BENBROOK · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
24/24
Benbrook 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 Benbrook.
COMPUTED 2026-06-03 04:06 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 · 2026-06-03 03:49 UTC]
- → https://www.txcourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-03 03:49 UTC]
- → https://inmate.tdcj.texas.gov/InmateSearch/viewDetail.action?sid=05775651/InmateSearch [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-03 03:49 UTC]
- → https://www.dps.texas.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-03 03:49 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 →
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Recent Texas Court Cases
Most recent Texas court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| CIVIL 7:26-cv-00218 | Rosas III v. Singh et al | 06/02/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 5:26-cr-00189-1 | USA v. Barahona-Alvarado | 06/02/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 1:26-cr-00295-1 | USA v. Olalde Angeles | 06/02/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-01482 | Henderson v. Swingler et al | 06/02/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 1:26-cr-00296-1 | USA v. Diaz | 06/02/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-01145 | Narayanaswamy v. Safeco Insurance Company | 06/02/2026 |
| CIVIL 6:26-cv-00357 | Ordonez Hernandez v. MOONEYHAM et al | 06/02/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-01533 | ugli shokirov v. El Paso Detention Center et al | 06/02/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-01222 | Chen v. The Corporations, Partnerships, and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A, | 06/02/2026 |
| CIVIL 7:26-cv-00168 | Biggerstaff v. Ruiz et al | 06/02/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-01522 | Perez Bellorin v. Department of Homeland Security | 06/02/2026 |
| CIVIL 6:26-cv-00356 | Pacheco Funez v. Mooneyham, et al | 06/02/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · County-level FAQ — applies to all of Tarrant County
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: County-level FAQ — applies to all of Tarrant County. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
How can I access police reports for a specific date?▼
To access police reports for a specific date in Fort Worth, TX (Tarrant County), contact the Fort Worth Police Department Records Section at 505 W. Felix Street, Fort Worth, TX 76115 (817-392-4150). Submit a Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552) request specifying date, time, and location. The City of Fort Worth offers online ordering at https://www.fortworthpd.com/. Standard fees: $6 per incident or accident report. Closed-case reports are public; ongoing investigations may be redacted. The Tarrant County Sheriff's Office at https://www.tarrantcountytx.gov/sheriff handles county-level incidents. Sources: Fort Worth PD (https://www.fortworthpd.com/), TX PIA (https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.552.htm).
How can I obtain a copy of a police report?▼
To get a copy of a police report in Hurst, TX (Tarrant County), contact the Hurst Police Department Records Section at 825 Thousand Oaks Drive, Hurst, TX 76054 (817-788-7180). HPD releases incident reports and accident reports under Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552). Standard fees: incident reports about $6, accident reports $6 (CR-3 form). Online ordering for accident reports is at https://cris.dot.state.tx.us/. Some reports may be redacted; reports involving juveniles or sexual offenses have restricted access under Texas Family Code Chapter 58 and other statutes. Sources: Hurst PD (https://www.hursttx.gov/departments/police-department), TxDOT CRIS (https://cris.dot.state.tx.us/).
Where do I look up a marriage license in Fort Worth?▼
To look up a marriage license in Fort Worth, TX (Tarrant County), contact the Tarrant County Clerk at 100 W. Weatherford Street, Fort Worth, TX 76196 (817-884-1195), with online searches at https://www.tarrantcounty.com/en/county-clerk.html. Marriage licenses since 1876 are indexed; certified copies cost $20 each. Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552) makes marriage licenses public. For statewide marriage verifications (1966-present), Texas DSHS Vital Statistics at https://www.dshs.texas.gov/vital-statistics issues a $20 verification letter. Sources: Tarrant County Clerk (https://www.tarrantcounty.com/en/county-clerk.html), TX DSHS (https://www.dshs.texas.gov/).
How do I check the sex offender registry in Fort Worth?▼
Fort Worth, TX (Tarrant County) sex offender registry: Texas DPS Public Sex Offender Registry (https://records.txdps.state.tx.us/SexOffenderRegistry) — free statewide search by name, ZIP, address. Tarrant County subset filterable by city. Statute Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Ch. 62 (https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.62.htm). Fort Worth PD (https://police.fortworthtexas.gov/) for local verification. National search: U.S. DOJ NSOPW (https://www.nsopw.gov/). Tarrant County Sheriff (https://www.tarrantcounty.com/en/sheriff.html). Failure to register: third-degree felony. Texas Public Information Act (Tex. Gov't Code Ch. 552).
Where can I find information about when the last lawsuit was filed against the city?▼
Colleyville, TX (Tarrant County) lawsuits against the city: Tarrant County District Clerk (https://www.tarrantcountytx.gov/en/district-clerk.html) for civil filings — search by party name. Federal lawsuits: PACER N.D. Tex. (https://pacer.uscourts.gov/). Statewide TX Re:SearchTX (https://research.txcourts.gov/CourtRecordsSearch/). City of Colleyville public records request (https://www.colleyville.com/) for litigation history under Texas Public Information Act (Tex. Gov't Code Ch. 552 https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.552.htm). Texas Municipal League database (https://www.tml.org/) for general municipal litigation reference. Star-Telegram and Colleyville Courier for community coverage.
