HOOD COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
24/24
Hood 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 Hood County.
COMPUTED 2026-07-18 15:09 UTC · SCORE 24/24
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- → https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/open-government [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-18 15:01 UTC]
- → https://www.txcourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-18 15:01 UTC]
- → https://inmate.tdcj.texas.gov/InmateSearch/viewDetail.action?sid=05775651/InmateSearch [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-18 15:01 UTC]
- → https://www.dps.texas.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-18 15:01 UTC]
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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.
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SHOOTING OF MINOR VICTIM
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AUSTIN JAN SY YATCO
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ABEL ELIAS ACOSTA
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ALEKSANDR RYZHENKOV
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
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Children Missing From Texas (Statewide)
Active Texas cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
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Galileo De La Torre (TX)
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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 5:26-cv-04542 | Devkota v. Thompson et al | 07/17/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-04543 | RODRIGUEZ RIVERA v. KARNES COUNTY IMMIGRATION PROCESSING CENTER et al | 07/17/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-04544 | SANTOS VARGAS v. KARNES COUNTY IMMIGRATION PROCESSING CENTER et al | 07/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-11363-smr | Edna Louise Asquith | 07/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-11364-cgb | Paeten Maece Pittman Deschenne | 07/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-11365-cgb | Josiah Daniel Onciu | 07/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-11366-cgb | Mary Carol Golden | 07/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-42390-elm11 | 5500 Rowlett LLC and 108 Gilbert Villas LLC | 07/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-10368 | Danna Marie Therrien | 07/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-42449 | Malik J. Barron | 07/17/2026 |
| CIVIL 4:26-cv-05704 | Espinosa v. Chedraui USA, Inc., d/b/a Fiesta Mart | 07/17/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:25-cv-00254 | Morris v. Bisignano <B><font color=red>Case Remanded. </font></B> | 07/17/2026 |
Cities in Hood County
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Common Questions
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How do I look up an arrest in Hood?▼
Hood County, TX arrest lookup: Hood County Sheriff (https://www.co.hood.tx.us/138/Sheriff) — daily inmate roster, recent bookings. Granbury PD (https://www.granbury.org/91/Police-Personnel) for city arrests. Statewide criminal history: Texas DPS Public Site (https://publicsite.dps.texas.gov/) $3 name-based, $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). Court records: Hood County District Clerk (https://www.co.hood.tx.us/144/District-Clerk) 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).
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/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Hood 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 · Hood 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
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FBI-Dallas
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FBI-Dallas
FBI-Dallas
FBI-Dallas
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🚔 Recent Public Arrest Records 10
| Name | Date | Agency |
|---|---|---|
| JONES, TROY, CORNELL | 2026-05-21 | Dallas PD |
| FAIN, MICHAEL, RAY | 2026-05-21 | Dallas PD |
| MOYER, CHARLES, COREY | 2026-05-21 | Dallas PD |
| CAMPBELL, QUINTON, DARRELL | 2026-05-21 | Dallas PD |
| CAMPBELL, JESSE, LAMAR | 2026-05-21 | Dallas PD |
| GRIMALDO, ALICIA | 2026-05-21 | Dallas PD |
| CUNNINGHAM, MICHAEL, JAMAL | 2026-05-21 | Dallas PD |
| RODRIGUEZ-GONZALEZ, YEIXON | 2026-05-21 | Dallas PD |
| PANIAGUA, MARCELO, ANGEL | 2026-05-21 | Dallas PD |
| TRAYLOR, JOSEPH, CORNELIUS | 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 |
|---|---|
| ORCHARDS 12B | GRANBURY |
| CANYON CREEK HOMES | GRANBURY |
| KNOX RANCH WWTP | GRANBURY |
| PATRIOT HOMES | GRANBURY |
| BLUE RIBBON HOMES | GRANBURY |
| HILL COURT VILLAS | GRANBURY |
| DECORDOVA | GRANBURY |
| LUKER RANCH | GRANBURY |
💰 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 | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Unable to get your credit report or |
| 2026-05-21 | Experian Information S | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | Experian Information S | Problem with fraud alerts or securit |
⛔ 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 2
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| The First National Bank of Granbury | Granbury |
| The First National Bank of Lipan | Lipan |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from TX state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Final Guatemalan national extradited to U.S. admits to role in 2021 alien smuggling mass casualty event in Chiapas, Mexico
Jul 17, 2026
doj_news
Dallas man sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance
Jul 16, 2026
doj_news
Six defendants plead guilty to conspiracy to steal crude oil in the Permian Basin
Jul 16, 2026
doj_news
Grand jury indicts Iola man for online threats that included blowing up White House and killing law enforcement
Jul 15, 2026
doj_news
Human smuggler with cartel ties sentenced for trafficking fentanyl laced with xylazine as part of Homeland Security Task Force investigation
Jul 15, 2026
doj_news
Houston Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison for Smuggling Meth into United States
Jul 15, 2026
doj_news
Six Lubbock Methamphetamine Traffickers Sentenced to Combined 143 Years in Prison
Jul 15, 2026
FBI Field Office
Grand Jury Indicts Iola Man for Online Threats That Included Blowing up White House and Killing Law Enforcement
Jul 15, 2026
Federal Agency
US Department of Labor recovers more than $500K in back wages from San Diego deli for 6 workers
Jul 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 Hood County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Hood County claims legal victory in data center lawsuit
The debate over data centers continues to heat up in north Texas with Hood County claiming legal victory over a key court ruling.
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'Your job is at risk': A North Texas county's data center fight is playing out in two places at once
A judge tossed a lawsuit to force Hood County to approve two data centers as Granbury residents file petitions to recall the mayor and city council.
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Inside the Granbury data center revolt: recalls, lawsuits and Texas Rangers
A recall petition, an Open Meetings Act lawsuit and a Texas Rangers complaint drive the Granbury data center fight over Project Patriot on 2,000 acres.
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Texas city bans data centers as opposition mounts statewide
A city ban, a statewide poll and failed county moratoriums signal rising resistance to Texas data centers as the state eyes new regulations.
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Eight data centers threaten to transform this small Texas county. Local officials say they have no power to stop them.
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