RATCLIFF · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
24/24
Ratcliff 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 Ratcliff.
COMPUTED 2026-07-14 18:48 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 · 2026-07-14 18:31 UTC]
- → https://www.txcourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-14 18:31 UTC]
- → https://inmate.tdcj.texas.gov/InmateSearch/viewDetail.action?sid=05775651/InmateSearch [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-14 18:31 UTC]
- → https://www.dps.texas.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-14 18:31 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.
Victor Vasquez (TX)
Aaliyah Minter (TX)
Isaac Cline (TX)
Beatriz Rodriguez (TX)
Camille White (TX)
Marrianna Lopez (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-04396 | Rico Guerrero v. Vergara et al | 07/14/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-04397 | Dubon Vargas v. Vergara et al | 07/14/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-03200 | Munoz v. Commissioner of Social Security | 07/14/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-mj-00699-1 | USA v. Ramirez-Alfaro | 07/14/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-01331 | Murga Orci et al v. National Debt Relief, LLC | 07/14/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 1:26-mj-00700-1 | USA v. Mora-Santos | 07/14/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 1:26-cr-00197-1 | USA v. CRUZ-NUNEZ | 07/14/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-04385 | Reyes-Landaverde v. Warden of South Texas ICE Processing, et al. | 07/14/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 7:23-cr-00016-1 | USA v. Ortiz | 07/14/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 3:26-mj-03157-1 | USA v. Tepaz-Pelico | 07/14/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 3:26-mj-03171-1 | USA v. Arroyo Paz | 07/14/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 3:26-mj-03114-1 | USA v. Da Costa-Bastos | 07/14/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · County-level FAQ — applies to all of Houston County
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: County-level FAQ — applies to all of Houston County. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
How do I get a copy of a will in Houston?▼
To get a copy of a will in Houston, TX (Harris County), contact the Harris County Probate Court at 201 Caroline Street, 7th Floor, Houston, TX 77002 (832-927-1400). Harris County has four statutory Probate Courts; cases are filed by court number. Once a will is admitted to probate it becomes a public court record under Texas Estates Code §51.052. Search probate records at https://www.cclerk.hctx.net/ (Harris County Clerk online portal). 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: Harris County Clerk (https://www.cclerk.hctx.net/), TX Estates Code (https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/ES/htm/ES.htm).
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 Ratcliff, 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 · Ratcliff, 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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💰 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
FBI Field Office
Houston Man Guilty of Drug Trafficking as Part of Homeland Security Task Force Investigation in the Eastern District of Texas
Jul 13, 2026
doj_news
Frisco furry enthusiast sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for transporting child for sexual exploitation
Jul 13, 2026
doj_news
Two sentenced to federal prison in Eastern District of Texas cocaine trafficking conspiracy
Jul 13, 2026
doj_news
Illegal alien previously convicted of shooting girlfriend’s husband and other crimes sent to federal prison
Jul 13, 2026
doj_news
Houston man guilty of drug trafficking as part of Homeland Security Task Force investigation in the Eastern District of Texas
Jul 13, 2026
doj_news
Previously deported illegal alien convicted of multiple violent offenses in Houston area
Jul 10, 2026
doj_news
185 more charged in new cases related to continuing efforts to secure southern border
Jul 10, 2026
doj_news
Illegal alien gets federal prison time for unlawful reentry into US after seven previous removals
Jul 10, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC Endorses Ohio Supreme Court Proposal to Weaken ABA’s Law School Accreditation Monopoly
Jul 14, 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 Ratcliff
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Houston County driver arrested after synthetic urine, cocaine found in vehicle
HOUSTON COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — A Houston County driver was arrested on Sunday after law enforcement allegedly found synthetic urine and cocaine in his vehicle. The Houston County S…
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East Texas man accused of sexually assaulting child in Houston County
An East Texas man accused of sexually assaulting a young child and violating his parole was arrested in Houston County late last week. Ellis Johnta Izquierdo was booked into the Ho…
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Child’s outcry leads to East Texas man’s arrest for aggravated sexual assault
HOUSTON COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — A 9-year-old's outcry about alleged sexual abuse led to the arrest of an East Texas man on Friday. The Houston County Sheriff's Office said the repor…
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Synthetic urine, suspected cocaine residue found in vehicle after traffic stop in Houston County
A man was arrested after a traffic stop in Houston County discovered suspected cocaine and synthetic urine, according to the sheriff’s office.
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Missing teen's body found in submerged vehicle in Houston County floodwaters
Authorities discovered a missing teen dead in a submerged vehicle in Houston County floodwaters, sparking an investigation by Crockett police.