How do I get a death certificate in Arlington?▼
Arlington, TX (Tarrant County) death certificate: Tarrant County Clerk Vital Records (https://www.tarrantcountytx.gov/en/county-clerk/vital-records.html) — death certificates issued in Tarrant County, $20 per copy (Tex. Health & Safety Code §191.0045 https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.191.htm). Statewide: Texas DSHS Vital Statistics (https://www.dshs.texas.gov/vital-statistics) — $20 per copy, $1.50 service fee. Order online via TexasOnline.com (https://www.texas.gov/) or VitalChek (https://www.vitalchek.com/). Funeral homes can order on family's behalf. Older records via Texas State Archives (https://www.tsl.texas.gov/arc/). Texas Public Information Act (Tex. Gov't Code Ch. 552).
📊 Public Data Sources for Benbrook, TX
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
📰 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 Benbrook, TX
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| CITY OF BENBROOK | BENBROOK |
| PATRICIA CLARK | BENBROOK |
| JOHN HARRIS | BENBROOK |
| LESTER KUPERMAN | BENBROOK |
| CAROL SHELLEY | BENBROOK |
| BENJAMIN COVINGTON | BENBROOK |
| JOAN SPURLOCK | BENBROOK |
| ARTICIA MORENO | BENBROOK |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 4
City of Benbrook, TX
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| STEVEN BROYLES | 1128b4 |
| JENNIFER CARPER | 1128b4 |
| VICTORIA HARRIS | 1128b4 |
| DEAUNTAY MCKINNEY | 1128a1 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Benbrook, TX
| EIN | Organization |
|---|---|
| 061732362 | Western Hills Area Band Boosters |
| 201605788 | Greater Fort Worth Community Band |
| 202870155 | Debt Education and Certification Foundation |
| 203992806 | Iglesia Cristiana Maranatha De Fort Worth Inc. |
| 261427574 | Fish for Life Foundation |
| 264350780 | Adera Foundation |
| 300758508 | Lone Star Doberman Rescue Inc. |
| 311683892 | Wpi Firefighters Fund |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from TX state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Eastern District of Texas prosecutes 35 defendants as part of Homeland Security Task Force investigations in May 2026
Jun 2, 2026
doj_news
U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas Closes Out May With 350 New Immigration Cases
Jun 2, 2026
FBI Field Office
FBI Dallas Asks for Public’s Assistance to Identify Unidentified Shooter
Jun 1, 2026
FBI Field Office
FBI Dallas and the North Texas Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Announce the Results of Operation Soteria Shield
May 29, 2026
FBI Field Office
FBI Dallas and the North Texas Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Announce the Results of Operation Soteria Shield
May 29, 2026
FBI Field Office
FBI Dallas and the North Texas Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Announce the Results of Operation Soteria Shield
May 29, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC Requires Divestiture of Ambulatory Surgery Centers to Protect Patients from Anticompetitive Effects of Ascension Health-AmSurg Deal
Jun 2, 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 Benbrook
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Man dead after being electrocuted near Benbrook Lake, officials say
A North Texas man is dead after being electrocuted Friday, according to the Tarrant County Sheriff's office. Officials say deputies were sent to the 9100 block of Benview Court nea…
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Backyard Horror: Benbrook Electrocution Kills Man, Knocks Out Power Across Town
According to The Dallas Morning News, deputies found both victims in the backyard. The Tarrant County Sheriff's Office said utility crews with Oncor cut power to the property while…
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SUV crashes into Benbrook nail salon, injuring two employees
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Fort Worth ISD employee accused of fatally shooting wife, an assistant principal, Benbrook police say - CBS News
Fort Worth ISD employee accused of fatally shooting wife, an assistant principal, Benbrook police say CBS News
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Family of man shot by Benbrook police asking for the release of body camera footage
BENBROOK, Texas — Kenneth Woods died after being shot by Benbrook police outside his apartment eight days ago. His fiancée Keiyana Hamilton says he was experiencing mental difficul…
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One dead, one injured in electrocution near Benbrook, officials say
An electrocution near Benbrook early Friday afternoon left a man dead and a woman hospitalized in stable condition, authorities said. First responders were dispatched at 1:10 p.m. …
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Woman shot in Benbrook home identified as Fort Worth ISD assistant principal, police say - WFAA
Woman shot in Benbrook home identified as Fort Worth ISD assistant principal, police say WFAA
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Assistant Principal's Death at Home Was First Ruled 'Accidental.' Now Her Husband Is Charged - People.com
Assistant Principal's Death at Home Was First Ruled 'Accidental.' Now Her Husband Is Charged People.com