HEWITT · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
24/24
Hewitt 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 Hewitt.
COMPUTED 2026-06-14 12:24 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 · 2026-06-14 12:20 UTC]
- → https://www.txcourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-14 12:20 UTC]
- → https://inmate.tdcj.texas.gov/InmateSearch/viewDetail.action?sid=05775651/InmateSearch [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-14 12:20 UTC]
- → https://www.dps.texas.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-14 12:20 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.
Hade Martinez (TX)
Zyion Simpson (TX)
Michaela Bouillon (TX)
D'Zavior Bourgeois (TX)
Ahmari Murray (TX)
Autumn Owen (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 1:26-cv-01606 | Eleria Zaragoza v. Vergara et al | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-11126-cgb | Nicholas Brandon Steward and Whendy Delgado Martinez | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-01035-cgb | Murtaza v. Yousaf | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-42058 | Sergio Castro | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 5:26-mj-02221-1 | USA v. Matias-Alberto | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 5:26-mj-02222-1 | USA v. Martinez Alcala | 06/13/2026 |
| CIVIL 4:26-cv-04699 | Mendez Orozco v. BRADFORD et al | 06/13/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-03786 | Castillo Alvarez v. Vergara et al | 06/13/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-01604 | Lucas Escalante v. Vergara et al | 06/13/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-01605 | Marina Eleria v. Vergara et al | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-10625-smr | Jessica Mechel Stokes | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-11125-cgb | Maria Paula Bara | 06/13/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Texas
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Texas. 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 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/).
Where do I look up probate records in Allen?▼
To look up probate records in Allen, TX (Collin County), contact the Collin County Probate Court at 2300 Bloomdale Road, Suite 4192, McKinney, TX 75071 (972-548-4185). Once a will is admitted to probate it becomes a public court record under Texas Estates Code §51.052. Search probate records at the Collin County Clerk online portal at https://www.collincountytx.gov/. 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: Collin County (https://www.collincountytx.gov/), TX Estates Code (https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/ES/htm/ES.htm).
📊 Public Data Sources for Hewitt, 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 · Hewitt, 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-Houston
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FBI-Dallas
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FBI-Dallas
🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
City of Hewitt, TX
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| STACY LESSMAN | HEWITT |
| BLAKE CHRISTENSEN | HEWITT |
| MARK ERVI | HEWITT |
| BEVERLY HILL | HEWITT |
| TERRY BOLEN | HEWITT |
| MICHAEL SIMS | HEWITT |
| RICHARD LAVOY | HEWITT |
| NINA JOHNSON | HEWITT |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| W SPRING VALLEY ROAD | HEWITT |
| GARDEN HOMES OF WARREN PARK | HEWITT |
| STURDISTEEL HEWITT FACILITY | HEWITT |
| NEWERA APARTMENTS | HEWITT |
| WALMART SUPERCENTER #7156 | HEWITT |
| BULL HIDE ESTATES | HEWITT |
| LANDRETH GARDEN - ONSITE | HEWITT |
| HEWITT FIRE STATION 2 MAIN EXTENSION | HEWITT |
💰 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 |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 4
City of Hewitt, TX
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| BARBARA CLARK | 1128b4 |
| ROGER DALE | 1128a2 |
| DOREEN SHETTER | 1128b4 |
| MARIAN WARE | 1128a4 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Hewitt, TX
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from TX state + federal sources · no aggregators
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
doj_news
Iola man charged for online threats that included blowing up White House and killing federal law enforcement
Jun 11, 2026
doj_news
Guatemalan human smugglers admit to roles in 2021 mass casualty event in Chiapas, Mexico
Jun 11, 2026
doj_news
Illegal alien sentenced for sexual exploitation of a child after communicating on social media
Jun 11, 2026
Federal Circuit
QUOTE – Furniture procurement, delivery & installation – Cincinnati, OH
Jun 11, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC Files Contempt Motion Against Amare Global and Three Individuals Over Unsubstantiated Health Claims
Jun 12, 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 Hewitt
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Waco man charged with murder after deadly shooting in Hewitt, Texas
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Hewitt, Texas man allegedly records sister-in-law in shower without her consent
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Texas attorney keeps law license despite judge's order to resign after plea deal
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