA SOL CLUB WEST | KATY |
| FORT BEND COUNTY MUD 130 | KATY |
| KINGS CROSSING SECTION 8 AND SECTION 10 | KATY |
| BING SOUTH APARTMENTS | KATY |
| INTERNATIONAL CYLINDER MFG | KATY |
| EWP WILLOW FORK PHASE 4 | KATY |
| KATY COURT SECTION 1B | KATY |
| WINWARD COVE - HOME BUILDING | KATY |
💰 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 Katy, TX
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| BOLADE ABIOYE | 1128a1 |
| MUHAMMAD ARIF | 1128a4 |
| JENNIFER CLEVELAND | 1128a3 |
| JOHN CRITES | 1128b4 |
| LORELLE DIBELER | 1128b4 |
| LAWRENCE EDOKPAYI | 1128a1 |
| GRACE EKPESU | 1128b4 |
| IBANGA EKPO | 1128a1 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Katy, TX
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 1
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Texas Traditions Bank | Katy |
🏛️ 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 Katy
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Man killed in targeted shooting at Katy party, HCSO says
A man was fatally shot during a large fight at a party in Katy early Sunday, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators say the dispute escalated when one parti…
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Man, woman killed in murder-suicide after standoff in Katy, HCSO says
Deputies and SWAT team members are on scene at an apartment complex in the Katy area after an alleged shooting.
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SWAT standoff at Katy-area apartment ends with man, woman dead
A man who claimed to have accidentally shot his girlfriend ended up turning the gun on himself after a five-hour SWAT standoff at a Katy-area apartment, authorities say.
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Man shot and killed after fight breaks out at Katy house party, deputies say
A 45-year-old man was shot and killed early Sunday after a fight broke out during a large house party in Katy.
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Massive 11-foot, 400-pound alligator in Katy, Texas neighborhood scares onlookers
A massive alligator was seen strolling along a Texas neighborhood earlier this week, scaring residents and prompting emergency personnel and wildlife services to detain the animal.…
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Recent customer vs. pizzeria incident in Katy has diners divided
A debate is raging in the suburb of Katy, Texas, over a customer alleging they were denied the chance to dine-in at a restaurant after ordering take-out. () Residents of a Houston …