SOUTH BEND · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
24/24
South 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 South Bend.
COMPUTED 2026-09-05 20:45 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 · 2026-09-05 20:42 UTC]
- → https://www.txcourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-09-05 20:42 UTC]
- → https://inmate.tdcj.texas.gov/InmateSearch/viewDetail.action?sid=05775651/InmateSearch [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-09-05 20:42 UTC]
- → https://www.dps.texas.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-09-05 20:42 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
HECTOR VICENTE PAGUADA PAGUADA
Wanted
SHOOTING OF MINOR VICTIM
Wanted
AUSTIN JAN SY YATCO
Wanted
ABEL ELIAS ACOSTA
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.
Heidi Corazon Rosas (TX)
Sa'Mauria Evans (TX)
Mizani Mitchell (TX)
Damari Blake (TX)
Jaden Codd (TX)
Nevaeh Ortiz (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 3:26-cv-02305 | Martinez-Rivas v. Blanche et al | 09/04/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-05732 | Garcia Abreu v. WARDEN et al | 09/04/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-02463 | De La Cruz Castro v. Vergara et al | 09/05/2026 |
| CIVIL 1:26-cv-02464 | Garcia Garcia v. Vergara et al | 09/05/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-05733 | HERNANDEZ LOPEZ | 09/05/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-05734 | Sorto Rodriguez v. Vergara et al | 09/05/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-36698 | Michael Ashley Brazzell and Melanie Elaine Brazzell | 09/05/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-43126 | Aerial Alicia Byrd | 09/04/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-43127 | Elite Performance Training, LLC | 09/04/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-43128 | Chuck Bloomer | 09/04/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-05730 | Serrano-Enamorado v. Vergara et al | 09/04/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-05731 | Corea-Gomez v. Vergara et al | 09/04/2026 |
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 South 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 · South 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
FBI-Dallas
FBI-Dallas
FBI-Dallas
FBI-Dallas
FBI-Dallas
FBI-Dallas
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FBI-Dallas
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 1
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| PARKER & PARSLEY GAS PROCESSING COMP | SOUTH 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 | 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 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 1
City of South Bend, TX
| EIN | Organization |
|---|---|
| 752738592 | Eliasville Rural Volunteer Fire Department |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from TX state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Jefferson County man sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas
Sep 4, 2026
doj_news
Jefferson County man sentenced for bank fraud related to an altered U.S. Treasury check
Sep 4, 2026
doj_news
McLennan County man sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for supplying fentanyl-laced pills responsible for an overdose in the Eastern District of Texas
Sep 4, 2026
FBI Field Office
Sex Offender Sentenced to Life in Prison for Multiple Offenses Involving the Sexual Exploitation of Children
Sep 3, 2026
doj_news
U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas surpasses 100 prosecutors, marking historic staffing milestone
Sep 3, 2026
doj_news
Judge Deals 30-Year Federal Sentence to Texas Felon who Trafficked Fentanyl in State Prison
Sep 3, 2026
doj_news
Inside job thwarted: Federal agents interrupt employee’s alleged armed robbery plot targeting Golden Chick
Sep 3, 2026
doj_news
Sex offender sentenced to life in prison for multiple offenses involving the sexual exploitation of children
Sep 3, 2026
doj_news
Alien smuggler lands decades in prison for conspiracy spanning 15 months that left three dead
Sep 3, 2026
Federal Agency
Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement actions with United Texas Bank, Quontic Bank Acquisition Corp., and Quontic Bank Holdings Corp.
Sep 4, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.