BLACKWELL · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
24/24
Blackwell 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 Blackwell.
COMPUTED 2026-06-23 03:53 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 · 2026-06-23 03:39 UTC]
- → https://www.txcourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-23 03:39 UTC]
- → https://inmate.tdcj.texas.gov/InmateSearch/viewDetail.action?sid=05775651/InmateSearch [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-23 03:39 UTC]
- → https://www.dps.texas.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-23 03:39 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.
Yaneth Santiago Valencia (TX)
Angel Martinez Gonzalez (TX)
Treshawn Clayborn (TX)
Bryson Boydston-Collado (TX)
Bertha Aranda (TX)
Rojelio Santana (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 |
|---|---|---|
| CRIMINAL 1:26-cr-00335-1 | USA v. Garcia-Perez | 06/22/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 1:26-cr-00336-1 | USA v. Gonzalez-Chavez | 06/22/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-01695 | Cano v. Commissioner of Social Security | 06/22/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-03932 | NEFTALI-AARON v. Warden of Karnes County Immigration Processing Center et al | 06/22/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-03933 | Rodriguez Rodriguez v. WARDEN | 06/22/2026 |
| CIVIL 6:26-cv-00397 | HILL v. Atilus et al | 06/22/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 2:24-cr-02830-1 | USA v. Cruz-Perez | 06/22/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 5:24-mj-01212-1 | USA v. Joseph | 06/22/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 1:26-cr-00237-1 | USA v. Dia | 06/22/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-01625 | Kammerer v. Vergara et al | 06/22/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-03938 | VAZQUEZ LOPEZ v. ORTEGA et al | 06/22/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-01061 | Sturdivant et al v. American Economy Insurance Company et al | 06/22/2026 |
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 Blackwell, 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 · Blackwell, 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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🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| TURKEY TRACK WIND ENERGY CENTER | BLACKWELL |
| AEP TEXAS NORTH COMPANY | BLACKWELL |
| HYLTON PIT 627 | BLACKWELL |
| MSI PIT | BLACKWELL |
| OAK CREEK POWER STATION | BLACKWELL |
| OAK CREEK POWER STATION | BLACKWELL |
| MCWHORTERS LIVE OAK LODGE-PLANT - LIVE O | BLACKWELL |
| NOLAN COUNTY FWSD NO. 1 - BLACKWELL | BLACKWELL |
💰 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 3
City of Blackwell, TX
| EIN | Organization |
|---|---|
| 274094065 | Blackwell Community Improvement Association |
| 274235303 | Blackwell Consolidated Education Foundation Inc. |
| 752714053 | Blackwell Volunteer Fire Department Inc. |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from TX state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Federal Jury Convicts Dallas Man for Distributing Fentanyl – Over 17,000 Fentanyl Pills Seized
Jun 22, 2026
doj_news
Leader of drug trafficking organization linked to Mexican cartels sentenced in Homeland Security Task Force case
Jun 18, 2026
doj_news
Illegal alien sentenced after tossing kilos of meth out car window during pursuit
Jun 18, 2026
doj_news
Border enforcement efforts result in 160 more cases filed in the Southern District of Texas
Jun 18, 2026
doj_news
Honduran National Charged with Illegal Drone Operation in Protected Airspace Before FIFA World Cup Match
Jun 18, 2026
doj_news
Illegal alien returns to federal prison for unlawful reentry into US and violating supervised release
Jun 18, 2026
doj_news
Mexican national sentenced to 20 years for international cocaine trafficking conspiracy
Jun 18, 2026
doj_news
Former Wylie Assistant Principal charged with child exploitation violations in the Eastern District of Texas
Jun 17, 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 Blackwell
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Data centre operator IREN signs $1.6bn Dell deal for Blackwell systems at Texas AI campus
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Nolan County Commissions to Meet In Regular Session June 22
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Preserving the family farm: Nolan County family battles Oncor Electric over eminent domain claim
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North Texas man executed as his cousin claims ‘I was the killer’ in fatal 2008 robbery
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A breach exposed driver’s licenses and passports for 3 million people in Texas
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A Houston drowning tests whether Texas law gives the right to deny brain death testing
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A Texas man accused of killing his pregnant wife fled to Italy weeks before trial. He’s asking a judge not to send him back
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Texas’s GOP platform is getting more extreme — and influential
Texas is often first to introduce proposed legislation that is copied by other conservative states or picked up by national candidates.