ITASCA · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
24/24
Itasca 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 Itasca.
COMPUTED 2026-06-21 08:22 UTC · SCORE 24/24
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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 07:53 UTC]
- → https://www.txcourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-21 07:53 UTC]
- → https://inmate.tdcj.texas.gov/InmateSearch/viewDetail.action?sid=05775651/InmateSearch [PENDING · HTTP 0 · 2026-06-21 07:53 UTC]
- → https://www.dps.texas.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-21 07:53 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 |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-03239 | Vargo, in his capacity as Court-Appointed Receiver v. Choudhri et al | 06/20/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-51661-alt | Calvin Joseph Schaffer and Frances Vanessa Ayala | 06/20/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80430 | John Whitfield Mecom, III | 06/20/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-42124 | Zamar L. Alexander and Jessica L. Alexander | 06/20/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-03919 | Cherfils v. WARDEN SOUTH TEXAS ICE PROCESSING FACILITY et al | 06/20/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-04049-elm | Armendariz v. Muniz | 06/20/2026 |
| CIVIL 4:26-cv-03296 | Garcia v. Commissioner Social Security | 06/20/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-03918 | HERRERA-LOPEZ v. MULLIN, Secretary of U.S. Department of Homeland Security et al | 06/20/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30874-cgb | George Dalton Graham | 06/20/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30875-cgb | Ernesto Dominguez | 06/20/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-51660-mmp | Nicky Kanjinga Tumba | 06/20/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-32704-sgj13 | Anthony Spence | 06/20/2026 |
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 Itasca, 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 · Itasca, 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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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
City of Itasca, TX
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| KARIN SHAW | ITASCA |
| VERL CHILDERS | ITASCA |
| ITASCA ISD | ITASCA |
| COUNSELING NETWORK, INC | ITASCA |
| KANDI SHAW | ITASCA |
| MICHAEL SHAW | ITASCA |
| EASTLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT | ITASCA |
| TERRI FISHER | ITASCA |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| BEACHVIEW ACRES WATER ASSOCIATION-PLANT | ITASCA |
| HILCO UNITED SERVICES | ITASCA |
| EL DORADO CHEMICAL - ITASCA | ITASCA |
| PRESBYTERIAN CHILDREN'S HOMES | ITASCA |
| CITY OF ITASCA | ITASCA |
| LIGHTNIN INC | ITASCA |
| HEATHER HEIGHTS | ITASCA |
| AMERICAN TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY | ITASCA |
💰 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 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Itasca, TX
🏛️ 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 Itasca
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Itasca police arrest man after Highway 81 crash and overnight search
A man accused of fleeing Itasca police at nearly 130 mph was found hiding in a corn field 19 hours after the chase began. ITASCA, Texas — A man was arrested Tuesday after authoriti…
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Suspect captured after 19-hour manhunt following high-speed chase in Itasca
A suspect was arrested after a 19-hour manhunt that began Monday afternoon when a driver fled from police at speeds near 130 mph. Itasca police made contact with an individual who …
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Man found in Hill Co. cornfield after pursuit and crash
ITASCA, Texas (FOX 44) – A man accused of fleeing Itasca Police officers in a high-speed chase was found hiding in a cornfield almost a full day after the pursuit started. Officers…
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Itasca ISD superintendent suspended days after arrest in undercover sex sting
ITASCA, Texas — The Itasca Independent School District suspended Superintendent Michael Stevens days after investigators arrested him in a six-month-long sex sting. The district's …
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Itasca ISD warns families after former student arrested in AI‑generated pornography case
The Itasca Independent School District in Hill County is warning families after a former high school student was arrested for creating AI‑generated pornography using photos of teac…
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Itasca PD investigate sexually explicit, deep fake images of ISD students, staff
Itasca Police continue to investigate a former high school student who they say is responsible for creating sexually explicit, deep fake photos of students and staff within the Ita…
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North Texas teen allegedly created AI porn with photos of fellow students, teachers
A juvenile was arrested for allegedly using AI to create sexually explicit images of high school students and potentially staff members in Itasca, Texas. The investigation involves…
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Former student arrested in AI-generated sexually explicit image investigation, district says
ITASCA, Texas — A former North Texas High School student has been arrested after allegedly creating AI-generated nude images of current high school students and staff, Itasca ISD's…