COMO · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
24/24
Como 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 Como.
COMPUTED 2026-07-06 18:39 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 · 2026-07-06 18:30 UTC]
- → https://www.txcourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-06 18:30 UTC]
- → https://inmate.tdcj.texas.gov/InmateSearch/viewDetail.action?sid=05775651/InmateSearch [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-06 18:30 UTC]
- → https://www.dps.texas.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-06 18:30 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.
Miguel Valdez Varela (TX)
Calvin Williams (TX)
Emma Black (TX)
John-William Trim (TX)
Dina Young (TX)
Abril Chacon Cereceres (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-04193 | Villalobos Guevara v. Karnes County Immigration Processing Center | 07/06/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-04203 | Santana Martinez v. Warden et al | 07/06/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-04191 | Kukatla v. Venturella, et al | 07/06/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-04192 | Cueto v. Venturella et al | 07/06/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-04182 | Leal Maldonado v. Thompson, et al | 07/06/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-01819 | Green v. FMR LLC et al | 07/06/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-04181 | Escatel Cordero v. Mullin, et al | 07/06/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-mj-00673-1 | USA v. Damaso | 07/06/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-04205 | Otero Martinez v. Blanche-Acting U.S. Attorney General et al | 07/06/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-mj-00674-1 | USA v. Martinez-Montelongo | 07/06/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-04201 | Gutierrez Garcia v. Blanche et al | 07/06/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-04197 | Gonzalez Alvarado v. Lyons et al | 07/06/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · County-level FAQ — applies to all of Hopkins County
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: County-level FAQ — applies to all of Hopkins County. 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 Sulphur Springs?▼
For an official criminal history report in Sulphur Springs, TX (Hopkins County), the Sulphur Springs Police Department at 125 Davis Street, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 (903-885-7602) and the Hopkins County Sheriff's Office at 298 Rosemont Street, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 (903-438-4040) issue local police clearance letters. For statewide criminal history, use the Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History (CCH) at https://records.txdps.state.tx.us/ for $3 (name-based) or fingerprint-based via IdentoGO at https://www.identogo.com/ for $25–$40. Court records are at the Hopkins County District Clerk. Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552) governs disclosure. Sources: TX DPS CCH (https://records.txdps.state.tx.us/), Hopkins County (https://www.hopkinscountytx.org/).
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 Como, 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 · Como, 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-Dallas
FBI-Dallas
FBI-Dallas
FBI-Dallas
FBI-Dallas
FBI-Dallas
FBI-Dallas
FBI-Dallas
🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 6
City of Como, TX
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| COMO-PICKTON CISD | COMO |
| MAXIE THOMPSON | COMO |
| ANGELA HELMAN | COMO |
| ANA CAMACHO | COMO |
| TRAVIS BAXLEY | COMO |
| MAGAN BRADFORD | COMO |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| GERRITS DAIRY 1 | COMO |
| DAN HUMPHREY DAIRY | COMO |
| GAMBLIN DAIRY | COMO |
| HARTOG DAIRY | COMO |
| DYNEGY MIDSTREAM SERVICES LIMITED PARTNE | COMO |
| VELLENGA DAIRY | COMO |
| HECATE ENERGY WOOD | COMO |
| COMO-PICKTON CISD-NEW CTE BUILDING & GYM | COMO |
💰 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 |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from TX state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Tren de Aragua Members from Venezuela Charged with Kidnappings that Resulted in Death, Racketeering Involving Murder, and Other Violent Offenses
Jul 6, 2026
doj_news
Federal, State, and Local Agencies Dismantle Abilene Drug Conspiracy and Seize Narcotics
Jul 6, 2026
doj_news
Mexican National Charged with Illegal Drone Operation in Protected Airspace Before FIFA World Cup Match
Jul 6, 2026
doj_news
Fort Worth Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Drug Trafficking - Over 244 Kilograms of Methamphetamine
Jul 6, 2026
doj_news
Homeland Security Task Force Led by U.S. Border Patrol Targeting Unit Sends San Antonio Woman to Federal Prison for 40 Years
Jul 2, 2026
doj_news
Hopkins County woman guilty of federal charges related to an unlicensed breeding facility in the Eastern District of Texas
Jul 2, 2026
doj_news
Remainder of Antifa Cell Members in North Texas Sentenced for Terrorist Attack on ICE Facility
Jul 1, 2026
FBI Field Office
Former Soldier-Turned-Contractor Found Guilty of Stealing Over $1 Million of MREs in El Paso
Jun 30, 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 Como
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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North Texas homeowner shoots, kills man trying to break into home, sheriff's office says
HOPKINS COUNTY, Texas — A man is dead after being shot by a homeowner in Hopkins County, according to the Hopkins County Sheriff's Office. Officials say deputies were called to a h…
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Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office makes arrest in 1996 cold case murder of Geraldine Blackmon
HOPKINS COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office said on Tuesday that a cold case murder has been solved after nearly 30 years. “After nearly three decades, a maj…
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Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office arrests 2 in child exploitation investigation
HOPKINS COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - One of two men arrested in Hopkins County in connection with a child exploitation investigation has been charged with assaulting officers. Robert Ale…
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11 dogs rescued from Hopkins County residence
HOPKINS COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – The SPCA of Texas rescued eight adult dogs and three puppies from a residence near Sulphur Springs on Wednesday. Local law enforcement responded to a…
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Hopkins County homeowner kills man trying to break into home
HOPKINS COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - A homeowner shot and killed a man who broke into a Hopkins County home Tuesday. A Ring doorbell camera showed a man identified as Buck Clary yelling …