VAN ZANDT COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
24/24
Van Zandt 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 Van Zandt County.
COMPUTED 2026-07-09 04:29 UTC · SCORE 24/24
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TX AG (PIA)
TX Courts
TDCJ Inmate
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- → https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/open-government [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-09 04:28 UTC]
- → https://www.txcourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-09 04:28 UTC]
- → https://inmate.tdcj.texas.gov/InmateSearch/viewDetail.action?sid=05775651/InmateSearch [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-09 04:28 UTC]
- → https://www.dps.texas.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-09 04:28 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.
Noah Garza (TX)
James Crawford (TX)
Wendy Lazo Marquez (TX)
Wadie Smith (TX)
Tobi Bright (TX)
Jaeda Campbell (TX)
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
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Recent Texas Court Cases
Most recent Texas court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-mj-03983-1 | USA v. Ramirez-Medina | 07/08/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-02006 | Rodriguez-Hernandez v. Warden, Karnes County, et al | 07/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-mj-03984-1 | USA v. Ramos-Melendez | 07/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-mj-03985-1 | USA v. Recinos-Ramos | 07/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-mj-03986-1 | USA v. Romero-Velasquez | 07/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-mj-03987-1 | USA v. Salgado-Martinez | 07/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-mj-03988-1 | USA v. Santiago-Serrano | 07/08/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-02174 | Perez Rambaut v. Thompson et al | 07/08/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-02231 | Akbulut v. Warden, Karnes County Immigration Processing Center, et al | 07/08/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 2:26-mj-03989-1 | USA v. Tocto-Chuchuca | 07/08/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-01841 | Griffin v. Bastrop County, Texas et al | 07/08/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-02233 | Asad v. Warden et al | 07/08/2026 |
Cities in Van Zandt County
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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 Van Zandt 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 · Van Zandt 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-Dallas
FBI-Dallas
FBI-Dallas
FBI-Dallas
FBI-Dallas
FBI-Dallas
FBI-Dallas
FBI-Dallas
🚔 Recent Public Arrest Records 10
| Name | Date | Agency |
|---|---|---|
| JONES, TROY, CORNELL | 2026-05-21 | Dallas PD |
| FAIN, MICHAEL, RAY | 2026-05-21 | Dallas PD |
| MOYER, CHARLES, COREY | 2026-05-21 | Dallas PD |
| CAMPBELL, QUINTON, DARRELL | 2026-05-21 | Dallas PD |
| CAMPBELL, JESSE, LAMAR | 2026-05-21 | Dallas PD |
| GRIMALDO, ALICIA | 2026-05-21 | Dallas PD |
| CUNNINGHAM, MICHAEL, JAMAL | 2026-05-21 | Dallas PD |
| RODRIGUEZ-GONZALEZ, YEIXON | 2026-05-21 | Dallas PD |
| PANIAGUA, MARCELO, ANGEL | 2026-05-21 | Dallas PD |
| TRAYLOR, JOSEPH, CORNELIUS | 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 |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| CVS PHARMACY 7466 | CANTON |
| LINE D | CANTON |
| FRUITVALE HOUSING AUTHORITY WWTP | FRUITVALE |
| BUD MILAM USED CARS | GRAND SALINE |
| BIG TEX CAMPGROUNDS | BEN WHEELER |
| CITY OF EDGEWOOD WTP | EDGEWOOD |
| ACME BRICK COMPANY MAYFIELD PIT | CANTON |
| FREE STATE SEWER SVC & WSC WWTP | BEN WHEELER |
💰 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
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 1
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| First State Bank of Ben Wheeler, Texas | Ben Wheeler |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from TX state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Illegal alien living in Garland sentenced to federal prison as part of Homeland Security Task Force investigation for trafficking methamphetamine in the Eastern District of Texas
Jul 8, 2026
doj_news
South Texan sent to prison after using child sexual abuse material to entice a minor to produce pornographic material
Jul 8, 2026
doj_news
Illegal alien and Guatemalan national extradited to U.S. admit to roles in 2021 alien smuggling mass casualty event in Chiapas, Mexico
Jul 8, 2026
doj_news
Texas man gets max sentence for federal firearms violation related to attempted murder of police officer
Jul 8, 2026
doj_news
Amarillo ISD Coach Sentenced to 18 Years in Federal Prison for Sexually Abusing a 17-year old Student
Jul 8, 2026
doj_news
Henderson County man sentenced to federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine in the Eastern District of Texas
Jul 8, 2026
doj_news
Smith County methamphetamine dealer receives lengthy federal prison sentence for drug trafficking violation in the Eastern District of Texas
Jul 7, 2026
doj_news
Former Texas Tech Professor Pleads Guilty to Running Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy
Jul 7, 2026
doj_news
Illegal Alien Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison for Carjacking and Discharging a Firearm
Jul 6, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC, States Secure Settlement with Deere & Company, Advancing Farmers’ Right to Repair
Jul 8, 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 Van Zandt County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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North Texas school employee arrested, charged with indecency with a child, sheriff says
A North Texas school employee was arrested and charged with a child sex crime, according to the Van Zandt County Sheriff's Office. Officials say Tuesday, deputies working alongsid …
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Martin’s Mill ISD maintenance director arrested for indecency with a child
VAN ZANDT COUNTY, Texas (KETK)– The maintenance director at Martin’s Mill ISD was taken into custody on Tuesday for an outstanding warrant from Dallas County charging him with inde…
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School employee arrested for indecency with child in Van Zandt County
The Martin’s Mill ISD administration was immediately notified of the operation and fully cooperated throughout the process, the sheriff's office said ...