HAMLIN · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
24/24
Hamlin 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 Hamlin.
COMPUTED 2026-06-17 11:10 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 · 2026-06-17 11:03 UTC]
- → https://www.txcourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-17 11:03 UTC]
- → https://inmate.tdcj.texas.gov/InmateSearch/viewDetail.action?sid=05775651/InmateSearch [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-17 11:03 UTC]
- → https://www.dps.texas.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-17 11:03 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
AUSTIN JAN SY YATCO
Wanted
ABEL ELIAS ACOSTA
Wanted
ALEKSANDR RYZHENKOV
Wanted
JOSHUA ROBERT LINK
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.
Seriah Martinez (TX)
Triniti Rushano (TX)
Brooklyn Sanchez (TX)
Ariana Carter (TX)
Jazlyn Roman (TX)
Bruce Deskins (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 26-30865-cgb | Nicholas Felipe Jara | 06/16/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30866-cgb | Eloy Montalvo Valdez and Martha Alvarez Valdez | 06/16/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-51630-alt | Eric Charles Ybarra | 06/16/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-10660-smr | Lisa Benavides Prince and Charles Middleton Prince, III | 06/16/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-51631-alt | Antonio Patron and Joanne Cruz Patron | 06/16/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-03237 | Lee v. State of Michigan, Department of Treasury | 06/16/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-34281 | Jaime Flores and Christi A Flores | 06/16/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-34282 | Juan Merrill Francois | 06/16/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-42639-elm13 | DeSiere Shaunice Drummond | 06/16/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-70143-swe7 | Steve Sertuche, Sr | 06/16/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-42080 | Victoria Michelle Beasley | 06/16/2026 |
| CIVIL 4:26-cv-04761 | Herrera v. Tate | 06/16/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · County-level FAQ — applies to all of Jones County
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: County-level FAQ — applies to all of Jones County. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
How do I find arrest records in Anson?▼
Anson, TX (Jones County) arrest records: Jones County Sheriff (https://www.co.jones.tx.us/page/jones.County.Sheriff) — daily inmate roster, recent bookings. Anson PD (https://www.cityofanson.org/) for city-level. 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). Court records: TX Re:SearchTX (https://research.txcourts.gov/CourtRecordsSearch/) statewide. FBI Identity History Summary $18. Texas Public Information Act (Tex. Gov't Code Ch. 552). Abilene Reporter-News for regional blotter.
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 Hamlin, 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 · Hamlin, 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 Hamlin, TX
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| HAMLIN HOSPITAL DISTRICT | HAMLIN |
| HOLIDAY LODGE HEALTHCARE CENTER | HAMLIN |
| DERREL DAVIS | HAMLIN |
| WESTERN MEDICAL SUPPLY | HAMLIN |
| HAMLIN HOSPITAL DISTRICT | HAMLIN |
| HAMLIN HOSPITAL DISTRICT | HAMLIN |
| HAMLIN HOSPITAL DISTRICT | HAMLIN |
| MIRANDA MOORE | HAMLIN |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| PRIDE PIPELINE COMPA | HAMLIN |
| TXI-PORTABLE 152 | HAMLIN |
| JONES CITY 1 SOLAR | HAMLIN |
| PIED PIPER MILLS & PET SUPPLIES | HAMLIN |
| REVERSE OSMOSIS POTABLE WWTP | HAMLIN |
| SWENSON SOLAR | HAMLIN |
| JONES CITY 2 SOLAR | HAMLIN |
| CITY OF HAMLIN WWTP | HAMLIN |
💰 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 Hamlin, TX
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from TX state + federal sources · no aggregators
FBI Field Office
FBI and Partner Agencies Offer Additional Victim Assistance in the Midland Shooting
Jun 15, 2026
doj_news
Irving man receives lengthy federal prison sentence as part of Homeland Security Task Force investigation for trafficking fentanyl in the Eastern District of Texas
Jun 15, 2026
doj_news
Illegal alien living in Dallas sentenced to federal prison as part of Homeland Security Task Force investigation for trafficking methamphetamine in the Eastern District of Texas
Jun 15, 2026
FBI Field Office
Statement from FBI El Paso Special Agent in Charge About Incident in Midland, Texas
Jun 12, 2026
doj_news
U.S. Attorney's Office and FBI Issue Warning Over Use of Drones During 2026 FIFA World Cup
Jun 12, 2026
doj_news
2 Lawful Permanent Residents Charged with Attempting to Smuggle Juvenile Through El Paso Port of Entry
Jun 12, 2026
doj_news
Eagle Pass Stash House Operator Investigated by Homeland Security Task Force, Sentenced to 18 Years in Federal Prison
Jun 12, 2026
Federal Circuit
QUOTE – Furniture procurement, delivery & installation – Cincinnati, OH
Jun 11, 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 Hamlin
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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