MESQUITE · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
24/24
Mesquite 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 Mesquite.
COMPUTED 2026-07-30 01:12 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 · 2026-07-30 01:04 UTC]
- → https://www.txcourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-30 01:04 UTC]
- → https://inmate.tdcj.texas.gov/InmateSearch/viewDetail.action?sid=05775651/InmateSearch [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-30 01:04 UTC]
- → https://www.dps.texas.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-30 01:04 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.
LaTonya White (TX)
Izabella Singh (TX)
Marlon Pineda (TX)
Rosa Romero Martinez (TX)
Blanca Calero (TX)
Alice Mulaya (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 26-70181-smr | Yassine Najarro Torres | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-52020-alt | Rosa Vargas | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-70182-smr | Jeffrey Allen Vaught | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-31057-cgb | Ernesto Santillan, Jr. | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-31056-cgb | Leonel Lopez | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-52021 | Celeste Maindo | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-31058-cgb | Juan Gabriel Cordova | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-70183-smr | Wayne Christian Gobel | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-52022-alt | Donna Margaruite Rayford | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-11447 | James Shriver and Faith Shriver | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-70184-smr | Alexander Mackenzie Preston | 07/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-52023-alt | Arnoldo Molina, Jr | 07/29/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
How do I search property ownership in Mesquite?▼
Mesquite, TX (Dallas County) property ownership: Dallas Central Appraisal District (https://www.dallascad.org/) — free parcel search by owner, address, account number with assessed values, sales history. Dallas County Clerk (https://www.dallascounty.org/government/county-clerk/) for recorded deeds, mortgages, liens. Recording fees per Tex. Local Gov't Code §118.011 (https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/LG/htm/LG.118.htm). Tax payment: Dallas County Tax Office (https://www.dallasact.com/). City of Mesquite (https://www.cityofmesquite.com/) for city services and code. Texas Public Information Act (Tex. Gov't Code Ch. 552). Property fraud alert via Dallas County Clerk subscription.
Where can I find information on the number of private pre-schools in the city?▼
For private preschool counts and enrollment data in Mesquite, Texas (Dallas County), the authoritative source is the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey at nces.ed.gov/surveys/pss/privateschoolsearch — it includes every private school that responded to the biennial federal survey, with enrollment counts, grades served, religious affiliation, and student-teacher ratios. As of the latest survey, Mesquite has roughly half a dozen private preschools according to NCES and Private School Review (privateschoolreview.com/texas/mesquite/pre), with the average acceptance rate at 100% and about 57% being religiously affiliated. For broader, parent-review-style listings of preschools and pre-K programs, Niche at niche.com/k12/search/preschools/t/mesquite-dallas-tx aggregates NCES data with reviews. The Texas Education Agency at tea.texas.gov maintains a directory of accredited private schools in Texas (the Texas Private School Accreditation Commission roster). For state-licensed childcare and pre-K centers (which is a different regulatory category from private schools), the Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Search at childcare.hhs.texas.gov is the official tool — searchable by ZIP code, with inspection history and capacity. Mesquite ISD itself runs free public pre-K for eligible families through mesquiteisd.org. None of these sources charge for basic data.
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).
📊 Public Data Sources for Mesquite, 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 · Mesquite, 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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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
City of Mesquite, TX
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| DONALD KOEPSELL | MESQUITE |
| ANGELINA RIVERO | MESQUITE |
| DEEANN DOCKINS | MESQUITE |
| REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO, INC | MESQUITE |
| CHARLES SAUTER | MESQUITE |
| AARON KREISLER | MESQUITE |
| KENNETH KIRKPATRICK | MESQUITE |
| SOUTH TEXAS REHABILITATION HOSPITAL LP | MESQUITE |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| FRITZTILE A DIV OF STONCOR GROUP INC | MESQUITE |
| MISD ACADEMY GYM & PDC RENOVATION | MESQUITE |
| MILITARY PARKWAY TRAIL | MESQUITE |
| FABRICATED METAL PRODUCT | MESQUITE |
| WALMART NEIGHBORHOOD MARKET 2976 | MESQUITE |
| DISPALY SOURCE ALLIANCE | MESQUITE |
| CONTRACT 2023-095 PAVING IMP FOR LEE ST | MESQUITE |
| SOUTHERN STAR CONCRETE - BALCH SPRINGS P | MESQUITE |
💰 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 | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Unable to get your credit report or |
| 2026-05-21 | Experian Information S | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | Experian Information S | Problem with fraud alerts or securit |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
City of Mesquite, TX
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| CARDIO TRANS-TELEPHONIC LAB | 1128Aa |
| MINA MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUP | 1128b8 |
| TICHENOR'S BROADWAY PHARMACY | 1128b4 |
| WALTCO MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND S | 1128b8 |
| AMY ANDERSON | 1128b1 |
| LATOSHA BENNETT | 1128b4 |
| EMMANUEL BENSON | 1128a1 |
| ROSE BENSON | 1128a1 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Mesquite, TX
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from TX state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Abilene Man Receives 50-year Sentence for Producing and Transporting Child Pornography
Jul 29, 2026
doj_news
Former law enforcement officer guilty of sexual exploitation of a child in the Eastern District of Texas
Jul 28, 2026
doj_news
Illegal alien from Venezuela sentenced to federal prison in the Eastern District of Texas for trafficking methamphetamine
Jul 28, 2026
FBI Field Office
ISIS Supporter Admits to Disseminating Terrorist Propaganda via Social Media
Jul 27, 2026
doj_news
Total Men’s Primary Care and Dr. Mason Jones Agree to Pay Up to $600,000 in Civil Penalties for Alleged Violations of the Controlled Substances Act
Jul 24, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC and States Act Against Hims & Hers for Deceptive and Unlawful Privacy Practices
Jul 29, 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 Mesquite
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Mesquite man violated protective order before alleged murder of 4-month-old, affidavit states
MESQUITE, Texas — Mesquite police have charged a 24-year-old man with capital murder for the death of a 4-month-old infant. Police said they charged 24-year-old Jayeshaun Spencer w…
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Mesquite teen charged in shooting of DoorDash food delivery driver
A 17-year-old is now charged in connection with a shooting that injured a food delivery driver in October. Mesquite Police said they arrested Ledavion Sockwell on Monday, exactly f…
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Judge signs disaster declaration after first screwworm case reported in Starr County
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Starr County Judge Eloy Vera signed a disaster declaration on Monday following the county’s first reported case of New World Screwworm. The case …
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Houston man killed in fatal crash in Starr County, Texas DPS says
A Houston man was killed in a fatal car crash in Starr County, Texas Department of Public Safety officials said.
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‘I was prepared’: Starr County rancher recalls identifying screwworm in calf
Videos and images in this article may be graphic for some viewers. HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Starr County rancher is urging people to remain vigilant after ...
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‘Wish it never happened’: Starr County ranchers concerned after New World screwworm case
ROMA, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Starr County rancher says he is concerned about the impact a confirmed case of New World screwworm could have on his operation as western Starr Coun…