DENTON COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
24/24
Denton 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 Denton County.
COMPUTED 2026-06-06 23:01 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 · 2026-06-06 22:35 UTC]
- → https://www.txcourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-06 22:35 UTC]
- → https://inmate.tdcj.texas.gov/InmateSearch/viewDetail.action?sid=05775651/InmateSearch [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-06 22:35 UTC]
- → https://www.dps.texas.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-06 22:35 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.
Cameron Moore (TX)
Yareli Coronado (TX)
Ivenia Flores-Medina (TX)
Andrew Hernandez (TX)
Trendyn Blount (TX)
Jelisa Saldana (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 5:26-cv-03661 | Abrego Esquivel v. KARNES COUNTY IMMIGRATION PROCESSING CENTER | 06/06/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30826-cgb | Myldreth Ochoa | 06/06/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-34106 | Denise Kaye Ealoms | 06/06/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-80406 | Jason Blaze Barbato and Aunnie Dietra Barbato | 06/06/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-42018-mxm7 | Dahlia Ochoa Morgan | 06/06/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-42068-mxm7 | Oscar Alvarez, Jr | 06/06/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-32534-sgj7 | Lauren Elizabeth Wallace | 06/06/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-32535-swe7 | Isabella Beverly Guerra | 06/06/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-32536-sgj7 | Zoe Madison Rae Brown | 06/06/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-32537-mvl7 | Raymond Lewis Hightower | 06/06/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-41994 | Adrianna Maria Villarreal | 06/06/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-41995 | Brandon Wayne Ponce | 06/06/2026 |
Cities in Denton County
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Cited Answers · Verified Sources
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
Where do I find business records in Denton?▼
Denton, TX business records: Texas Secretary of State SOSDirect (https://www.sos.state.tx.us/corp/sosda/) for corporate filings, DBAs, registered agents. Denton County Clerk (https://www.dentoncounty.gov/) for assumed names (DBA). Texas Comptroller franchise tax (https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/franchise/) for entity status. City of Denton business licensing (https://www.cityofdenton.com/) for local permits. Statute Tex. Bus. Orgs. Code Ch. 5 (https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/BO/htm/BO.5.htm). Texas Public Information Act (Tex. Gov't Code Ch. 552). BBB and Texas AG complaints database (https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/consumer-protection).
Where can an employer find ways to determine if an employee is using illicit drugs?▼
Frisco, TX (Denton/Collin Counties) employee drug testing methods: Federal context — DOT testing rules (49 CFR Part 40) for safety-sensitive transportation jobs. SAMHSA Drug Testing Standards and HHS Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs (https://www.samhsa.gov/workplace). Texas: at-will state, generally permissive of employer drug testing; Tex. Lab. Code Ch. 411 §108 references drug-free workplace. Common methods: urine (most common), oral fluid, hair, blood. Reasonable suspicion, post-accident, random (DOT/safety-sensitive), and pre-employment all allowed in Texas. Confidentiality required under HIPAA (45 CFR Part 164). EEOC ADA guidance (https://www.eeoc.gov/) — drug tests are not 'medical exams' under ADA. Texas Workforce Commission (https://www.twc.texas.gov/) for employer compliance.
How do I look up an arrest in Lewisville?▼
Lewisville, TX (Denton County) arrest lookup: Denton County Sheriff (https://www.dentoncounty.gov/) — daily inmate search. Lewisville PD records (https://www.cityoflewisville.com/government/departments/police-department) — public via Texas PIA. 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). Statute Tex. Gov't Code §411.083 (https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.411.htm). Court records: Denton County District Clerk and statewide TX Re:SearchTX (https://research.txcourts.gov/CourtRecordsSearch/). FBI Identity History Summary $18. Texas Public Information Act (Tex. Gov't Code Ch. 552).
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/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Denton 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 · Denton 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-Dallas
FBI-Dallas
FBI-SanAntonio
FBI-SanAntonio
FBI-SanAntonio
FBI-SanAntonio
FBI-Houston
🚔 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 |
💰 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 5
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Sanger Bank | Sanger |
| Charles Schwab Premier Bank, SSB | Westlake |
| Pointbank | Pilot Point |
| Charles Schwab Bank, SSB | Westlake |
| Charles Schwab Trust Bank | Westlake |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from TX state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Illegal alien admits to exploiting fraudulent U.S. citizenship to access restricted offshore oil platforms
Jun 5, 2026
doj_news
Collin County man arrested and charged in the Eastern District of Texas with making threats against the President of the United States
Jun 5, 2026
doj_news
Federal Prosecutors Add Nearly 300 New Immigration Cases in Western District of Texas
Jun 5, 2026
doj_news
Homeland Security Task Force Case Results in 30-Year Federal Prison Sentence for Oklahoma Drug Trafficker
Jun 5, 2026
doj_news
Mexican Man Gets 16 Years in Federal Prison for Aggravated Smuggling Conspiracy Investigated by Homeland Security Task Force
Jun 5, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC Gives Final Approval to Order Against Illuminate Settling Allegations It Failed to Secure Students’ Personal Data
Jun 5, 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 Denton County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Map: Where did Texas attorney general candidates get the most support in Denton County?
Galveston state Sen. Mayes Middleton won 83% of Denton County voting precincts on his way to defeating U.S. Rep. Chip Roy of Austin last week in the statewide Republican runoff to …
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UIW student-athlete, 1 other person killed in deadly car crash, Sanger police say
A University of the Incarnate Word track and field athlete died last week in a Denton County crash, the school confirmed.
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17 men arrested in Denton County prostitution sting
Julia Falcon is a digital content producer at CBS News Texas. Julia has previously written for news outlets across Dallas-Fort Worth like the Denton Record-Chronicle, D Magazine, 1…
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Helicopter crashes in Denton County near Texas Motor Speedway
A helicopter crash in Denton County near Texas Motor Speedway left two people injured and hospitalized on Wednesday morning.
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Map: Where was Ken Paxton's strongest support in Denton County?
The margin of victory for Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Texas-sized – and Texas-wide – clobbering of incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in last week’s Republican runoff election in Denton …
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North Texas man accused of removing body from Denton County cemetery, charged with corpse abuse
A Denton County man is facing a felony charge after authorities say he removed a body from a local cemetery, prompting an investigation involving federal agents. Investigators with…
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Denton County voting locations, wait times & sample ballots
It's election day in Texas! Here are the locations where you can cast your ballot in Denton County for the primary runoff election.
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A half-million records and one app: The group behind a massive effort to ‘clean’ voter rolls
Police officers in Texas, senior citizens at a nursing home in Pennsylvania and people who had registered to vote at a Marine base in California. They are among the thousands of vo…