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 2026-05-31 21:25 UTC · SCORE 24/24
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- → https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/open-government [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-05-31 21:24 UTC]
- → https://www.txcourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-05-31 21:24 UTC]
- → https://inmate.tdcj.texas.gov/InmateSearch/viewDetail.action?sid=05775651/InmateSearch [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-05-31 21:24 UTC]
- → https://www.dps.texas.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-05-31 21:24 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 →
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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-03524 | ALMEIDA TASE v. WARDEN OF SOUTH TEXAS DETENTION FACILITY et al | 05/31/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-60355-mmp | Michael Harper | 05/31/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-51095-mmp | Michael Francis Crkvenac and Jenny Adair Crkvenac | 05/31/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-11027-cgb | Hi Sign Brewing, LLC | 05/31/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-11028 | Escondido HSB, LLC | 05/31/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-05036-alt | Hooper v. Rice | 05/31/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-33873 | Fahd Gamal Zaki | 05/31/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-33874 | Abdul Basit Wahab | 05/31/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-32592 | Tammy Lashon Daniels | 05/31/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-70095-swe7 | Daniel A Martin | 05/31/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-42385-elm7 | Linda Fay Knight | 05/31/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-32408-swe7 | Jeanette Regina Patton | 05/31/2026 |
Cities in Hood County
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Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
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.
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
Statewide (TX) — federal-news feed scoped to state
FBI-Dallas
FBI-ElPaso
FBI-SanAntonio
FBI-Houston
FBI-Dallas
FBI-Dallas
FBI-Dallas
FBI-Dallas
🚔 Recent Public Arrest Records 10
| Name | Date | Agency |
|---|---|---|
| GILSTRAP, VRYANT, MARQUISE | 2026-05-21 | Dallas PD |
| TRAYLOR, JOSEPH, CORNELIUS | 2026-05-21 | Dallas PD |
| PANIAGUA, MARCELO, ANGEL | 2026-05-21 | Dallas PD |
| RODRIGUEZ-GONZALEZ, YEIXON | 2026-05-21 | Dallas PD |
| CUNNINGHAM, MICHAEL, JAMAL | 2026-05-21 | Dallas PD |
| GRIMALDO, ALICIA | 2026-05-21 | Dallas PD |
| CAMPBELL, JESSE, LAMAR | 2026-05-21 | Dallas PD |
| CAMPBELL, QUINTON, DARRELL | 2026-05-21 | Dallas PD |
| MOYER, CHARLES, COREY | 2026-05-21 | Dallas PD |
| FAIN, MICHAEL, RAY | 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 |
⛔ 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
| EIN | Organization |
|---|---|
| 010342663 | Helen F Wylie Foundation |
| 010500483 | Leone R Murray Trust Uart 4 |
| 010504173 | Margaret & Don Matheson Scholarship Fund |
| 010515187 | Alstrom Syndrome International |
| 010515885 | Lida P Underhill Charitable Tr |
| 010548371 | Muslim Legal Fund of America |
| 010548553 | A C C L A I M Youth Foundation |
| 010550309 | Lexington Log Cabins & Heritage Center Inc. |
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 2
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| The First National Bank of Granbury | Granbury |
| The First National Bank of Lipan | Lipan |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 11
Direct from TX state + federal sources · no aggregators
FBI Field Office
FBI Dallas and the North Texas Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Announce the Results of Operation Soteria Shield
May 29, 2026
FBI Field Office
FBI Dallas and the North Texas Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Announce the Results of Operation Soteria Shield
May 29, 2026
FBI Field Office
FBI Dallas and the North Texas Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Announce the Results of Operation Soteria Shield
May 29, 2026
doj_news
Memorial Day weekend shooting part of 250 new cases filed in ongoing border security efforts
May 29, 2026
FBI Field Office
FBI Dallas Warns Drone Operators of Temporary Flight Restrictions During FIFA World Cup 2026
May 28, 2026
doj_news
Port Arthur woman guilty of drug trafficking as part of Homeland Security Task Force investigation in the Eastern District of Texas
May 28, 2026
doj_news
Beaumont felon guilty of drug trafficking and firearms violations following Homeland Security Task Force investigation in the Eastern District of Texas
May 28, 2026
doj_news
NOLA man guilty of drug trafficking as part of Homeland Security Task Force investigation following Interstate-10 traffic stop in the Eastern District of Texas
May 28, 2026
FBI Field Office
Houston-Area Resident Sentenced to 10 Years for Stock Investment Ponzi Scheme
May 27, 2026
doj_news
Former Dallas Housing Authority Employee Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Stealing Government Funds
May 27, 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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Multiple fatalities as tornado hits Granbury, Hood County, Texas
Emergency responders were still searching for missing people today. The National Weather Service gave a preliminary estimate of Wednesday night's violent system, saying a tornado i…
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Hood County Sheriff's Office says Lipan man killed by mountain lion; Texas Parks and Wildlife says 'no evidence' of attack
The Hood County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a possible mountain lion in Lipan after a man was found dead following an attack this week, but Texas Parks and Wildlife sa…
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Hood County deputies shoot, kill man accused of online threats against law enforcement
Hood County deputies fatally shot a 67-year-old man last week after he allegedly made terroristic threats toward law enforcement officials on social media. Granbury police said in …
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North Texas senior without food and water calls 911 for help amid growing crisis
Hood County Sheriff dispatch audio reveals an elderly person in a critical situation. The man, who CBS News Texas is not identifying, called the sheriff's office with a weak voice …
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North Texas man charged with felony after Facebook post; attorney says it was just a "meme"
Marvin Hurst is fascinated with writing more than speaking, but he figured out how to combine the two on television. CBS News Texas welcomed him aboard our digital team in January …
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Mountain lion eyed in Texas attack as officials warn to keep children, animals inside at night
Officials in a rural area of Texas are urging residents to keep young children and animals inside at night as they search for a mountain lion believed to have killed a man in the a…