BEND · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
24/24
Bend 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 Bend.
COMPUTED 2026-06-21 08:28 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 · 2026-06-21 08:23 UTC]
- → https://www.txcourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-21 08:23 UTC]
- → https://inmate.tdcj.texas.gov/InmateSearch/viewDetail.action?sid=05775651/InmateSearch [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-21 08:23 UTC]
- → https://www.dps.texas.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-21 08:23 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.
Hadazah-Michelle Childers (TX)
Angel Martinez Gonzalez (TX)
Bryson Boydston-Collado (TX)
Zariah Jenkins (TX)
Treshawn Clayborn (TX)
John Sloan (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 26-03239 | Vargo, in his capacity as Court-Appointed Receiver v. Choudhri et al | 06/20/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-51661-alt | Calvin Joseph Schaffer and Frances Vanessa Ayala | 06/20/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80430 | John Whitfield Mecom, III | 06/20/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-42124 | Zamar L. Alexander and Jessica L. Alexander | 06/20/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-03919 | Cherfils v. WARDEN SOUTH TEXAS ICE PROCESSING FACILITY et al | 06/20/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-04049-elm | Armendariz v. Muniz | 06/20/2026 |
| CIVIL 4:26-cv-03296 | Garcia v. Commissioner Social Security | 06/20/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-03918 | HERRERA-LOPEZ v. MULLIN, Secretary of U.S. Department of Homeland Security et al | 06/20/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30874-cgb | George Dalton Graham | 06/20/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30875-cgb | Ernesto Dominguez | 06/20/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-51660-mmp | Nicky Kanjinga Tumba | 06/20/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-32704-sgj13 | Anthony Spence | 06/20/2026 |
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 Bend, 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 · Bend, 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 1
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| BEND EXPOSURE REMEDIATION | BEND |
💰 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 2
City of Bend, TX
| EIN | Organization |
|---|---|
| 742358269 | Bend Cemetery Association Inc. |
| 752880272 | Friends of Colorado Bend State Park |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from TX state + federal sources · no aggregators
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
doj_news
Brownfield Man Sentenced to 50 Years for Producing and Possessing Child Pornography
Jun 17, 2026
Federal Circuit
QUOTE – Furniture procurement, delivery & installation – Cincinnati, OH
Jun 11, 2026
Federal Agency
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Bank of Eufaula and S N B Bancshares, Inc.
Jun 18, 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 Bend
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Lawsuit claims Big Bend area border wall could lead to ‘deadly’ flooding risk
Officials in the small West Texas border city of Presidio are asking a federal judge to temporarily block border wall construction, arguing the plan would leave locals vulnerable t…
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Gov. Abbott issues disaster declaration for 101 Texas counties, including Harris, Ft. Bend, and Montgomery
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Train derailment in Fort Bend County prompts emergency response, impacts traffic
There was a 23-car train derailment in Fort Bend County on March 18, 2026. Local authorities and hazardous materials units responded to a 23-car train derailment on Wednesday morni…
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Plans for steel barriers, roads in Texas' Big Bend National Park draws fury
The Trump administration plans to build steel barriers and roads in Big Bend National Park in Texas. The proposal is drawing outrage.
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Big Bend is on loan. Trump's border wall barriers ignore that
From West Texas to the White House, a troubling question is emerging: Who gets to remake the places that belong to all of us?
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The Looming Disaster of the Border Wall in Big Bend, Texas
Last fall, loops of razor-wire fencing were strung along the Rio Grande in the Big Bend area, a remote region of far West Texas. Then, in January, residents heard rumors that a ste…
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A Border Wall Plan Unites Republicans and Democrats in Texas: ‘This Is Insane’
Plans for a wall in Big Bend National Park prompted public protests and behind-the-scenes lobbying to sway the Trump administration to stop. Raymond Skiles, a retired ranger for Bi…