MEDINA COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
24/24
Medina 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 Medina County.
COMPUTED 2026-06-15 13:10 UTC · SCORE 24/24
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TX AG (PIA)
TX Courts
TDCJ Inmate
TX DPS
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- → https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/open-government [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-15 13:08 UTC]
- → https://www.txcourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-15 13:08 UTC]
- → https://inmate.tdcj.texas.gov/InmateSearch/viewDetail.action?sid=05775651/InmateSearch [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-15 13:08 UTC]
- → https://www.dps.texas.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-15 13:08 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.
Zyion Simpson (TX)
Hade Martinez (TX)
Michaela Bouillon (TX)
Ahmari Murray (TX)
Karla Caravantes Lopez (TX)
D'Zavior Bourgeois (TX)
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
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Recent Texas Court Cases
Most recent Texas court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-01607 | Perez Perez v. Vergara et al | 06/14/2026 |
| CIVIL 4:26-cv-04700 | CABRERA VALERIO v. Tate et al | 06/14/2026 |
| CIVIL 4:26-cv-04701 | GEBREYOHANNIS v. FRINK et al | 06/14/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 7:26-mj-02257-1 | USA v. Rios-Abundiz | 06/14/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 7:26-mj-02264-1 | USA v. De La Cruz | 06/14/2026 |
| CIVIL 4:26-cv-04702 | chacon carrero v. Mullins, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security et al | 06/14/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-01083 | Gonzalez Rodas v. Warden et al | 06/14/2026 |
| CIVIL 4:26-cv-04703 | COREA GARCIA v. LYONS, Acting Director, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement; et al | 06/14/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-01639 | MARTINEZ-GARAY v. Garcia et al | 06/14/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-10846-smr | Sisto Lozano, Jr | 06/14/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-41544-mxm13 | Humayun Iqbal Khan | 06/14/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 5:26-mj-02231-1 | USA v. Flores-Lorenzo | 06/14/2026 |
Cities in Medina County
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Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
How do I look up an arrest in Castroville?▼
To look up an arrest in Castroville, TX (Medina County), contact the Castroville Police Department at 1209 Fiorella Street, Castroville, TX 78009 (830-931-4090). The Medina County Sheriff's Office at 1308 Avenue T, Hondo, TX 78861 (830-741-6000) maintains a current inmate roster at https://www.medinacountytexas.org/. Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552) makes adult arrest reports public. The Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History at https://records.txdps.state.tx.us/ provides statewide criminal history for $3. Court charges tied to arrests appear at the Medina County District Clerk (felonies) and County Clerk (misdemeanors). Sources: Medina County (https://www.medinacountytexas.org/), TX DPS (https://www.dps.texas.gov/).
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 Medina County, 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 · Medina County, 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-ElPaso
FBI-SanAntonio
FBI-Houston
FBI-ElPaso
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 |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| BEXAR CHEMICAL & SUPPLY INC | CASTROVILLE |
| EAST MEDINA COUNTY SUD UNIT 4-PLANT | DEVINE |
| ENCHANTED RIVER ESTATES | CASTROVILLE |
| CASTROVILLE AIRPORT-PLANT - 10500 AIRPOR | CASTROVILLE |
| POTRANCO RANCH UNIT 10 PHASE A | CASTROVILLE |
| WOODLANDS AT MEDINA HILLS UNITS 2A & 4A | MICO |
| HORACE BROWN FAC | LA COSTE |
| HONDO BULK COMMODITIES | HONDO |
💰 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 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
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 2
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| TXN Bank | Hondo |
| Castroville State Bank | Castroville |
🏛️ 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
FBI National
Master of Shadow Fleet Tanker Pleads Guilty in D.C. for Evading U.S. Coast Guard During Weeks-Long Pursuit
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 Medina County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Found: Deputies seek public’s help to locate missing 15-year-old last seen at Devine home
MEDINA COUNTY, Texas — UPDATE 2/9: The Medina County Sheriff's office said Andie has been safely located. MEDINA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE STATEMENT Andie has been located and she is…
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'Operation: Blank Check' leads to arrest of 20 in Medina County crime bust
MEDINA COUNTY, Texas — More than a dozen people have been arrested as a result of to "Operation: Blank Check" in Medina County, the district attorney says. Starting around 6 a.m. T…
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Former Medina County commissioner facing felony fraud, tampering with evidence charges
MEDINA COUNTY, Texas – A Medina County commissioner who resigned last week citing personal reasons faces felony fraud and tampering with evidence charges, a spokesman for the Texas…
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Medina County sheriff not required to release bodycam video showing fatal shooting of food influencer, AG’s office rules
MEDINA COUNTY, Texas – Body-worn camera footage in the deadly shooting of food influencer Michael Anthony Duarte may be withheld, according to the Texas Attorney General’s office. …